[PCW] Electronic Equipment

[Tim Askins]

I've been using a Panasonic Toughbook CF-74 for 3 years. It runs my CNC
machine in a woodshop environment, travels to jobsites daily and triples as my
back up nav,wi-fi connection and DVD player on my 47 foot cat. Maybe you just
got a lemon?
T Askins

Arriba

Breach Inlet, SC


> Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:32:10 -0700
> From: jim at rmtmail.com
> To: power-catamaran at lists.samurai.com
> Subject: Re: [PCW] Electronic Equipment
>
> Your situation sucks, but the concept is still valid - a weather proof
> computer with a 12 inch screen capable of handling many on board software
> programs for the price of a 12 inch screen is still good for boaters.
> Competition of this type with today's overall market should see some new
and
> interesting opportunities.
>
> Jim Meader
> Broker/Owner RE/MAX Today
> DRE# 00493029
> Jim at rmtmail.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: power-catamaran-bounces at lists.samurai.com on behalf of Scott
> Sent: Tue 10/27/2009 2:59 PM
> To: Power Catamaran List
> Subject: Re: [PCW] Electronic Equipment
>
> You are correct that a true military spec laptop, reasonably priced
> could be a positive thing for boaters.
> However given the degree of problems I have had with a variety of
> "military spec" electronics and a variety of manufacturer's laptops I am
> not ready to substitute.
>
> I hope the Dell is tougher than my Panasonic "Toughbook" whose screen
> did not survive shipment by FedEx of which neither Panasonic, Amuras
> (the online retailer), FedEx or American Express (purchased through)
> will take responsibility for so I'm out $3500.
>
> Thank you for your post. Should you or another member decide to go with
> the Dell I would be very interested in hearing about your experience
> with it.
>
> Scott Clark
>
> PS Sorry for venting about the "ToughBook", still bugs the hell out of
> me.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: power-catamaran-bounces at lists.samurai.com
> [mailto:power-catamaran-bounces at lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> Meader
> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:00 PM
> To: power-catamaran at lists.samurai.com
> Subject: [PCW] Electronic Equipment
>
> Dell on Tuesday unveiled a 12.1-inch rugged convertible tablet PC, the
> Latitude XT2 XFR, the first multitouch tablet PC that can withstand
> ballistic
> shock, extreme temperatures, dust, sand and moisture.
>
> The marine electronics industry may not like this. A military spec
> windows pc
> that can stand up to harsh inviroments ( salt water & moisture ) for
> retail
> $3600. This is a portable laptop that can be taken with you off the
> boat.
> compare this against just a 12 inch screen for a boat, that does not
> include a
> computer. This should be a positive thing for boaters.
>
> Jim Meader
> Broker/Owner RE/MAX Today
> DRE# 00493029
> Jim at rmtmail.com
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