[NLRS] Suggestion on netbook-ish PC

[Brad Johannes]

Jon,

Along Mikes note...
I recently acquired the newest 2025 MS Surface pro 12" (with detachable
keyboard and pen) and have been very impressed with it.
It runs Win11 with a Snapdragon processor, so you may have compatibility
issues with some software as Mike mentioned.
After seeing your question I did download wsjt, N1MM and N3FJP logger. All
installed and seem to run just fine but I didn't fully test. If you want
more details I might have some time this weekend to set it up with a radio
and run some Q's with it.
Battery life is amazing, nice bright and sharp screen, removable keyboard
so it can be used as a tablet. The newer surface pros only have 2 ports,
USB C, which it charges through with >27 watt charger. They no longer have
the proprietary power connector that sounds like what Mike has.
Might fit your needs depending on your definition of 'low cost'

73, Brad
KB0HNN


On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM <scsueepe at mtcnet.net> wrote:

> Jon, I use a Microsoft surface, with removable keyboard, touchscreen -
> been bullet proof.  Need to be sure that it has intel processor (and 16G
> ram), as the Microsoft processer (non intel) I don’t think works for some
> programs.  I don’t know the voltage… it does have a power cube that shows
> multiple voltages, 1.5, 5v, 15V… with a magnet 6 pin power connector.. so
> I’m guessing 3 for the hots and 3 independent grounds?  Weird..
>
>
>
> I use an I7 version, never had an issue running software – WSJT and
> logging.  Screen is small, but expandable with a small USB C screen or two,
> that works great.  Removable keyboard is great (magnetic) so can use as a
> tablet or a laptop.
>
>
>
> 73 and GL
>
>
>
> KM0T
>
>
>
> *From:* nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net <nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net> *On
> Behalf Of *Jon Platt via NLRS
> *Sent:* Friday, June 20, 2025 11:06 AM
> *To:* NRLS Reflector <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* [NLRS] Suggestion on netbook-ish PC
>
>
>
> I have a question for the PC brain trust.
>
>
>
> I may be in the market for a low cost netbook/laptop that would support
> the following operating style.  When mobile/roving,
>
>    - I running WSJT-x for FT8/MSK etc,   Also run N1MM software for
>    contest logging (VHF or HF).
>    - I live in a 12vdc World, its needs to be 12 vdc, no converters
>    please.
>    - Needs to be smallish in size as my Subaru radio shack cockpit is
>    small.  Think what it would be like to sit in a small car while operating
>    FT8, etc.
>
>
> I do not need a higher end laptop as I have one of those.    Suggestions?
>
>
>
> 73, Jon
>
> W0ZQ
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