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Maybe iPad or tablet using the app? Otherwise I think it would need to be another MFD.Is there anyway to link the Simrad Go7 to another device with a larger screen?
I’ve read it has a screen sharing capability with iPad or other tablets. Look it up on google/YouTube for more help as I haven’t gotten my boat to play with it yet and figure it out. Good luck!Is there anyway to link the Simrad Go7 to another device with a larger screen?
The issue with a tablet is the same with a phone. They are not designed for the direct sunlight and heat (or water exposure from rain) and will eventually auto-shut off due to overheating if mounted like that. It’s a great idea, but in practice would likely be problematic. You need an outdoor designed/rated screen, and typical phones and tablets just are not designed for that kind of direct exposure.
Thanks to all for the helpful feedback.There are rugged and high-nit sunlight viewable screen tablets out there, but they aren't particularly cheap.
Yes, you can use an app on a larger tablet to view the data. But you can also tap into the NMEA2000 data and install a larger display. It may get expensive. Look into marine NMEA2000 displays. Simrad, Furuno, Maretron etc. this method will not technically mirror the Simrad but should allow display of the same data except fish-finder.Is there anyway to link the Simrad Go7 to another device with a larger screen?
I'm a 73 year grandpa that believes he has some technical savvy, but when I read through the manual it all seems very foreign.The one thing I’ve learned already with the Simrad is that I won’t ever touch the surface to what they thing can do.
I’m essentially a 70 year old grandpa with an iPhone and uses it just for a tip calculator and nothing else.
Doesn’t help the dealer, for whatever reason, gave me a manual that was in 7 languages, none being english
Yes. I think it’s one of those things that will be what you want it to be.I don't care for Simrad for that reason.
I want to go out, enjoy the cruise & a few cold beers. I have no desire to spend the day trying to learn ow to use what should be very simple.
Can you post a picture of your set up? I’d be curious to check it out. Thanks in advance.Our Boat came with the simrad go5 mounted in the dash along with the analog gauges. i could barely see the simrad which was a disappointment since we go to many places inter coastal and a few islands. My wife bought me the simrad go9 with the 9” display and it makes a great difference in being able to read the navigation and views of channel markers and other details. I mounted it externally and it looks fine. usability and function was important for us.
Our Boat came with the simrad go5 mounted in the dash along with the analog gauges. i could barely see the simrad which was a disappointment since we go to many places inter coastal and a few islands. My wife bought me the simrad go9 with the 9” display and it makes a great difference in being able to read the navigation and views of channel markers and other details. I mounted it externally and it looks fine. usability and function was important for us.