Looking to buy a Laptop

[Peter Walker]

I'm looking to buy a Laptop and was wondering if there is anything specific or any special features I should look for in one when considering using it for Amateur Radio.

 

[ONAWHIM]

I can't wait to see where this leads...

 

[Peter Walker]

How so? I'm looking for something to work digital modes and possibly run Ham Radio Deluxe? Is there something I'm missing?

 

[hookedon6]

I can't wait to see where this leads...

ok,...... i'll start,............

Dit Dit :laugh:

 

[pro151]

Go to Cnet or Computerworld or any of the on-line computer related magazines and read the reviews.
Get a windows 7 unit with as much memory as you can afford.
I personally am using a 3 year old Lenovo with 3GB RAM runing W7PRO.
Does everything I need or want to do.

 

[Peter Walker]

I'm wanting to get something from BestBuy because I have a credit account with them. I was looking earlier and found a CAT to USB cable for my radio so I suppose any decent laptop will do. Thanks for the info pro151. I would like to get into digital as well as attempt to learn morse code.

 

[pro151]

Wow! Just looked at Best Buy's site and you have got a large selection to choose from. I would suggest selecting by the price range you are wanting to pay then read the reviews on the models in your range.
Bear in mind that whatever you order today will be obsolete and out of date tomorrow.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I picked up a laptop at Christmas just for that very purpose as well as general computing. I got a decent deal on a 17 inch display Toshiba Satellite L675 with Windows 7. It has 4 Gb of RAM and seems to do whatever I want it to do and does it pretty fast. I'm happy with it.

 

[GLR]

Windows 7? highly overrated

 

[pro151]

Everyone does not embrace Linux. I have run it, am currently running it on another PC, but enjoy the convenience of the Windows OS.

 

[GLR]

Everyone does not embrace Linux. I have run it, am currently running it on another PC, but enjoy the convenience of the Windows OS.

There is no it in Linux.

No I in team.

No good natured in your post.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Windows 7? highly overrated

Show me a Windows OS that was not highly overrated.

The only reason I got Windows 7 on the laptop is because that is what it came with.

 

[GLR]

Show me a Windows OS that was not highly overrated.

I hear Windows ME was pretty good.

 

[pro151]

There is no it in Linux.

No I in team.

No good natured in your post.

When Booty finds out you have been smoking his stash, he is going to be pissed! :laugh: