NEW - Lake Winnipesaukee iPhone/iPad/iTouch Navigation & Chart App!

[bkgoodman]

After about a year in development, I'm pleased to announce the release of my comprehensive Lake Winnipesaukee navigation and charting application!

This application uses the official Bizer™ charts, giving it the most accurate information about the lakes one can obtain anywhere.

In addition, it uses the devices GPS (or add-on GPS) to turn your device into a complete navigation system. It allows you to view your position on the chart, and even rotate the chart to your orientation on the lake. It also includes features such as waypoint and route navigation, the ability to send and share your location and waypoints with other people, an integrated compass, and a lot, lot more!

Get it now on the AppStore, or check it out online at:

http://www.bradgoodman.com/LakeWinni/

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[bkgoodman]

I just had to post this, after reading another post about the guy who found that anchor...

In the program you can send wapoints, and click to load them right into the program. For example, if you clicked on this:

lakewinni://wp/Sandy%20Rock/43.620556/-71.328842

...it would save a waypoint in the program to "Sandy Rock" - and optionally make it your new destination!

Don't click on it - unless your on your iPad, with the program running on it

Or you can send links everyone can use, like: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=43.620556,-71.328842

Sorry for the spamy-post, I just think it's cool and I like to brag

I'll stop now

[AmericanBoatClub]

Any chance your going to port is over to android or WP7? Keep up the great work I put you up on our FB page. Now you just need to add crowd sourcing the MP locations (just kiding

[bkgoodman]

Thanks - definitely not the first request for an Android version - so it's definitely "in consideration" right now!

Thank you!

-BKG

[welchislandman]

looks like a really nice app !
any promotion codes for this one

[Ride & Dive]

I just loaded your app and will be on the lake tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing it in action.
Will let you know

[Baja Guy]

I have been wanting some kind of electronic mapping but have held off due to costs and being unsure of how they will look and behave. I haven't had a need for a car GPS because I normally travel where I am familiar. However this one has the right look to me.
Brad. my boat is open top, how does the view look in bright sunlight?
Also as compared to a regular Garmin GPS with a Bizer installation how is the app better?

[bkgoodman]

I have heard iPad displays can be difficult to read in direct, bright sunlight I believe. I don't really have a lot of first-hand experience with this, so I don't know.

I have never personally had a problem with the iPhone, but I would advise you try your device in such conditions and see if the display is reasonable.

I have heard that iPads, on bright days, in direct sunlight, when it is HOT outside will give the user a warning that the device is too hot to use. (This is not with my app specifically, just something I have generally heard). I have never had anything like this happen in my iPhone - so again - this is second-hand information not directly related to my app. Just trying to tell you everything I know!

-BKG

[Ropetow]

This sounds like it could be a great App. Reading your spec sheet it appears that full functionality won't be available unless you have a GPS enabled device. Does this mean the iPad must be 3G and not just WiFi? And I guess that it leaves out the iPod Touch.

When do you think there will be an Android version available, and will that also require 3G for the tablet?

What aboyt the BlackBerry Playbook tablet or BlackBerry Smartphones?

[diz]

I bought the app this weekend. I was a bit skeptical about it because of the iPhone's small screen but I was impressed once I used it. I'm not sure it'll replace my Garmin but if you're out at night or unsure of which way to pass a marker it's great. The interface and routing/waypoints are very well implemented.

[bkgoodman]

Originally Posted by Ropetow

This sounds like it could be a great App. Reading your spec sheet it appears that full functionality won't be available unless you have a GPS enabled device. Does this mean the iPad must be 3G and not just WiFi? And I guess that it leaves out the iPod Touch.

Yes, and no. The app will work - it will let you view chars, pan, zoom, rotate, etc. But it isn't too much more than a chart viewer. Since it doesn't "know" where you are, it can't show you your distance and heading to waypoint, or draw the chart with your current position at the center, etc.

However - there are a few third-party add-on GPS devices which we are in the process of qualifying to work with it. This means even if you have one of these device, you can clip this little box onto your device, and get full GPS capability with my, or any other iPad/iTouch software. (By "Qualify" - I mean it works will ALL iPad/iTouch apps, and should just work fine with mine, but I haven't physically tried it yet, so don't want to overspeak).

When do you think there will be an Android version available

Not exactly sure. I don't write much Android - but there has been a lot of requests - so we may do that.

and will that also require 3G for the tablet?

Let me clarify: On Apple's devices, the GPS is built into the same chip that does 3G. Therefore, if you get the model without 3G, you don't get GPS. It's not that it uses or relies on 3G capabilites for anything. So - if a device were to exist that had GPS, but didn't have 3G - that would be fine.

What aboyt the BlackBerry Playbook tablet or BlackBerry Smartphones?[/QUOTE]


I don't know - we are looking into a few options...

Thanks again for your interest!

-BKG

[Dogberry01]

Navionics has a great app for andriod you need to get the U.S. East verision

[bkgoodman]

Originally Posted by Dogberry01

Navionics has a great app for andriod you need to get the U.S. East verision

The question is: Where do they get their Winnipesaukee charts?

NOAA does not chart Winnipesaukee, so most chart kits won't include it. The lake has been charted by only a few private companies. Bizer is the first and foremost, which I use. The other ones are "Placemat Quality".

[Dogberry01]

Originally Posted by bkgoodman

The question is: Where do they get their Winnipesaukee charts?

NOAA does not chart Winnipesaukee, so most chart kits won't include it. The lake has been charted by only a few private companies. Bizer is the first and foremost, which I use. The other ones are "Placemat Quality".

I have Navionics US East app on my droid. I use it everytime we go out on the lake? Not sure where you are getting your info? The app also includes Squam, Winnisquam, and many other lakes in the area for only $14.99. They also make it for the Iphone.

[DBreskin]

Originally Posted by Dogberry01

I have Navionics US East app on my droid. I use it everytime we go out on the lake? Not sure where you are getting your info? The app also includes Squam, Winnisquam, and many other lakes in the area for only $14.99. They also make it for the Iphone.

One of the advantages of the Bizer map is it's careful attention to detail with regard to the location of rocks and other obstructions. Such detail is not included on the Navionics maps.

The Navionics maps are great to tell you exactly where you're located on the lake when you hit a rock; you can then tell the rescue boat exactly where to go to tow you back to your dock.

[Newbiesaukee]

When using the iPad in direct sun,it can overheat. When this happens a message comes on and, indeed, it does shut itself off until it cools down.

[Chris Exley]

I will second the hope for a WP7 version.

Thanks

[MassCamper]

I purchased this app this week. *I also recently purchased a new boat and have yet to install my Garmin GPS. *I have decided that I'm not going to bother. *This app is the best $35 I have ever spent! *Using the large screen iPad was great, and the bright sun was not a factor! *I noticed one bug and emailed Brad. *I received an immediate response and the bug was fixed! *I would highly recommend this app!

[Guiness]

Just bought the app for my iPhone. Looks cool! Just need the weather to improve and I will test it on the water.

[Guiness]

The app worked great. I certainly did not test all the features but it was easy and accurate. Thanks!

[diz]

This week a coworker came back to Mass. after renting a place in Meredith. He had started to explain where it was when I realized I now have a copy of the Bizer chart in my pocket. We quickly pinched, scrolled and flicked our way to the exact location. This little app is really growing on me.

[bkgoodman]

Calling all users!

I'd you get a chance, please rate it in the AppStore.

Thanks!

-BKG

[MassCamper]

I just purchased the app and I am very impressed. It appears very user friendly, I can't wait to go out on the lake, just need to figure out how to keep the iPad secure.