Laptop advice

[SpicyChronos]

Hey all,

 

I am looking for a decent laptop to replace a desktop PC I am using for a APE/Prosystem setup. Since space is tight at the new apt, and I don't want to make the missus mad by taking over the 2nd bedroom.

 

Any adivice or selling or giving away on a low end (PII, PIII, K6, K6-2) laptop? Doesn't need a battery, AC adapter would be helpful. PCMCIA slots at least 2, or built in LAN. at least one Serial Port. Memory 128 MB, HDD any size, since files will be coming off of a NAS.

 

What do you folks use, and how well does it work?

 

If you know of or have something, please sent a message.

 

Thanks.

 

 

-Spicy

[Tezz]

Hey all,

 

I am looking for a decent laptop to replace a desktop PC I am using for a APE/Prosystem setup. Since space is tight at the new apt, and I don't want to make the missus mad by taking over the 2nd bedroom.

 

Any adivice or selling or giving away on a low end (PII, PIII, K6, K6-2) laptop? Doesn't need a battery, AC adapter would be helpful. PCMCIA slots at least 2, or built in LAN. at least one Serial Port. Memory 128 MB, HDD any size, since files will be coming off of a NAS.

 

What do you folks use, and how well does it work?

 

If you know of or have something, please sent a message.

 

Thanks.

 

 

-Spicy

If you want to use it as a general pc too then you can pick up a laptop very cheaply these days on the second hand market. With new laps being so cheap these days the second hand market is a buyers heaven. If it were just to use APE, you could use any old laptop for that. I have a very old 486 dedicated for APE which is networked to my current Core2 PC and Core2 Laptop. It's much easier to have a dedicated laptop for APE use so it can stay hooked up permanently. 486 laptops are generally given or thrown away but can be put to good use still... Anyway not to digress, if you need a half decent laptop for general Windows use too check out the second hand adds, they are virtually giving stuff away these days, the specs you described can be picked up for around 80 GBP here or prob 100 USD in the US.

 

EDIT: Another tip, the old laptops used Nicad batteries rather than the newer Lithium-ion in current laptops. The Nicad batteries more often than not can be brought back to life by freezing and rethawing as the cells regenerate. The 486 I was given which was being thrown out had a dead battery circa 1992 in it... freezing and thawing out and allowing it to get back to room temperature the next day, the battery recharged and gives around 45 minutes of power! ... one less for the land fills at least

Edited February 25, 2007 by Tezz

[SpicyChronos]

Thanks for the info.

 

I'd like to use it mainly for APE/Prosystem stuff. having it for internet, etc on the side would be nice. but it's mostly going to be used for serving.

 

I'm keeping my eye out for a decent machine, but I don't like using places like eBay for these. i've tried the local paper, craigslist, and word of mouth, but nothing good.

 

Well I can live w/the old machine for now. The laptop will be something in the future..

 

Thanks again.

 

-Spicy

[+Larry]

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EDIT: Another tip, the old laptops used Nicad batteries rather than the newer Lithium-ion in current laptops. The Nicad batteries more often than not can be brought back to life by freezing and rethawing as the cells regenerate. The 486 I was given which was being thrown out had a dead battery circa 1992 in it... freezing and thawing out and allowing it to get back to room temperature the next day, the battery recharged and gives around 45 minutes of power! ... one less for the land fills at least

 

Nice "freezing" tip, but "... one less for the land fills at least " is hopefully not to be taken literally. NiCD batteries must be properly recycled because of the cadmium content. Finding a recycle/disposal facility is not difficult. In the US, there are abundant battery recycle containers in libraries, businesses, etc. All rechargeable batteries should be recycled properly, and NiCd are the first on that list. Please!

-Larry

[Atari-Jess]

Keep it clean, rub it good twice a day, and prepare yourself for a lifetime of service and enjoyment from your laptop unit.

[Tezz]

Nice "freezing" tip, but "... one less for the land fills at least " is hopefully not to be taken literally. NiCD batteries must be properly recycled because of the cadmium content. Finding a recycle/disposal facility is not difficult. In the US, there are abundant battery recycle containers in libraries, businesses, etc. All rechargeable batteries should be recycled properly, and NiCd are the first on that list. Please!

-Larry

Hey Larry, totally agree with that. What I meant by the land fill comment was that most people aren't responsible and the unfortunate thing is that most will simply throw them in the regular trash so I meant that one less will go that way. I could not agree more with you that they should always be recycled properly. Thanks for pointing that out