The Marine Electronics Hub
Since I was discussing Bluetooth-enabled devices already, here is a round-up of different Bluetooth GPS receivers currently available. Although the review is focused on the use of these devices together with PDA’s with streetmap...
I’ve talked about the potential of radar and navigation capabilities on cellphones before, but in Japan it is already happening. Although currently meant for navigation in a city environment, it’s a perfect example of...
Definitely not the most inspiring gadget I have ever seen, but at a price of $20 I’m sure there are people that will see this ‘very mobile radio’ device and conclude that this is...
Boatsandplaces.com did a review of NDI’s Pocket PC solution for handling electronic charts. They’re pretty happy with it, a bit to their own surprise. Now combine this with Mitac’s Pocket PC we saw yesterday...
The world’s first combined PocketPC with GPS is launched by Mitac. PDA Buyersguide has done an extensive review of the Mitac Mio 168. “Palm OS users who wanted an integrated GPS had their prayers...
Performance racing goes hand-in-hand with wireless communications. Ockham, a leading provider of instruments and software, introduced a PocketPC version of their software, which communicates with other instruments using Wi-Fi. “Cost effective wireless instrument information...
If you’re thinking about using a Pocket PC on board that will connect wirelessly to other systems via Wi-Fi, have a look at this review over at ZDNet. “Last year saw wireless tech’s profile...
All the basic building blocks of the radar system fully integrated on one chip, including power generation, signal processing, and dozens of other functions? This would save a lot of precious space on ships...
PDA’s are becoming a very useful tool for sailors, primarily for navigation purposes. With advancements is battery life, wireless connectivity and software stability, the future for device devices in a yachting context looks very...
Wireless displays, not Tablet PC’s which are PC in themselves, will definitely have benefits when used while sailing. They will easily decouple the display from a computer that is used for navigation and all...
Maretron and Raymarine announce strategic collaboration to integrate MConnect and Raymarine Axiom displays
New Sirius 12 gyrostabilized binoculars from Koden combine rock steady vision with great value for fishermen and boaters
Arco Zeus Bluetooth alternator regulator now available with Victron DVCC Integration