View Poll Results: Which computer to use for tuning?
Netbook
5
45.45%
Laptop
6
54.55%
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Tuning with a netbook or with a laptop?
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i been using my hp netbook for all tuning with win7 pro it work like charm easy to carry around light weight and im plan on custom make it fit in the stereo and get a touch screen
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I am currently using a 17" laptop it's great for seeing entire tables without scrolling but it is also too big just to rest on a center console of most cars. My friend has a netbook on win 7 and loves it for logging but dislikes having to scroll and modify certain tables. So I would say it comes down to personal preference.
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I bought a laptop, I found a damn good deal on it. Here is the link, except mine has 4GB of RAM. I found it on sale at my local Office Max for $380.00. Thats $170.00 off!!!!!
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Congrats on the new laptop! I personally feel 15.6" might be a little cumbersome in the car though. My 13" Macbook with its Win 7 partition seems to work really well with HPT, and it's not too hefty.
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I bought a fresh used Dell D420 12" windows XP pro from a computer friend of mine. So fqr I'm happy with the laptop but I've had my HP Tuners suite for almost a week now and still son't have the application key. I'm starting to get pissed off.
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For a laptop I bought a spare a friend had laying about for $50. Sometimes I wish it was a bit smaller (15" screen) but a full keyboard and not having to scroll to see stuff makes it worthwhile. I have big hands so a netbook keyboard and I don't get along well.
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I would never use a netbook again...personal opinion though. I couldn't scroll and drive at the same time...not in Chicago traffic.
Only plus side of a netbook that I could think of is its size...both physical (easier to move around and place in car, might even be able to mount on dash) and battery life...
I'm still trying to figure out a way to run EFILive on linux. screw windows.
Only plus side of a netbook that I could think of is its size...both physical (easier to move around and place in car, might even be able to mount on dash) and battery life...
I'm still trying to figure out a way to run EFILive on linux. screw windows.