What do you tune with (computer)
02-20-2009, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cueball1
Kaypro 64 for portability. Home PC is a Commodore.
Only the old guys around here might remember those!
Only the old guys around here might remember those!
I have 2 TI-99/4As in the basement, one of which still even has the box.
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02-20-2009, 04:33 PM
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Toshiba Satellite, don't know the exact model number but 1.8 GHz w/ 1 GB RAM. It's about 3 years old. It runs the software just great, but the battery life is not impressive.
At the track I have used Palmlog on a IIIxe. It works great for logging, and it can be secured pretty well in the map pocket on the door. The only way it's going anywhere is if I have a serious off-track excursion, in which case I have bigger things to worry about than a $10 (disposable) Palm Pilot. Only downside is that after logging in burst mode, it can take a while to transfer the logs to the laptop for tuning with MLV.
At the track I have used Palmlog on a IIIxe. It works great for logging, and it can be secured pretty well in the map pocket on the door. The only way it's going anywhere is if I have a serious off-track excursion, in which case I have bigger things to worry about than a $10 (disposable) Palm Pilot. Only downside is that after logging in burst mode, it can take a while to transfer the logs to the laptop for tuning with MLV.
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02-20-2009, 04:35 PM
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Heh! Why not a C64SX for the car?
My CarPC is a Fujitsu Stylistic tablet. It's a 128MB P3 running Win2k:
If I were doing it over today, I'd get an Eee 901 and do a touchscreen conversion. The Stylistic is ultra-convenient 95% of the time, but having a keyboard would be nice every now and then.
My CarPC is a Fujitsu Stylistic tablet. It's a 128MB P3 running Win2k:
If I were doing it over today, I'd get an Eee 901 and do a touchscreen conversion. The Stylistic is ultra-convenient 95% of the time, but having a keyboard would be nice every now and then.
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02-20-2009, 05:19 PM
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Sav I feel your pain. Tuning the MS with my wife's laptop that runs Vista was a nightmare. The screens would freeze and so on.
I watched the Dell Outlet and scored a Inspiron 1525 with XP Pro for 285 and free shipping. It runs like a dream and doesn't crash daily like hers does.
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02-20-2009, 06:50 PM
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That steel case with the keyboard that unlatches from it is the ultimate in portable PC tech. Of course this picture is of the Kaypro 2. I use the VI with the massive 10mb internal hd. People that weigh laptops in ounces are pansies. That baby is 28 lbs. Was only $2800 new!
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02-21-2009, 12:28 AM
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I had the same problem. Here ya go.
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02-21-2009, 12:56 AM
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compaq armada 1700
sure its only 266mhz.... and i had to upgrade from win 95 to win 2k... and i'm running it at its max capacity of 160mb of ram... and its 4 inches thick and weighs like 30 pounds... BUT! it has dual batteries and will run for 5 HOURS on a full charge
oh yeah and it only cost me $20.
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02-21-2009, 12:59 AM
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Just a side note, MS might work with this, but I had a hell of a time with the Hydra software. I don't remember what the stock resolution was, but all of the gauges on the bottom were cut off and I had to hide the taskbar so the program wouldn't crash due to the small screen size. I eventually sent it back and I just use my huge Inspiron 9300 (17") screen when I need to do some tuning. Finally bought a power inverter from Frys and it is now useful in the car again!
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