Go With the Flow & Thar She Blips
Wired reviews three portable generators and lists Yamaha’s EF1000iS as a best buy at $799, altough the Honda EU2000i pumps out 2 kilowatts for up to 15 hours per 1.1-gallon tank of unleaded, making...
Category: Gadgets
Wireless Sonar
It’s been out for a while, but it received one of Motor Boating Editors� Choice Awards. I think it’s a good example of how boats are being (wirelessly) networked, and that displays therefore do...
3D Display, No Glasses Required
Was reading an article in Slasdot on 3D displays that do not require any glasses to work. I was just imagining that this could be a convenient interface for all kind of data and...
A cold and freshly tapped beer on the sunny aft deck
Instead of stuffing your small on-board refrigerator with sixpacks, you might consider this new product developed by Heineken and Krups. It will save precious space, and will serve 20 nice cool beers from 1...
Custom made protective gadget cases
Since mobile phones are a great way for coastal sailors to stay in touch with the rest of the world, it might be wise to protect them, just like some of the other on-board...
Rent an enhanced charter experience
In case you’re chartering a boat in the carribean and have a specific need for certain electronic aids, have a look at a company called Renport which allows you to rent all you need....
Submersive Bluetooth Keyboard
The entrance of Bluetooth in the marine electronics industry has just begun, but here’s a nice example of what can be done. It’s a bit expensive though.. “Here’s a unique high-end marine keyboard, and...
Test of four waterproof digital cameras
Short roundup by Practical Boat Owner of some waterproof digital cameras. “The Pentax Optio 33WR and Casio�s GV-20 can tolerate being dunked in water but must not be used underwater . However the Sony...
