Discussion- Multipurpose Onboard Computers: Leisure Time and At-Anchor Activities

[TerryKing]

Note: This thread is a branch from the ongoing "Discussion- Multipurpose Onboard Computers" Please comment, add, critique!

THESE ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Voyage planning, route and waypoint creation, editing.
• MultiMedia: Audio/Music(MP3), DVD/Movie playback
• Writing, Photo/Video viewing and editing, Log-Keeping
• Communications thru Email and WWW, HF Radio, WeatherFAX
• Broadcast or Satellite Radio-TV Reception
• Other typical personal-computer activities

CHALLENGES:

• CD/DVD DRIVE: Workable in Onboard Environment
• DVD MOVIE PLAYBACK: Software / codec support
• IN-PORT WiFi or WiMax INTERNET
• TV-RADIO RECEPTION:

IDEAS AND DIRECTIONS:

[TerryKing]

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