Kindle fire

gary

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Jun 5, 2004
86
- - Sally Rose
Wondering if any of you are using the Kindle tablet with some of the chart plotting aps.
 

Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,750
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
We just returned it because my wife bought it to read at the beach or on the boat. Couldn't see the screen in full daylight. We can with our ipad. She bought the paperwhite instead since it is for reading. I can't speak for software for the fire.
 
Aug 21, 2009
15
Hunter 22 Oak Park, IL
I do use my Google 7 with MX Mariner but mainly in the cabin because it's so hard to read in the sunlight
 
Aug 11, 2011
954
O'day 30 313 Georgetown MD
I use my IPad Mini with a Nuuid water tight cover, downloaded a free version of Navionics. Gives me static charts, positioning, speeds along with bouy markers, and you can create waypoints and markers. I had to research it well. In order for it to work, you have to get the built in GPS. You have to buy a WIFI and cellular capable unit. You do not have to buy a plan, but they will ask if you were to use it later on a cellular plan, which service provider would you most likely go with. No problem with sun glare.
 
Jun 16, 2010
495
In search of my next boat Palm Harbor, FL
I use my iPad. I put it in a gallon sized freezer ziplock bag (they are cheaper). Touch still works. I use Navionics, I have used others, but I like it the best. I only had problems with it in direct sunlight, but i wouldn't leave it or any device in direct sunlight.