Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
On Dec 5, 2007 9:03 AM, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FWIW I have a DELL M1330 which runs for over 5 hours on battery with full brightness, 7 to 8 hours with reduced brightness. That's good for 8 hours. If you think you can get generator or commercial power in that time frame, you're good. (That's probably a good assumption for a EOC, but may not be for those in the field in the disaster area.) Otherwise, its 8 more batteries get to the 72 hour mark.. ;)
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
Isn't the display a bit basic - 640 x 480? FWIW I have a DELL M1330 which runs for over 5 hours on battery with full brightness, 7 to 8 hours with reduced brightness. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Joe Veldhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] GMFSK supports MT63 and Olivia. Fldigi supports Olivia, and MT63 is on the todo list.
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:52:08 -0500, Rhett Isley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Charles, Take a look at the following link for more information on how you can own one of these laptops. Act quickly as time is running out for the US purchase of one. Enjoy!: http://laptopgiving.org/en/ways-to-donate.php 73, Rhett, KB4HG Sanford, NC well, if our digital software was ported to linux, this would be an ideal little pc for the purpose. the 1gb of flash memory is more than enough while the Geode cpu is also sufficient to run a small linux. OS. BUT, unfortunately, we are screwed with not having our MT63, Olivia, etc outside of the Windows OS . So, this little unit which would be great for digital purposes in my opinion by virtue of size, weight, power draw, etc... is of little use. back to trying to find something equivalent which will run Windows versions of our most commonly used (in MARS) modes. thanks for the source. it was certainly interesting. I like the size, and the price and the ears G 73/chas -- K5DAM Houston EL29fuAAR6TU [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
GMFSK supports MT63 and Olivia. Fldigi supports Olivia, and MT63 is on the todo list. -Joe, N8FQ On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:27:14 -0600 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BUT, unfortunately, we are screwed with not having our MT63, Olivia, etc outside of the Windows OS . So, this little unit which would be great for digital purposes in my opinion by virtue of size, weight, power draw, etc... is of little use.
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
It may be possible to run some of the digital programs under Linux, even with an extremely low end machine. From some testing I have done with another station on HF NVIS, we could not get some programs to work properly under Multipsk and Windows 98 (or maybe he even uses Win 95) with a slow Pentium (~ 333 or so). Linux has some software not available on the MS Windows OS that would be much more valuable in my view, than MT-63 which other than used in MARS, is almost never used anymore on typical ham contacts. Olivia does have some value though. 73, Rick, KV9U [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well, if our digital software was ported to linux, this would be an ideal little pc for the purpose. the 1gb of flash memory is more than enough while the Geode cpu is also sufficient to run a small linux. OS. BUT, unfortunately, we are screwed with not having our MT63, Olivia, etc outside of the Windows OS . So, this little unit which would be great for digital purposes in my opinion by virtue of size, weight, power draw, etc... is of little use. back to trying to find something equivalent which will run Windows versions of our most commonly used (in MARS) modes.
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
Hello Charles, Take a look at the following link for more information on how you can own one of these laptops. Act quickly as time is running out for the US purchase of one. Enjoy!: http://laptopgiving.org/en/ways-to-donate.php 73, Rhett, KB4HG Sanford, NC On Dec 4, 2007, at 7:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:41:07 -1000, Russell Hltn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In contrast, the One Laptop Per Child project is looking at 2W of power, or 12AH for 72 hours of operation. sweet since you brought it up, I am sure it is available out there for purchase... so, how much and source info??? 73/chas -- K5DAM Houston EL29fu AAR6TU [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
I've been reading different press articles about the new small Asus Eee laptop and the comments are that it is selling very well,the best selling present for Christmas. Is there anyone in the group who has purchased one and is using it for digital communications ? Mel G0GQK
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
Looks like a nice inexpensive little machine. If your interest is in emergency communications, you probably should think about power. Depending on which battery you pick, you're either looking at 11 or 12W. To run 3 days from battery only power, that's about 72AH of 12V battery just for the computer alone. In contrast, the One Laptop Per Child project is looking at 2W of power, or 12AH for 72 hours of operation. Depending on your application, the difference can be significant.
Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer
http://laptop.org/ Through the give one, get one program, you can order one for $399 until Dec 31. The laptop was designed for kids in developing countries. It looks like a kid's toy and we'd probably find it a bit underpowered. But from what I can tell, it still has a functional sound card, and the power draw makes it attractive for emergency use. I'm tempted, but I'm short on time (aren't we all?) to find out how this can be put to use. If you've got a generator or even access to a car, I don't think the power draw of a conventional laptop is an issue. But if you've got to survive on battery power, it can be. On Dec 4, 2007 2:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:41:07 -1000, Russell Hltn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In contrast, the One Laptop Per Child project is looking at 2W of power, or 12AH for 72 hours of operation. sweet since you brought it up, I am sure it is available out there for purchase... so, how much and source info??? 73/chas -- K5DAM Houston EL29fuAAR6TU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Page at http://www.obriensweb.com/drsked/drsked.php Yahoo! Groups Links
