[SixClub] Tablet for shack use

[Roger on six]

On 12/1/2013 9:35 AM, Bill Bailey, KG4NZR wrote:

And here I go for a 25" wide screen over a 20" on the computers tied to 
the rigs.  I can split the screen to watch multiple programs. Run HRD in 
one window and the screen for the AIM 4170 VNA in the tune position for 
changing bands.  Needless to say, I do not like small screens
Course, I remember our first color TV and we thought that 21" screen was 
a monster

I don't have desktop computers as they measure about 10" wide, roughly 
24" deep and 30" tall while weighing about 50-60#.  (Full size tower 
cases)  They go "under, or beside" the desks.<:-))

73

Roger (K8RI)
> As with everything in amateur radio, this is a compromise and each 
> compromise has its own good and bad points.
>
> If you intend to use multiple programs simultaneously, for example, a 
> suite like DXLab, the small screen will be the biggest handicap. 
> Multiple programs require a lot of screen real estate or the operate 
> spends an inordinate amount of time toggling between applications. At 
> times, the 21" monitor on my shack PC is cluttered and insufficient. I 
> sometimes wish for multiple monitors. A tablet or netbook would be 
> useful for mobile or rover operations where the operator needs only 
> one or two applications.
>
> Also, I constantly wish for more RAM. Multiple applications need 
> memory and my 4GB RAM is insufficient. The PC is living on virtual 
> memory which slows response.
>
> On 12/1/2013 8:47 AM, Larry Brown wrote:
>> I've been looking at the new Kindle eReaders and it got me to 
>> thinking about tablets or netbooks to use for rig control,logging and 
>> other ham software. I like the idea of less space used compared to a 
>> laptop or desktop . What do you use or what should I stay away from.
>>
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