Thanks dublinpilot
The Garmin was my first choice to be honest.
I use Apple computers generally and when I started to think about a device before Christmas an iPad was going to be my first choice, however I wasn't sure just how it would compare with a bespoke GPS unit. First choice now because flight planning/GPS navigation would be only a small part of its overall capability and usefulness.
I've just visited the SkyDemon website and see what you mean.
A couple of years ago I attended an instructor seminar and I considered the best thing to come out of the course (along with many other good things) was when someone told me about SkyDemon in the first place.
Looks like I might stick with my initial instincts and look at an iPad - or iPad Air?
Next questions:
- how much data do you use (say, per hour on average) and what internet sim package would be preferable with an iPad?
- is one service provider better than the next when aviating as opposed to 'normal' terrestrial use?