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Keeping Your Laptop Dry and Happy

[Offline] Keeping Your Laptop Dry and Happy - add to MyResources
Detailed How-To

How to keep on-board laptops, inverters and modems dry and safe, store media safely, protect against viruses, and periodically dry your laptop in the oven! Thoughts on e-mail options. 4 pages with photos.

[Sail Magazine, December 2000]
- Order the Sail Magazine back issue

The Marine Software, Computers & Charts forum

[Site] The Marine Software, Computers & Charts forum - add to MyResources
Non-commercial forum

A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on systems based on onboard computers. Also includes discussions on marine paper charts.

[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
- The navigation software forum

Choosing the Best Computer Screen

[Article] Choosing the Best Computer Screen - add to MyResources
Features Comparison By Jim Sexton

Needs on board differ from those in the office or home. Here are some things to ponder before buying a computer monitor.

[SailNet]
- Selecting a computer screen

Wi-Fi antennas and amplifiers

SPONSOR [Vendor] Wi-Fi antennas and amplifiers - add to MyResources
Manufacturer Wi-Fi antennas and amplifiers

One of the most complete sources of gear for enhancing Wi-Fi signals you make pick up in harbors or marinas. Directional antennae, indoor and outdoor amplifiers, PC Cards, cables, weatherproof enclosures, and accessories to help you pick up weak Wi-Fi signals.

[HyperLink technologies, Boca Raton, FL, USA]
- Marine Wi-Fi kits
- Other Wi-Fi amplifiers
- Other Wi-Fi antennae
- A dealer

Raymarine PC monitor

[Vendor] Raymarine PC monitor - add to MyResources
Manufacturer Raymarine PC monitor

Waterproof PC monitor with 15" XGA screen. Especially useful for those who use their PC as chartplotter, radar screen, etc.

[Raymarine Limited, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK]
- The Raymarine monitor
- N. American Raymarine dealers
- Worldwide Raymarine dealers
- Request a catalog

DataStar rugged monitors

[Vendor] DataStar rugged monitors - add to MyResources
Manufacturer DataStar rugged monitors

Pedestal and flat-panel displays rated NEMA 4/IP 66 for water, dust and dirt intrusion and tested to all relevant aspects of MIL-STD-810F for shock and vibration.

[DataStar Marine Products Inc., North Vancouver, BC, Canada]
- The Marine PC displays
- Worldwide dealers

SeaPC computer

[Vendor] SeaPC computer - add to MyResources
Manufacturer SeaPC computer

Made for rugged, dusty, wet, salty or humid conditions, the SeaPC computer is completely sealed, shock mounted and DC powered. It has AMP marine-style connectors and a casketed sealed front door providing access to the CD and floppy. Lightly marinized PC′s are also available, and the company customizes software and on-board connections with other electronics and sensors.

[VEI, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA]
- The SeaPC computers

Toughnote ruggedized computers

[Vendor] Toughnote ruggedized computers - add to MyResources
Manufacturer Toughnote ruggedized computers

Magnesium alloy PC laptop that is waterproof, salt resistant, and shock resistant. Made for police and emergency services.

[TerraLogic Ltd., Cardiff Bay, UK]
- Toughnote computers

Ruggedized computers and peripherals

[Vendor] Ruggedized computers and peripherals - add to MyResources
Dealer Ruggedized computers and peripherals

Marinized Toughbooks and Thinkpads, plus watertight laptop cases.

[Marine Computer Systems, Portland, ME, USA]
- The marine PC's
- Thoughts on marinizing a PC
- Thoughts on monitors for boats

ComNav

[Vendor] ComNav - add to MyResources
Manufacturer ComNav

Hardware and software for chart plotting, autopilot control, radar overlay, engine monitoring, weatherfax, sonar, entertainment, video Monitoring, 3D bathymetric charting and communication.

[ComNav Marine Ltd., Richmond, BC, Canada]
- See the products
- Worldwide ComNav dealers

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