Laptop computer for coin tracking?

Cladiator · February 22, 2007 7:52AM

This is borderline OT but it is coin related...

I'm looking for a small laptop. One that is not going to cost me an arm and a leg. One that is relatively powerfull and wirelss capable. I'm planning on using it on the bourse during coin shows. I don't want to be lugging around some 15" screen, super heavy piece of plastic so size is the most crucial element here. Any recomendations?

I saw Wayne Herndon had a really cool super small laptop at the Denver ANA and was impressed. Asked him what it was but it's been so long now I can't recall what he said.

Bochiman · February 22, 2007 7:54AM

Sony and Samsung have an ultramobile class PC.
You should do a search on those.

Also, have you thought about a smartphone? The Samsung Blackjack (or others) seem to be good....

notwilight · February 22, 2007 7:55AM

Small and inexpensive are at opposite ends of the spectrum...do you expect to have wireless internet there?

Goober · February 22, 2007 7:58AM

I purchased a Dell. You have to know how to navigate their website a little going between Home/Small Business/Large Business but once you get the hang of it you can find awesome deals. I picked mine up, sub $500 with a DVD upgrade and printer.

Outhaul · February 22, 2007 8:02AM

Cladiator · February 22, 2007 9:14AM

Here are my requirements, in order of importance...

~ Run on full version Windows (handhelds and phones won't work for what I'm doing)
~ Low weight
~ Small size (but large enough to have a full keyboard)
~ Long battery life (It will be with me on the bourse floor and on for quite a while without being able to recharge)
~ Wireless

Of course, funds are an issue too so the less expensive the better.

BECOKA · February 22, 2007 9:30AM

MEI/Panasonic specialize in small fan less notebooks that get long battery life.

This is a small lightweight sturdy system that I have used here at work. The internal components are usually one gen behind but that is because they have to wait until they current gen moves to smaller silicon to offer the fan less design.

Also for less weight than most Sony or Samsung systems you get a built in optical drive under the palm rest.

Panasonic W4

Edited: Looks like the latest version is the W5, might want to look at a used W4.

W5

Cladiator · February 23, 2007 2:13AM

I found a Toshiba Tecra TE2100 for $400. Might go with that...

Barndog · February 23, 2007 2:27AM

Dell, $499 delivered:

Date 2/23/200711:24 AM
Catalog Number 23 Retail RC977947
Inspiron 1501 AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology MK-36

OPERATING SYSTEM(s) Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic

LCD panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display

MEMORY 512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM

Combo/DVD+RW Drives 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive

VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)

Sound Card Integrated Audio

HARD DRIVES 60GB Hard Drive

Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)

Office Software (not included in Windows XP) No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) I chose Security with Value, Plus,or Premium Warranty Bundle

Dell Digital Entertainment No Pre-Installed Software

Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months EarthLink Internet Access Included

Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.08

Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home Service

flaminio · February 23, 2007 2:33AM

<< MEMORY 512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM >>

Upgrade the RAM. In my experience in testing Vista, you need at least 1 GB RAM to have it run smooth. 2 GB is better. 512 MB is marginal.

Barndog · February 23, 2007 2:40AM

<< 

<< MEMORY 512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM >>

Upgrade the RAM. In my experience in testing Vista, you need at least 1 GB RAM to have it run smooth. 2 GB is better. 512 MB is marginal. >>

upgrade options:

1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm [ Add $65.00 ]
1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 1 Dimm [ Add $120.00 ]
2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM [ Add $250.00 ]

Cladiator · February 23, 2007 2:41AM

I don't want/need vista at all. I'm perfectly happy with XP or 2000. As long as it is good enough to fluidly run MS Word and for me to surf this forum at a relatively good speed I'll be happy...that's it.

Barndog · February 23, 2007 2:41AM

<< I don't want/need vista at all. I'm perfectly happy with XP or 2000. As long as it is good enough to fluidly run MS Word and for me to surf this forum at a relatively good speed I'll be happy...that's it. >>

most new ones will include it these days

flaminio · February 23, 2007 2:42AM

<< I don't want/need vista at all. >>

If you're buying a new computer, you might not have a choice.

Cladiator · February 23, 2007 2:42AM

<< 

<< I don't want/need vista at all. >>

If you're buying a new computer, you might not have a choice. >>

I think I can keep costs down by not buying new.

Barndog · February 23, 2007 2:43AM

<< 

<< 

<< I don't want/need vista at all. >>

If you're buying a new computer, you might not have a choice. >>

I think I can keep costs down by not buying new. >>

used with lesser battery technology for $400 or new with better battery technology for $99 more...hmmm

MajorDuty · February 23, 2007 2:45AM

Outhaul's recommendation is perfect. A PDA like that is exactly what I was going to recommend, or a Blackberry or something similar. If size is the key, you really need nothing else.

Barndog · February 23, 2007 2:49AM

<< Outhaul's recommendation is perfect. A PDA like that is exactly what I was going to recommend, or a Blackberry or something similar. If size is the key, you really need nothing else. >>

I know Jack about PDAs. What is a good one capable of doing and how much would it cost? Could you store pics of your entire collection on a PDA?

Cladiator · February 23, 2007 3:12AM

PDA won't work for what I'm going to be using it for.

flaminio · February 23, 2007 3:13AM

<< I think I can keep costs down by not buying new. >>

There is nothing crappier and more problem prone than a used laptop.

Barndog · February 23, 2007 3:18AM

<< 

<< I think I can keep costs down by not buying new. >>

There is nothing crappier and more problem prone than a used laptop. >>

Amen to that!

Cladiator · February 23, 2007 3:20AM

<< 

<< I think I can keep costs down by not buying new. >>

There is nothing crappier and more problem prone than a used laptop. >>

Yeah you're right

Barndog · February 23, 2007 3:20AM

<< 

<< 

<< I think I can keep costs down by not buying new. >>

There is nothing crappier and more problem prone than a used laptop. >>

Yeah you're right

>>

maybe a used abacus would suck more

Bothuwui · February 23, 2007 3:10PM

Seen these for as low as $700 in the past. Averatec makes decent cheap small laptops. Looks like the cheapest I see now is closer to $1000, still a lot cheaper than a comparable Sony.

beep · February 23, 2007 3:46PM

Take a look at the thinkpad x series Lenovo X pad

wayneherndon · February 28, 2007 1:23AM

I saw Wayne Herndon had a really cool super small laptop at the Denver ANA and was impressed. Asked him what it was but it's been so long now I can't recall what he said.

He said "Sony Vaio".

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