The 12 volts will be your biggest restriction, but I will offer a bit of a option. Get a laptop that charges over USB C with Power Delivery. I can charge my laptop from the USB C plug in my vehicle but cigarette plug adapters are easily found.

Nicholas Lager


On Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 11:06 AM Jon Platt via NLRS <nlrs@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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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