October 16, 2010 21:25
In direct sunlight I find the iPad extremely difficult to use. The glare makes it almost impossible to see any chart information, let alone read anything. I've not tried any of the screen covers though so cannot comment on them. I'm in Florida so not sure how it would be in the NW. I have, however been on my brothers boat in the San Juan Islands and found my iPhone, using iNavX to be completely legible. The iPad does make a great backup though. AT&T loves the way I burn through the MB's.