Recent content by gear.check

Any opinions on the new Nvidia Shield K1? It is supposed to be great for gaming, but I don't know how it would perform in a cockpit environment.

My 20-month old Nexus 7 (2013) just entered the Google-screen-of-death mode and won't reset/reboot/recover. Asus wants $201 and change to repair it; the repair comes with a 90-day warranty. Apparently this is a well-known issue in the Google/Asus world. Before I spend $200 to fix an old...

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Thanks, asechrest. Interesting solution for inflight texting. For phone calls, however, the app's website says the app requires the use of a Bluetooth headset to make/receive phone calls via the connected tablet. If there is a way for that to work with my David Clark H10-13.4 headset/PMA8000B...

I plan to post this question on other tech forums as well, so please excuse if you see it more than once.Here’s the deal.When I get into my car, my cell phone automatically connects to my car radio via Bluetooth.To make or receive a call, I never have to touch my phone – everything is done...

Does anybody know of a desktop PC program or Android app that will send an email or text alert when a NOTAM is issued for a specific airport? There are several airports I use regularly and it would be nice if I could keep tabs on them. Of course, I always check NOTAMS before an actual flight.

Another forum member has offered to obtain a magnetic mount from a Garmin OEM dealer he does business with -- but this dealer wants $35 plus shipping and tax. The last ones I saw (online) were in the $12-15 range. Of course, they are no longer available. Still, $35! What does the forum...

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Neither Gulf Coast Aviation nor Precision Aviation Services has them.

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I know this is a longshot, but does anybody happen to have a magnetic mount (Garmin part number 010-11144-00) for the Garmin GXM 40 XM antenna they would be willing to sell? Garmin discontinued this part some time ago and I can't seem to turn-up any new-old-stock anywhere. If so, please shoot me...