Moving map query

"Martin Gregorie" wrote...
Has anybody used SoaringPilot on a Palm m100?

If so:

- what are its pros and cons?

- how does the m100 display readability compare with an IPAQ 3630 or
3850 in the cockpit?

I've run SoaringPilot on an m100, and have also run homebrew software on an m100
and an iPAQ 3950. The m100 doesn't quite have enough processing power to drive
a moving map, so I primarily used it for textual displays (final glide, etc.).
The m100 display has far more contrast than the iPAQ or other color PDAs. It is
quite readable in the cockpit under almost any lighting condition, except near
sunset.

The iPAQ screen is great indoors, but marginal in the cockpit. Under direct
sun, there isn't enough contrast for my nearing 50 year-old eyes, plus glare
becomes a problem at certain sun angles (a good screen protector helps). It's
difficult to distinguish colors, and I'm constantly fiddling with the colors I
use to improve the readability. The 3630 and 3850 do have the older reflective
displays, which are a bit more readable in direct sunlight.

Marc