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Laptop recommendation for flex 3000
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I use a old 2009 windows 7 for mine---- works great
Check out KC0CF's web site for great used laptops ready for SDR. He post on QTH under Computers and accs
I have bought a couple of the older cheap ones and they work great!
http://kc0cfiowa.wixsite.com/photos/laptops-for-sale
73
Larry
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Remember you need a FireWire connection, be sure it's 1934a host adapter compatible0
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Thanks Larry and David. Will take a look at the link Larry gave. But I would prefer a nice new machine ;-) so David comments on the 1934a host will also help.0
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I think you meant a 1394a adapter? (perhaps a typo?)
Also, certain chipsets on the FireWire adapter are required. Flex has an article detailing this in the knowledge base.
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Get as large a screen as you can tolerate carrying around.0
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that is the best comment so far ;-)0
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think you are right. since i have dislexia I always mix numbers ;-)0
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Please go for a machine with excellent processing power. Ideally I7. The second most important aspect to consider is the compatibility of the Firewire port to operate Flex3K. I have had good luck with Dell and Sony that used to come built in with the Firewire port. The modern ones do not. So you will need a compatible firewire adapter. If you are in the USA visit <http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/> Neil used to sell a lot of Flex compatible hardware and Flex ready machines
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I use a Panasonic Toughbook CF-52, which has firewire and works with my Flex-3k.0
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Here are the key items. The laptop MUST have an ExpressCard slot for adding a Firewire adapter. Do not rely on an integrated interface to provide the performance or compatibility needed for the FLEX-3000.
The key to a good performing laptop is low DPC latency. I have seen Bluetooth and WiFi adapters that generated long duration DPCs to the extent that the PC was unusable with a FLEX-5000/3000. And cost is not an indicator of good performance. I purchased a high-end Dell portable "workstation" that was unusable.
I know people have had good luck with some older model ThinkPads.0 -
It's only one datapoint, but I bought a Dell Latitude E5410 with a built-in 4 pin Firewire port, at a hamfest for $90. I'm doing what you want to do ... operating mobile in contests and events with a Flex 3000. Has just enough CPU power for most things ... it is a bit laggy when tuning quickly but that's not a big problem with the events I'm in (parks on the air, state QSO parties). But I might have gotten lucky, I didn't study and fret, just saw the Dell being offered and took a bit of chance.0
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