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| HarlenW |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 13:42:23
Please share your experiences if you have been using the Navionics iPad app.
If you have both Navionics and the Navimatic Charts & Tides apps, how do they compare?
Thanks.
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| Stratocaster |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 10:55:19
No, Roy...just touch the little arrow icon at bottom left of the screen and no matter where you've scrolled to, it will center your position on the screen. |
| Roy |
Posted - May 20 2012 : 19:27:43
I'm told that when you're out on your boat using this app, the boat moves across the screen and eventually off the screen. Unlike a true chart plotter, you have to manually scroll the chart screen to get your boat back in view. Is this correct?
Thanks..................Roy
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| praetorian |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 08:14:26
I like the Navionics app, but C-Map has an iPad app out too. I bought it but haven't played with it much yet. I found that on my iPhone, the Navionics was easy to identify locations than the C-Map. This was because the Navionics looks a bit more like the paper charts and for such a small screen, it's easier to identify shapes of islands or channels when zoomed out. The C-Map is less cluttered but I couldn't find the locations I was looking for on the 2 occasions I was talking to people and wanted to use my iPhone to show the location I was talking about.
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| SLW |
Posted - May 09 2012 : 12:45:35
I recently installed eSeaChart on my iPhone and iPad3. I was relieved to find that daytime visibility is fine, and the app works well, but wow does it put a drain on the battery! |
| HarlenW |
Posted - May 09 2012 : 12:15:34
Well, I have answered my own question. I tried a friend’s iNavx and still not being pleased with it, or my purchased Navimatic app, I bought the Navionics one.
The Navionics, for me, wins hands down. It is the easiest to use, has the best chart coverage and uses vector charts. The coverage for the USA and Canada HD is coast to coast north to south and you only download the exact area you need which saves space on your device. For example, if you only boat on one lake, you can just download that area. The menu choices are pretty clear. It is the most expensive at $55 though it is less if you don’t need Canada. I tested the tracking and it works even when the device is asleep. I didn’t test the tracking on the other apps.
My friend’s iNavx was decent but uses raster charts that don’t stitch together; you have to sometimes switch charts. But is does support GRIB weather downloads.
And my Navimatic app loses the depth information as you zoom out even moderately and the menu selections are less user friendly. It does have the Active Captain connection which is a plus.
As always, YMMV.
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| Arnold |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 17:57:45
Do you need 3G to use Navionics? |
| Mantle107 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 12:54:46
I have been using eSeacharts with the iPad 2. So far so good, but really plan on putting it to the test this season. Hardest part is planning the trip, but the charts are accurat and very good data. |
| kgd |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 10:21:24
Here is a screen shot from the iPad of Charts and Tides:
Here is one from Navionics:
I am sure the iPad version of Navionics has better resolution than the iPhone version.
Kris |
| kgd |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 10:16:09
I have used Navionics on my iPhone for several years now and also use the iPhone version on my iPad. I also downloaded the iPad version of Charts and Tides. The iPad version of charts and tides looks better than the "2x" view of the iPhone version of Navionics on my iPad but I still prefer the Navionics because of its features. I like the ability to plan a trip with waypoints on the Navionics. I also really like the ability to save tracks with Navionics. Maybe the Charts and Tides will do the same thing but I haven't figured it out. |
| HarlenW |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 10:06:30
The 3 is reported to be brighter than the 2. I have the 3 and it is readable on my flybridge with a canvas top and strataglass surround. I never had the 2 or 1 so can't compare. |
| Audrey II |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 07:46:16
I only have an Ipad 2 I have never used a 1 and yet I still had trouble seeing the display I'm sure it would be great at night. |
| TimHenn |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 07:27:33
I purchased the Navionics App for my iPad 2 a full year ago with the promise I could wireless communicate with my bridge electronics (Raymarine). The app didn't work at all until the release Navionics put out this February and finally, two-way wireless with my MFD for planning.
I'm not blown away by the interface and useability but I would say it's good; very convenient to be able to look at a route whenever you want iPad style. Lacks Active Captain support which, as others have stated, is a shame. The newest version does have some significant improvements.
