GL: Computer as Chart Plotter

[Phil Bolin]

I'm planning to add a laptop with maptech software to the boat as a backup
chartplotter.

I would appreciate any recommendations on inexpensive laptops with easy to
see screens; and any comments on the best software to use with the laptop.
The salesmen I've talked to don't seem to understand the need to be able to
see the screen from the bridge. 

Thanks. 

Phil and Carey Bolin 
Apolonia, 43' Vista
804-761-3425
web page:  http://home.earthlink.net/~pwbolin
email:  pwbolin at earthlink.net