I've used them for work and they are tough but very overpriced IMHO, even
used.

I've had cheapo used laptops in my garage for years running Porsche
Durametric software w/o any issues. Don't know if you are a commercial
garage or not but I would rather spend $300 on an ebay Compaq 1.3P4 then a
the $$$ on a toughbook.

There is software out there to do the virtual desktop for the ETKA.

If you can get one for $100 like John Meeks did, go for it! Make sure it's
got USB if you plan to ever hook it to something down the road!

Shawn

On Nov 27, 2007 6:07 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
> Am considering upgrading my workshop PC to a laptop. And hopefully I'll
> get
> ETKA for it too. Plus it might be handy for travel, and for when I get
> a 2.0VW I4 in my Westy.
>
> Anyone used these laptops?
>
> Like? Dislike?
>
> I understand they're quite durable and depending on the model, can handle
> water and other abuses. I don't need speed, just need it for Gmail, ETKA
> and
> possibly for VW OBD software.
>
> TIA,
>
> Neil.
>
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