[Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

[Linas]

Hello Group,

In fact, any lap-top would do the job, it depends on the needs and the 
environment of the DX-pedition. Assuming, the DX-pedition involves 
traveling with lots of  vibrating, dust or humidity it is good to have a 
lap-top where nothing rotates in it, that is, NO Hard disk. I'm using 
succesfully  the Asus Eee PC 4G . The Hard disk is replaced in it by the 
card type disk (4 GB) and there is also a slot for an extra card (I  put 
8GB in). The RAM of 2GB allows for smooth running of all ham software I 
need (mainly N1MM and HRD) plus internet browsing.  Very useful feature 
of this type of  laptop - it only needs 9,5V  feeding. The screen of  
the first 700 series is a bit too small (7 inch), but now there are 
already  new versions of 900 series with the 9 inch screen.These come 
also with bigger card disk and Windows xp pre-installed.  All cost 
around 300EUR in Europe.

73 de Linas ON4BHP, K3 #1568 

 ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: DBellW6AQ at aol.com 
    To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
    Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 1:16 PM
    Subject: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3


    Does anyone use an ACER Netbook Aspire One with a K3?  I need something really light for my one-man DXpeditions.

    Thanks in advance, Dave, W6AQ