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]
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]
Needs on board differ from those in the office or home. Here are some things to ponder before buying a computer monitor.
[SailNet]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Magnesium alloy PC laptop that is waterproof, salt resistant, and shock resistant. Made for police and emergency services.
[TerraLogic Ltd., Cardiff Bay, UK]
Marinized Toughbooks and Thinkpads, plus watertight laptop cases.
[Marine Computer Systems, Portland, ME, USA]
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]