Laptop for tuning
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Laptop for tuning I want the cheapest laptop I can get, just for tuning cars for a cheap, reasonable price. What computer would be best available with the right ports and everything? Thanks for any input.
i picked up my dell p3 500 mhz for 375. having a serial port is best but it can be run with an adapter with a different port, not sure on the usb setup. im runnin both edit and efi on my laptop without a problem. check ebay for cheap laptops.
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Originally Posted by 98Redta
I want the cheapest laptop I can get, just for tuning cars for a cheap, reasonable price. What computer would be best available with the right ports and everything? Thanks for any input.
If you plan on running 2, or more, programs simultaneously then I would opt for a little processor speed - i.e. greater than 500mHz.
I run FJO Wideband Datalogging and EFILive v6 (set at the fastest "Dynamic" mode) simultaneously with a 750 mHz IBM Thinkpad - no problems.I agree, that you'd be best off, with at least a single serial port.
I bought the Thinkpad on EBay. It doesn't have a Floppy drive or a CD burner- MAJOR MISTAKE. It's a pain in the *** getting info out of it!!! ( WiFi network seems to be the best solution). FWIW.joel
Originally Posted by binksz06
[INDENT]I bought the Thinkpad on EBay. It doesn't have a Floppy drive or a CD burner- MAJOR MISTAKE. It's a pain in the *** getting info out of it!!! ( WiFi network seems to be the best solution). FWIW.
joel
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