Part VI
Hotshot
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From: North of Greenville
Tiger pretty offen has the minis for under $300.I have been considering one for diagnostic software
Acer Aspire One AOA110-1137 Netbook - Intel Atom processor N270 1.6GHz, 1GB DDR2, 16GB, 8.9" WSVGA, Windows® XP Home, Black LU.S320B.025 at TigerDirect.com
Acer Aspire One AOA110-1137 Netbook - Intel Atom processor N270 1.6GHz, 1GB DDR2, 16GB, 8.9" WSVGA, Windows® XP Home, Black LU.S320B.025 at TigerDirect.com
That's been my thinking, too, and that's the kind of price I can seriously consider.
When you talk about "diagnostic software", Ray, what kind of diagnostics?
I've been thinking about using one of these mini's for the AE I have on the way from Clay (Riffraff Diesel)... would be much easier to work with in the truck and Excursion, and I could build my own adjustable platform for it, too.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Blairsville,Ga
That's been my thinking, too, and that's the kind of price I can seriously consider.
When you talk about "diagnostic software", Ray, what kind of diagnostics?
I've been thinking about using one of these mini's for the AE I have on the way from Clay (Riffraff Diesel)... would be much easier to work with in the truck and Excursion, and I could build my own adjustable platform for it, too.
When you talk about "diagnostic software", Ray, what kind of diagnostics?
I've been thinking about using one of these mini's for the AE I have on the way from Clay (Riffraff Diesel)... would be much easier to work with in the truck and Excursion, and I could build my own adjustable platform for it, too.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Thats actually a great idea getting one of those mini's for diagnostics.
I wonder though, how long one of those mini batteries would last?
When my lappy was brand new the battery didnt last much longer then an hour when I was using it.
I wonder though, how long one of those mini batteries would last?
When my lappy was brand new the battery didnt last much longer then an hour when I was using it.
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: North of Greenville
That's why I'm going to install an inverter with the 120V plug-in at teh console. That way, I can just plug in the laptop and not worry about battery life at all.
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: VA
I could do my research or whatever I needed to do in the truck before I get to class using the campus-wide WiFi. I loved it!
Mine was a Sima (I believe) that I got for free from one of my distributors back in the car stereo days! 300 watts maybe?!
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Morning mark.
I have a portable inverter in my console, just plug it into the cig lighter when my laptop needs charging and im good to go.
Ive been thinking about installing a permanent one though, they do come in really handy.
I have a portable inverter in my console, just plug it into the cig lighter when my laptop needs charging and im good to go.
Ive been thinking about installing a permanent one though, they do come in really handy.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
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Morning Everyone.
I have an Acer Desktop from Wal Mart. I think it Cost Like $400. Works Great.
I have been playing around with the idea of installing an inverter in my truck for a while, but the guys over in the "electronics forum" weren't much help.
I have an Acer Desktop from Wal Mart. I think it Cost Like $400. Works Great.
I have been playing around with the idea of installing an inverter in my truck for a while, but the guys over in the "electronics forum" weren't much help.
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: SpringHill,Fl
I would like to put a large inverter in the truck...maybe 2000 watts...I wanna do some camping in the future.
you can also get an auto charger for your laptop...they run about $80...but they are quieter and use less energy than an inverter.
you can also get an auto charger for your laptop...they run about $80...but they are quieter and use less energy than an inverter.
Post Fiend
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Wow, I have an extended life batt for my IBM T60 and get about 4hrs run time when fully charged.
On the inverters make sure that you get a clean inverter, the power supplies in these laptops do not like modified sine waves..... Luckily mine was still under the ESP and all I had to do was send the computer back to IBM and it was fixed in three days.
this little T60 has been the best computer I have ever had, it runs anything I throw at it, and with a 14" screen size it rides nicely on my arm rest console in the truck.
Pete, no hail here this morning, but am expecting it tomorrow.
On the inverters make sure that you get a clean inverter, the power supplies in these laptops do not like modified sine waves..... Luckily mine was still under the ESP and all I had to do was send the computer back to IBM and it was fixed in three days.
this little T60 has been the best computer I have ever had, it runs anything I throw at it, and with a 14" screen size it rides nicely on my arm rest console in the truck.
Pete, no hail here this morning, but am expecting it tomorrow.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Installing the right kinda inverter is easy Nolan. The large ones I have a red and a black **** for a hook up. All they need is a power wire of the right gauge with a fuse, and a ground, route the wires and there ya go.