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Hi,
I thought the following musings may be helpful
I recently purchased an Archos 9 Tablet PC, I chose this device over an Ipad (I am a converted Apple affectionado) specifically so that I could run Skydemon, because so far I have been really impressed with the functionality of this software.
The specific set-up is that I have upgraded to Archos to W7 Home Premium, with some performance tweaks, and a miniature USB memory stick with at least 4gB setup for readyboost to further enhance the speed and performance. GPS functionality is provided by a bluetooth GPS module. The software version at the time was 1.3.1
My first thought was to mount the tablet above the instrument panel, but in my TB10 there was nowhere that didnt obscure at least some part of the instrument panel and/or the radio stack. In the end I lay the Archos on my lap, which actually worked very well.
As a navigation device it works very well, the warnings I felt were useful, and I believe will go a long way to prevent airspace infringements. The altitude readings, whilst I was wary of relying on them actually cross checked with the altimeter to within 10 feet.
Having the large screen made navigation a doddle, and the only criticism would be to the sunlight readability, but that is a function of the Archos, not the software, and by using the tablet on my lap, it was quite easy to either shield the screen with my free hand, or tilt/lift the screen.
Overall impressions were very favourable, and having just downloaded the 1.4 beta, it looks even better with the changes to the display, cant wait to try that out now.
One suggestion, I dont know how feasible it would be, but for a tablet display, it would be quite useful to have some kind of pop-up scratch pad area for noting down clearances etc.
Gary
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