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01-30-2010, 05:20 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by VTcharter
Actually, with the addition of the iWork package to include Keynote, Numbers and Pages, it is basically a mini computer . Much more versatile than the iPhone and basically a replacement for a traditional laptop with far greater portability and a nice, proven touchscreen operation. Now if Jeppesen or Lufthansa (LIDO) would develop a program that will play nice with the Apple OS, this could be a very nice EFB platform.
But saying that it's basically a replacement for a traditional laptop is reaching as of now. When it can run multiple apps at once (it currently can't), when it can support flash (it currently can't), when they decide to go with a more capable/versatile OS, when it gets built in SD/USB ports, when it gets a built in webcam, THEN it could be considered a replacement. Until then, it'll be hard for it to beat out current netbook products.
I have an 8.9" AAO running a LINUX OS, as of yet there's NO advantage what so ever to trade it in for an ipad in the ipad's current state. The 9" netbooks have just as much portability but with MORE capability. If you're really hardcore, you can install current MAC OS on some netbooks.
Last edited by dojetdriver; 01-30-2010 at 05:41 PM.
01-30-2010, 08:37 PM
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havn't looked into this but read it on a blog. probably no big deal but interesting:
"Maximum operating altitude is 10,000 feet. The first thing everyone says when I mention this is "But it has a solid state disk drive!" Now this is pure speculation, but the altitude limit could be due to any number of components - the display, the internal switches/accelerometers that detect rotation and movement, who really knows? The altitude limit is not such a big deal for displaying approach plates as I know of few airports with a field elevation at or above 10,000 feet."
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"Maximum operating altitude is 10,000 feet. The first thing everyone says when I mention this is "But it has a solid state disk drive!" Now this is pure speculation, but the altitude limit could be due to any number of components - the display, the internal switches/accelerometers that detect rotation and movement, who really knows? The altitude limit is not such a big deal for displaying approach plates as I know of few airports with a field elevation at or above 10,000 feet."
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01-31-2010, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying Low
havn't looked into this but read it on a blog. probably no big deal but interesting:
"Maximum operating altitude is 10,000 feet. The first thing everyone says when I mention this is "But it has a solid state disk drive!" Now this is pure speculation, but the altitude limit could be due to any number of components - the display, the internal switches/accelerometers that detect rotation and movement, who really knows? The altitude limit is not such a big deal for displaying approach plates as I know of few airports with a field elevation at or above 10,000 feet."
Aviation Mentor
"Maximum operating altitude is 10,000 feet. The first thing everyone says when I mention this is "But it has a solid state disk drive!" Now this is pure speculation, but the altitude limit could be due to any number of components - the display, the internal switches/accelerometers that detect rotation and movement, who really knows? The altitude limit is not such a big deal for displaying approach plates as I know of few airports with a field elevation at or above 10,000 feet."
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05-10-2010, 09:47 AM
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Plenty of aviation apps available for pilots
Originally Posted by Stickshaker
Apple - iPad - The best way to experience the web, email, & photos
Who will be the first to develop EFB software? I hope we can use Jepp some day.
Unlimited 3G for $29.99/month. Think of the ease of updates, e-APIS, etc.
Who will be the first to develop EFB software? I hope we can use Jepp some day.
Unlimited 3G for $29.99/month. Think of the ease of updates, e-APIS, etc.
Probably the most popular seems to be ForeFlight HD
Others are SkyChartsPro and AeroCharts
These are iPad native apps, but plenty of others are available, and you can find a listing of them at the AviatorApps website.
-Mike
p.s. I am in no way affiliated with any of these sites or companies, just love the technology that is available on these devices.
05-11-2010, 11:23 AM
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It would be the perfect sized device for EFB usage.
The clunky tablet PCs we are now using, which are quite new, combined with the crappy Windows interface and antiquated Jepp software is a big pain.
Maybe when Jepp does something worthwhile R&D it will include the development of a version for OS X and iPhone/iPad OS4.
What is funny is Jepp runs great on XP under Parallels on my Macbook Pro. Runs more reliably than any "real" PC I have used.
I love watching the typical naysayers of new Apple products spout their ignorance in the expected fashion. All of them have been wrong.
The clunky tablet PCs we are now using, which are quite new, combined with the crappy Windows interface and antiquated Jepp software is a big pain.
Maybe when Jepp does something worthwhile R&D it will include the development of a version for OS X and iPhone/iPad OS4.
What is funny is Jepp runs great on XP under Parallels on my Macbook Pro. Runs more reliably than any "real" PC I have used.
I love watching the typical naysayers of new Apple products spout their ignorance in the expected fashion. All of them have been wrong.
