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Old 11-13-2004, 09:44 AM
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What laptop???

I am looking to buy a laptop soon. Just looking for some minor specifications to keep in my when looking. I am basically going to use this computer for freescan, load programs, etc.....and not looking to spend a ton of money.

What operating system, memory specs, etc should I shoot for.

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Old 11-13-2004, 11:58 AM
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Re: What laptop???

You can save yourself a lot of grief if you make sure it has a serial port - something hard to find on today's laptops, particularly the low $$$ ones. The interface cable to the ALDL will typically have a serial connector, and not all the programs are happy with some of the USB/serial port adapters that are available. Most software manufacturers will recommend a specific adapter, but there is no guarantee it will work.
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Old 11-14-2004, 03:39 PM
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Re: What laptop???

i have one for sale

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317563
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:37 PM
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Get a used older IBM 380 or 560 Thinkpad or something on EBay.
It's a very rugged unit.
Anything with WIN 98 and up will be fine.
The older laptops all have serial ports.
I got a 380Z Thinkpad with Windows 2000 Pro for 200.00 including shipping.
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Old 11-19-2004, 08:26 PM
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Thanks for the info!
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Old 11-20-2004, 11:38 PM
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i bought a Dell from usedlaptops.com . works fine with lt1 edit.
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