Any recent Android device (Android 8.0 or higher) of good quality with a GPS is suitable.
The app is compatible with Android 5.0 or higher. Android 5 was released at the end of 2014, it is better to buy more recent equipment.
We recommend using a tablet, it is much more comfortable.
Here are 3 tablets at the good value for money :
- SailProof SP08X or SP08S from 2023. The first rugged tablets dedicated to sailors and boaters: 8 inches, waterproof and really resistant, Galileo GPS and very readable in sunlight, big battery around 750€ (our first choice and installation on board). With the promo code GRIBPROOF, you get 5% discount on the whole SailProof website.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 from 2022, 8 inches waterproof, Galileo GPS and sunlight readable, around 700€ (our second choice).
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 from 2021, 10,5 inches screen, around 240€. The simplest one with good quality, for use at the chart table.
- Check the upcoming ones here : http://tabletmonkeys.com/new-tablets/
or the just released ones here : http://tabletmonkeys.com/newest-tablets/
In our opinion, the best mid-range Android phone is the Google Pixel 6a from Q3 2022.
Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, computers running Chrome OS. SailGrib WR is extremely fast on these devices.
- The Acer Chromebox | Chromebox CXI3 Intel® Core™ i3-8130U 8GB - 64GB very fast, about $500. Our on-board installation.
- the Acer | Chromebook 714 for Work CB714-1W-P502 with its waterproof keyboard, around 520€.