Possible Android Tablet?

[jsbrake[_2_]]

Just saw an article in the Toronto Star newspaper about a student-
oriented tablet running Android that should be coming to Canada this
summer. I'm no expert on these devices, but a quick glance at the
specs seem to indicate that it might be acceptable for soaring, and
the price is expected to be $200-250 CAD.
10" diagonal, multi-touch screen, gps, bluetooth, SD card, 1GHz dual-
core chip.

What say those whom would know of such things?

[jsbrake[_2_]]

Silly me! A website would probably be useful.
http://www.mysparktech.com

[Mike[_8_]]

On Feb 5, 8:11*am, jsbrake > wrote:
> Just saw an article in the Toronto Star newspaper about a student-
> oriented tablet running Android that should be coming to Canada this
> summer. *I'm no expert on these devices, but a quick glance at the
> specs seem to indicate that it might be acceptable for soaring, and
> the price is expected to be $200-250 CAD.
> 10" diagonal, multi-touch screen, gps, bluetooth, SD card, 1GHz dual-
> core chip.
>
> What say those whom would know of such things?

My .02 - Way too big for a sailplane cockpit. Most of these devices
have screens are barely visible in direct sunlight.

Mike

[Tim Taylor]

>
> What say those whom would know of such things?

I am afraid that the 10" screen is likely too large for most cockpits.
They did not provide specifications so hard to tell details on the
screen type. I would watch for the announcement of a 7" tablet with a
Pixel Qi display. They should be in the $350 USD range later this year
with Andriod 3.

[bildan]

On Feb 5, 9:16*am, Tim Taylor > wrote:
> > What say those whom would know of such things?
>
> I am afraid that the 10" screen is likely too large for most cockpits.
> They did not provide specifications so hard to tell details on the
> screen type. *I would watch for the announcement of a 7" tablet with a
> Pixel Qi display. They should be in the $350 USD range later this year
> with Andriod 3.

10" too big? It depends.

If you make a mount that places the device over the existing panel but
allows it to flip up so the old analog instruments can be seen if
needed - then add the old analog data to the computer screen as
vertical tapes you have a glass cockpit.

So far, the screens aren't easily readable in direct sunlight but
that's changing - Pixel Qi technology is only one example.

[Tim Taylor]

On Feb 5, 10:53*am, bildan > wrote:
> On Feb 5, 9:16*am, Tim Taylor > wrote:
>
> > > What say those whom would know of such things?
>
> > I am afraid that the 10" screen is likely too large for most cockpits.
> > They did not provide specifications so hard to tell details on the
> > screen type. *I would watch for the announcement of a 7" tablet with a
> > Pixel Qi display. They should be in the $350 USD range later this year
> > with Andriod 3.
>
> 10" too big? *It depends.
>
> If you make a mount that places the device over the existing panel but
> allows it to flip up so the old analog instruments can be seen if
> needed - then add the old analog data to the computer screen as
> vertical tapes you have a glass cockpit.
>
> So far, the screens aren't easily readable in direct sunlight but
> that's changing - Pixel Qi technology is only one example.

Yes, if you could replace all the analog devices and do one "glass
display" the 10" might work.

For those wondering about displays a good comparison of upcoming
technologies that Bill mentioned:

http://besttabletreview.com/a-comparison-of-second-generation-displays-why-pixel-qi-mirasol-qr-lpd-and-liquavista-are-the-future-of-tablet-screens/

I think Pixle Qi is about a year ahead of the others at this point.
You can buy a 10" display today and likely a 7" with 1040 x 600
resolution within six months or less. The technologies are not
perfect but will be a big step forward for low power consumption
sunlight viewable displays.

A good youtube video of the Pixel Qi vs the iPad outside in sunlight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NotK4TVQ-6E

More on the 7" display:

http://liliputing.com/2011/01/first-look-at-pixel-qis-7-inch-display-new-netbooks-tablets.html

It will be an interesting year or so with the new technologies coming
very quickly.