Ipad versus Marine plotter

[Chris]

So if you can buy an iPad for less than £400 with a 10" screen and iPads can have a marine plotter App installed why would you still pay 2k PLUSS for an equivalent marine Plotter?

[willk]

Because they're not the equivalent?

[Alzi]

Originally Posted by Chris

So if you can buy an iPad for less than £400 with a 10" screen and iPads can have a marine plotter App installed why would you still pay 2k PLUSS for an equivalent marine Plotter?

Doesn't that word quadruple the price of everything?

Alan.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by willk

Because they're not the equivalent?

I guess that's what I'm asking !

[Siochair]

IMO The iPad is not very waterproof nor is it robust enough to be used without a decent protective case. There is also the problem of it not being all that readable in direct sunlight which can be exacerbated by the protective case. I know the difference in price is galling to say the least between the iPad and the marine equivalent but just imagine how much more Apple would charge for a marinized version.

[Andy B]

If the ipad is anywhere near as Aqua phobic as the iphone then I wouldn’t take it anywhere near your boat

[Nathan k]

I think it was watchdog where they did tests on the iphone, just being in a high moisture enviroment can trip the water sensor inside voiding any warranty. i can't imagine the ipad being much better?

[Courageous]

You could always run some silicone around the edge of the screen

[Nathan k]

Or you could do it in Sea fox style... the manufacturers put sealent 'near' the edge and hope it does the same thing :/

[Andy B]

surly you mean sikaflex