The old IBM X-24 I bought awhile back works real well with the GPS plugged into its Compact Flash slot. The advantage of the little notebook computer is its small size. I also use a Pocket PC with the GPS sometimes (limited mapping with that. I have a copy of Tom-Tom 5.o loaded that only gives me one state at a time) which I hang on a dash mount.
If you get a refurbished laptop, I suggest one of the corporate models. They seem to be more reliable than the consumer versions, and they are pretty cheap because usually they come off least in huge quantities. Graywolf Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- David J Brooks wrote: > When i woke up this morning, after going to bed knowing the weather > man had promised my 30cm of snow, I was quite disappointed to find 1-2 > cm. > Well as i speak, it looks like its finally about to happen.:-0 > > Anyway, most people who know me, know i can't do a lot of things > right. Seems i can not even quit a job properly:-), so, it looks like > i > will need a PC laptop to install the Delorme Street and trips program. > This is what i think i need to feel more secure in the pilot car > business. I checked out Mac stuff, but the PC versions seem to do more > what i need. > > I don't want to buy new, used should do it. I was thinking a plain old > Dell should do the trick, or is there some i should avoid or are they > all about the same, if your not to concerned with other programs like > PS etc. The program is similar to MS's and it comes with a GPS > receiver and speaker for voice directions. It will work on Vista, XP > or 2000. > Are refurbed ones something to avoid.?and just buy a cheap new one. > > Dave > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
