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On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:52:33 -0400, John H
wrote: ...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 ==== It depends how you want to use it. My first reaction is that it's a bit large and heavy for a travel computer but if you're not going to be carrying it around through airports and on planes that doesn't matter so much. It certainly has a lot of memory and power, coupled with a large screen. If you want a small lightweight laptop you'd probably be happier with on of the Dell Inspirons. I have one that I purchased several years ago for about $500 that is fully loaded with features like a built in GPS, television receiver and long life battery (about 5 hours). My only gripe with it is the relatively small screen size of about 10 inches but that's what makes it small and light. My boat laptops are Panasonic CF-29 Toughbooks that I purchased off-lease for around $350 each. They are practically armor plated but are definitely on the heavy side for a travel computer. There are some really funny Youtube videos about Toughbook laptops if you do a search. My favorite is the one where a guy complains that the screen is dirty so he takes it over to the sink and starts washing it under running water while he is still browsing the web. They are definitely good boat computers. |
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On 7/18/11 12:52 PM, John H wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 Made in the People's Republic of China, but they do have a decent reputation. Kind of heavy for a laptop if you are planning to carry it around. When you add in the power supply, you're probably close to nine pounds. |
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On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:55:46 -0400, iBoat big wrote:
In article , says... ...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 Lenovo makes good stuff. Thanks! |
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On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:05:39 -0400, Wayne B wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:52:33 -0400, John H wrote: ...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 ==== It depends how you want to use it. My first reaction is that it's a bit large and heavy for a travel computer but if you're not going to be carrying it around through airports and on planes that doesn't matter so much. It certainly has a lot of memory and power, coupled with a large screen. If you want a small lightweight laptop you'd probably be happier with on of the Dell Inspirons. I have one that I purchased several years ago for about $500 that is fully loaded with features like a built in GPS, television receiver and long life battery (about 5 hours). My only gripe with it is the relatively small screen size of about 10 inches but that's what makes it small and light. My boat laptops are Panasonic CF-29 Toughbooks that I purchased off-lease for around $350 each. They are practically armor plated but are definitely on the heavy side for a travel computer. There are some really funny Youtube videos about Toughbook laptops if you do a search. My favorite is the one where a guy complains that the screen is dirty so he takes it over to the sink and starts washing it under running water while he is still browsing the web. They are definitely good boat computers. I don't worry about weight. The more it weighs, the more calories I'll burn carrying it. That Panasonic Toughbook costs too damn much. I like the big screen, but I'm not happy about the battery life. I guess it takes a lot to power that screen. Usually I'll have a 120v socket nearby. Don't need it for the boat. Know my way around my 'fishin' holes' pretty well, and the GPS helps. I may even dig out a chart every now and then! |
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says... On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:05:39 -0400, Wayne B wrote: On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:52:33 -0400, John H wrote: ...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 ==== It depends how you want to use it. My first reaction is that it's a bit large and heavy for a travel computer but if you're not going to be carrying it around through airports and on planes that doesn't matter so much. It certainly has a lot of memory and power, coupled with a large screen. If you want a small lightweight laptop you'd probably be happier with on of the Dell Inspirons. I have one that I purchased several years ago for about $500 that is fully loaded with features like a built in GPS, television receiver and long life battery (about 5 hours). My only gripe with it is the relatively small screen size of about 10 inches but that's what makes it small and light. My boat laptops are Panasonic CF-29 Toughbooks that I purchased off-lease for around $350 each. They are practically armor plated but are definitely on the heavy side for a travel computer. There are some really funny Youtube videos about Toughbook laptops if you do a search. My favorite is the one where a guy complains that the screen is dirty so he takes it over to the sink and starts washing it under running water while he is still browsing the web. They are definitely good boat computers. I don't worry about weight. The more it weighs, the more calories I'll burn carrying it. That Panasonic Toughbook costs too damn much. I like the big screen, but I'm not happy about the battery life. I guess it takes a lot to power that screen. Usually I'll have a 120v socket nearby. Don't need it for the boat. Know my way around my 'fishin' holes' pretty well, and the GPS helps. I may even dig out a chart every now and then! I like Toshiba laptops. |
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On 18/07/2011 11:55 AM, iBoat big wrote:
In , says... ...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 Lenovo makes good stuff. Lenova used to be IBM before IBM sold them off. -- What government fears the most is that the people correctly learn that they need government less than the government needs them. Say no more debt, no more debt-slave taxes. Economic freedom matters too! |
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On 7/18/11 3:26 PM, Canuck57 wrote:
On 18/07/2011 11:55 AM, iBoat big wrote: In , says... ...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it? http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6 Lenovo makes good stuff. Lenova used to be IBM before IBM sold them off. Lenovo Group Limited (SEHK: 0992, OTCBB: LNVGY) (simplified Chinese: 联 想集团有限公司; pinyin: Liánxiǎng j*tuán yǒuxi*n gōngsī) is a Chinese multinational computer technology corporation. |
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