Post by NoSpamI'm tempted to switch to a 640x480 IPAQ (HX4700)
Buy a tablett PC if the IPAQ is too small.
but people on the PFMS
Post by NoSpamforum are suggesting that it's very flaky at the higher resolution - any
experience?
The map quality is a lot better. Coastal contours, highways,
rivers etc are more exact. Definitely worth a donation. It's
worth remembering, that all of these devices are only as accurate
as their GPS reception.
When all is said and done, all you need to know is where you are!
For that you don't really need a moving map, do you?
Sometimes I have the feeling that some pilots want to be
entertained by their GPS-Handhelds.
I've used PFMS on a PDA in the UK, France, Switzerland,
California and Florida and it does the job as well as a PDA will
allow, which is pretty good. But, I don't rely solely upon
something which could give up the ghost at any time - that also
includes my Garmin.
The main disadvantage in my opinion lies in bright sunlight. On a
PDA it is almost impossible to see anything on the screen without
using some sort of sunshade. Here the older monochrome GPS units
have the advantage.
Make a donation and join the happy band of Victor Meldrews :-) -
Nothing is perfect.
P.