thuss wrote:
You don't necessarily need a hub. You can also network the Pocket PC
to the laptop with 802.11 directly by creating an "ad-hoc" network.

I'd recommend my company's marine wireless navigation server (
http://www.marinewireless.us ) but we don't currently ship to the uk
and it's probably more money than you want to spend anyhow.

It sounds like a fun project but I think you'll find the remote
desktop/vnc approach unsuitable for regular navigation. I think you'll
want real pocket pc navigation software in the end (like the Capn or
Oziexplorer offers) if you go the Pocket PC route. Then I think you'll
get tired of the PocketPC and you'll want a real chart plotter or
waterproof laptop in the cockpit.

-Todd

Snip

You never spoke a truer word!
Been there, done that, back to my trusty laptop and a crew member to watch
the helm!

Dennis.