As to using the iPad on the bridge in direct sunlight, you have to jack up the brightness settings from the default settings way up and then you can use in direct sunlight without much of issue, IMHO. If this wasn't the case (use in direct sunlight) I would have given up and returned or sold it. Works quite well in the sunlight -- i use it as book reader outside and love it.
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| rnbenton |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 07:14:11
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Originally posted by Audrey II
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Originally posted by rnbenton
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Originally posted by Roy
How well can you see those Ipads in the sunlight?
I have the iPad 2 and can see it very well on the fly bridge, as opposed to mu iPhone which I can't see at all.
Bob
I have not had luck viewing the Ipad while outside! I tried it last week at my helm and decided not to waste my time or money on the app. I might feel differently if I didn't have two Garmin unit already in place.
I found this to be true with the iPad 1. I tried my wife's and had a hard time seeing it. Then I bought myself an iPad 2 and it is MUCH easier to see.
I should say that I do all of my actual navigation with my on board chart plotters. I use the iPad 2 along with eSeaCharts for planning and for the Active Captain data base. All of that information about marinas, anchorages, shoals, etc, right at my finger tips is terrific.
Bob
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| Audrey II |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 07:08:26
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Originally posted by rnbenton
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Originally posted by Roy
How well can you see those Ipads in the sunlight?
I have the iPad 2 and can see it very well on the fly bridge, as opposed to mu iPhone which I can't see at all.
Bob
I have not had luck viewing the Ipad while outside! I tried it last week at my helm and decided not to waste my time or money on the app. I might feel differently if I didn't have two Garmin unit already in place. |
| Roy |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 21:20:27
Sounds like the new Ipad may be even better.
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| rnbenton |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 20:55:01
quote:
Originally posted by Roy
How well can you see those Ipads in the sunlight?
I have the iPad 2 and can see it very well on the fly bridge, as opposed to mu iPhone which I can't see at all.
Bob
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| Roy |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 20:41:23
How well can you see those Ipads in the sunlight?
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| Gib9344 |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 20:25:01
I have it on my iPhone. I used last weekend for a ride and loved it. |
| rnbenton |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 17:59:10
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Originally posted by ajjacobs
Slightly off topic but, I was wondering if a WiFi only ipad had an actual GPS receiver in it? If not can it access the GPS on an iphone via teather?
No, WiFi only iPad has no gps chip. So, I also use a Blue Tooth gps receiver, Dual XGPS-150, and it works really well and very accurate.
Bob
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| abalmuth |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 16:27:25
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Originally posted by ajjacobs
Slightly off topic but, I was wondering if a WiFi only ipad had an actual GPS receiver in it? If not can it access the GPS on an iphone via teather?
I use an Dual XGPS150 Bluetooth GPS with my WiFi only iPad,Droid & pc's- works great |
| ajjacobs |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 16:15:30
Slightly off topic but, I was wondering if a WiFi only ipad had an actual GPS receiver in it? If not can it access the GPS on an iphone via teather? |
| jmeirhofer |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 15:57:59
I use Navionics but on my Motorola Xoom. It works every bit as good or better than my standard horizon chart plotter. I will probably be getting an iPad later this year and put it on there to. |
| rnbenton |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 15:54:32
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Originally posted by PascalG
Bob
Charts n tides also has Active captain data...
I like eSeaChart because of the NOAA raster charts but it diesnt have any tracks or tides.
Yes I know. But I like the way eSeaCharts interacts much better than Navimatics. Plus, as you say, I much prefer the raster charts.
Bob
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| PascalG |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 14:58:29
Bob
Charts n tides also has Active captain data...
I like eSeaChart because of the NOAA raster charts but it diesnt have any tracks or tides. |
| rnbenton |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 14:44:58
I've got 3 of them; Navimatics, Navionics and eSeaCharts.
Of those three I much prefer eSeaCharts because of the really good interactive Active Captain data base that is included.
Bob
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| manticore999 |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 14:28:05
I have the Navionics app. I haven't used it extensively yet, but its seems to be pretty good. The boat I just purchased has a GPS but no chartplotter. Rather then spend a bunch of money on one I'm just using the Navionics app on the Ipad when I go out. Admittedly, my needs aren't extensive, but it does the job quite nicely.
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