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Re: "Notebook size computer"
- Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: "Notebook size computer"
- From: "John Marranca, Jr" <KB2HSH@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:41:41 -0400
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Hello everyone.
That Acer is a beautiful machine. I like the size of the micro laptops.
If a less expensive micro is desired, though, people shouldn't overlook the
older SONY VAIO PCG-505F series. I have one, and it is pretty capable. It
runs Windows ME (I actually like ME), and has a USB port on it. I have used
a 4-Port USB adapter to run 2 USB-to-serial cables, and it works quite
well. And you can get them on eBay for as little as $100.
Even though it has an older OS on it, its size and performance are adequate
for what I ask it to do. (Sometimes, the LATEST OS just isn't necessary
when all you need the PC to be is literally perform as a man/machine
interface)
Food for thought.
John KB2HSH
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John Marranca, Jr
PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122
BN Systems, Inc
Orchard Park, NY
(716)972-2006
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