[Elecraft] Lightweight Windows Laptop/Tablet for Portable work

[Josh Walton]

Portable I think is the key word.  I use the following little windows tablet:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/439773/TW700_Tablet_-_Black <http://www.microcenter.com/product/439773/TW700_Tablet_-_Black>
I always buy the open box ones $52 (I’ve bought several for friends who don’t live near a MircoCenter.)

They require an external USB dongle and I recommend an external travel mouse.  You should be able to get both for a few dollars.
Also the onboard storage is small, so uninstall office 360, their virus software, and stick an external SD chip where you install all additional software packages to.

It’s a super little performer, extremely compact, energy efficient (charges over a 5W USB cable) it light and surprisingly durable.  
I take mine on travel and hiking trips.  It runs fldigi, RMS express & FSQCall flawlessly.

Cheers!



> Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 16:55:16 -0500
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> I'm looking for suggestions for a lightweight laptop or 2-in-1 tablet type
> of machine to take while hiking/backpacking portable.  I also want to be
> able to recharge it with my solar panel/charger/12V Lithium or SLA battery.
> 
> I'd love to get the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but don't want to spend north
> of $1,000!
> 
> What are others using for a portable Windows that will run products like
> HDSDR, HRD. PSK, etc.?
> 
> I'd like it to be under 3 pounds if possible.
> 
> Thanks,
> Charlie  K0CKH
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