Saturday, February 22, 2003
How Do Pilots Hold Their Pocket PCs?
Posted by Brad Adrian in "HARDWARE" @ 08:29 PM
http://www.diblasi.com/aviation.htm
Here's a tool that could prove to be very useful to anybody who needs to hang onto a Pocket PC/GPS system while flying an airplane (or driving a car, for that matter): the NavPad.
"The perfect mounting solution for your handheld GPS or PDA in stick-controlled airplanes, helicopters, unltralights. The display is visible at a glance without special mounts or permanent installations. The tapered circular base conforms to your leg and is secured by a simple Velcro strap. Your electronic device is perfectly protected against vibrations. Instead of a GPS attach a clip board and you have a hands-free chart holder. Price: $39.95"
I know that this is being marketed for pilots, but I can envision other times when this kind of device could really come in handy:
• While using a GPS/mapping system while driving a car
• For hanging onto a Pocket PC while boating
• To reduce fatigue during lengthy Pocket PC game playing
• To make using a Pocket PC simpler during long waits at the doctor, dentist, etc.
• Just one more way to look really cool while using your Pocket PC
What about you? Any ideas for additional uses?
Here's a tool that could prove to be very useful to anybody who needs to hang onto a Pocket PC/GPS system while flying an airplane (or driving a car, for that matter): the NavPad.
"The perfect mounting solution for your handheld GPS or PDA in stick-controlled airplanes, helicopters, unltralights. The display is visible at a glance without special mounts or permanent installations. The tapered circular base conforms to your leg and is secured by a simple Velcro strap. Your electronic device is perfectly protected against vibrations. Instead of a GPS attach a clip board and you have a hands-free chart holder. Price: $39.95"
I know that this is being marketed for pilots, but I can envision other times when this kind of device could really come in handy:
• While using a GPS/mapping system while driving a car
• For hanging onto a Pocket PC while boating
• To reduce fatigue during lengthy Pocket PC game playing
• To make using a Pocket PC simpler during long waits at the doctor, dentist, etc.
• Just one more way to look really cool while using your Pocket PC
What about you? Any ideas for additional uses?
