Old Akro
10th Feb 2011, 23:00
I've been using the Motion LS800 for an EFB and I'm convinced that the EFB strategy is valid. Its takes some work to be fluent with Jeppview, but its a good thing. CASA even seem to be warming to them based on the second issue of AWB 17. The main complaint is that the LS800 is really a bit old and slow. But its been the best game in town due to its size, battery life and view anywhere screen, but there is no escaping that its a dated computer.
iPad is pretty sexy, but has a few flaws as an EFB, the main ones are lack of moving map support and lack of USB outlets for printing, transfer of files, connection of a proper GPS engine, etc. And it can't run the Jeppview package (although the Jepp iPad reader is very good).
Viewsonic have recently launched a new 10 inch screen dual boot win 7 / Android tablet. It even comes with a 16Gb SSD. Harris Technology have it for something like $760. I think it has the new style LED backlit screen which is pretty good in daylight.
Has anyone seen or used it?
iPad is pretty sexy, but has a few flaws as an EFB, the main ones are lack of moving map support and lack of USB outlets for printing, transfer of files, connection of a proper GPS engine, etc. And it can't run the Jeppview package (although the Jepp iPad reader is very good).
Viewsonic have recently launched a new 10 inch screen dual boot win 7 / Android tablet. It even comes with a 16Gb SSD. Harris Technology have it for something like $760. I think it has the new style LED backlit screen which is pretty good in daylight.
Has anyone seen or used it?