Hey Neil, you should try these guys.  Its where I'm going if I ever get
enough money together.  :)

http://www.vancouverlaptops.com/

On Nov 27, 2007 4:57 PM, robert feller <syncro.carboncow@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
> > "Jaco"  (Bustorius) http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >
> > Engine swap beginings: http://musomuso.googlepages.com/home
> >
>

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