I use the iPad for a plotter as well as speed and compass. I use motion x gps for my software. It was 2.99 I think and the charts were a free download. Looking to hard mount it in the cockpit. What are guys using for mounts? Software? Tips?
As both a sailor and a nerd, I am qualified to declare that as "sick"I have an Imux broadcasting all on my boats NMEA date (from raymarine instruments) the the Idevices. which allows me to control all the instruments onboard right from my ipad.
While motoring I often sling a hammock between the forestay and the mast and make course corrections with my iphone.
It takes a big man to admit to something like that.At night when anchored I set my android phone on app called Drag Queen
Since I've plugged this app several times, I feel the need to update the reference. It worked great, but has had three upgrades since December and is a disaster now. Buggy, won't let the anchor drop or switch from portrait to landscape. Don't touch it......We use Anchor Watch as an anchor alarm. The part that I love is that it will email my smartphone if the anchor drags while we are ashore. Of course, you need 3G service for it to do so.......
I have the same one. It does work just like it had no case at all. I find, I don't bother in the cockpit, unless there is a real risk of a soaking (rain, mist, heavy seas). More often, I stick it in this case with it's cover when we dinghy to shore to find an internet hotspot. I have nasty visions of dropping it when getting in and out of the dink.If anyone is looking for an inexpensive case to use an iPad onboard, I just bought one from Trendy Digital.
Amazon Kindle Case, Kindle Sleeve, Kindle Travel Case, Kindle Suede Jacket, custom kindle cover, alternate kindle cover, Kindle Protective Cover, Kindle ebook light, book light, iPod carrying case, iPod case, ibook sleeve, sleeve, sleeves, sleevecase....
C'mon, mods, you can't expect me to ignore such quality raw material, can you????Plus after spending a few months in Thailand one sleeps better knowing that the Drag Queen is on top of things.
There are some features in iOS6 that I like. If you back up to the cloud, you should have no problems. I updated my iPhone to 6 a few days ago and lost no contacts, apps or data at all and I use my phone for both personal and work data/contacts....
As far as upgrading to new operating system version, I jumped to v5 last year and lost data. I am going to be very very very reluctant to go to v6.