Laptop suggestions
02-28-2008, 04:00 PM
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Laptop suggestions
My laptop appears to be on it's last legs and it looks like I'm going to need a new one soon. I've had mine for 5 years so it's a bit bulkier than I'd like.
I'm looking for a new one that's compact enough to make commuting with it a bit easier. It also has to be tough enough to stand up to the abuse of traveling.
Anyone have any suggestions? I don't really care about an ultra fast processor since I mainly use it for internet and email.
I'm looking for a new one that's compact enough to make commuting with it a bit easier. It also has to be tough enough to stand up to the abuse of traveling.
Anyone have any suggestions? I don't really care about an ultra fast processor since I mainly use it for internet and email.
02-28-2008, 04:18 PM
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...784&CatId=2508
12.1" screen
$600
It's on my list....just waiting for mine to hurry up and die already!
12.1" screen
$600
It's on my list....just waiting for mine to hurry up and die already!
02-28-2008, 05:17 PM
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How much do you want to spend?
This is an awesome and totally reliable unit, although out of the price range of most folks:
http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Eco...o?series=P1620 (We have two on our aircraft as EFB's and I also use it for email).
You can't get any more portable than this, and it fits easily into a flight bag.
This is an awesome and totally reliable unit, although out of the price range of most folks:
http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Eco...o?series=P1620 (We have two on our aircraft as EFB's and I also use it for email).
You can't get any more portable than this, and it fits easily into a flight bag.
02-28-2008, 05:35 PM
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Its not the cheapest thing but I have a Thinkpad X61 and like it. It is small (12") and the screen pivots to make a tablet pc. Touch screen and (mostly) sunlight readable screen makes it handy in the cockpit.
02-28-2008, 05:39 PM
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I'd say I'd be willing to pay $800 tops even if I have to wait a bit to save that much up. My current laptop has a few annoyances (slightly damaged screen and short battery life), but it still works fine for now. Still, I'd like to get a new one in 3 or so months, unless I see a really killer deal right now.
Keep in mind, I'm at a regional flying props so my roller bag goes in the back. Therefore, any laptop must fit in my flight case.
Keep in mind, I'm at a regional flying props so my roller bag goes in the back. Therefore, any laptop must fit in my flight case.
02-28-2008, 07:08 PM
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