Hi all, I have a Garmin GPSmap 740 chartplotter and a Garmin radar, but I am looking to buy a tablet computer (possibly a Microsoft surface or an iPad) to supplement the Garmin unit as an electronic chartplotter (running navionics and raster charts) as well as just being my general computer - for writing emails, web browsing, and using Microsoft word.
I was looking hard at the Microsoft surface because it comes with a keyboard, however it does not have an internal GPS receiver. I'm sure they make USB GPS receivers though. My requirements are: a good keyboard, a touch screen, GPS (for running nav apps) and it needs to be sturdy tough enough to hold up reasonably well on a boat. I have destroyed two iPads (the screens shattered) by traveling with them and being a tad clumsy, so i don't trust myself with iPads anymore... I'm looking for something hardier. Would love to hear what people out there are using on their boats. Thanks in advance, Ryan Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
