[DXBase] Laptop?

[Jim OConnell]

Ray:

The price of a Celeron 1 meg machine with cd-rw, 128/256mb of
memory, lots of usb and 2 serial ports is so low ($500-600) that
you should seriously reconsider doing it on a laptop.  I have
laptops and basic desktops dxbase networked...but I wouldn't want
to run my only log on a laptop that is so easy to carry off. Of
course, this advice doesn't apply if you're going to carry the
$3k unit on a dx vacation trip.  A nice used off-lease unit will
do.  (see www.micomp.com) 

The lack of ports: serial/parallel/usb can be a real factor to
consider.  Some have reported luck when running usb converters,
while other users can never seem to get it working. But watching
the dxbase spots on a wireless network adapter out on the deck is
pretty neat though, especially if the beer is cold.

73, Jim, W9WU

"Raymond W. Brann" wrote:
> 
> Hi, Wondering if anyone is running DX Base '03 with rig/rotor control on
> a fairly new laptop?
> 
> Toying with replacing my older desktop system with a new Gateway/Dell or
> whatever laptop, what
> rig/rotor control issues I may encounter.
> 
> Fairly significant purchase for me and don't want to end up with a
> system I can't use for my logging and
> rig/rotor control.
> 
> Your input greatly appreciated
> 73
> Ray / W1RWB