Serge Rousseau, A Canadian navigator, sent me some pictures of the installation of his iPad on his sailboat. He wrote me :
"I'm sending you some photos of the support. I fixed an industrial Velcro on the stainless steel tube and I maintain waterproof case (+or- 50 €) with reusable fasteners (Tie Wrap). You can also use a waterproof envelope used to protect the maps in kayaks and secure it with velcro and reustable ties. ”
For a particularly economical solution, I find it simple, clever and aesthetic enough for my own opinion. It's up to you to judge…
And more precisely in Nova Scotia according to the photos ! I would not advise that in the West Indies. But if there are some who have contradictory information ! I'm a taker
You are partly right. On the one hand, a white case is imperative (Above all, not black) in order to reflect a large part of the light. On the other hand, a bimini above the helm column can protect from the sun. Finally in the West Indies, and in general in tropical countries it is not recommended. However, the risk is minimal for the iPad : It automatically goes into deep sleep as soon as the temperature alarm is displayed. For my own, I've found that an iPad can withstand excessive heat longer than a MacBook Air.
Bonjour, Is leaving an iPad outdoors in an environment in the sun compatible with the maximum operating temperature of 35° set by the manufacturer? ? The temperature must be able to rise quite easily above 50° when the outside temperature is already 35°. The battery life may be severely swollen…Although in Canada !