[Elecraft] Lightweight Windows Laptop/Tablet for Portable

[Luis V. Romero]

Charlie:

I have had good success with the Lenovo Yoga 2 11 ($400).  It's actually my
wife's machine, but I use it when we travel to places.  

It's not the fastest machine, and the screen is not the biggest, but its
small, light, flat, easy to use, quiet and runs everything I need to connect
to both a K3 and a TS590.  I use a Microham Microkeyer 1 when taking my
radio on the road.  Used with care, you can get around 3-4 hours on the
standard battery, and bigger batteries are also available on Amazon. I've
not needed these since there is power where I have taken this setup.

The two biggest detriments for this machine is that it has only two USB
ports.  But the easy fix is a 7 port powered USB expander, which fixed that
issue and add little weight to the package. The other detriment is the nutty
on board touchpad, but a $5 Wireless Mouse fixes that just fine

I don't use the touch screen at all.  The keyboard, as in all ThinkPad
computers, is superb for touch typing.

Regards

Lu Romero - W4LT
K-Line

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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