stamp11127
Seasoned Expediter
Missing one thing, where's the beer cooler?
Laptops computers
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greg334
Veteran Expediter
D*mn talk about BIG pictures, ever hear of "removing page styling" to get to the edit button?
Preview works wonders on posts with pictures too. It allows you to hit that “back” button and resize those pictures so they don't take out ads or edit buttons.
You now see why people don't like to post pictures, too much hassle. Pictures sometimes crapify a thread and some users get turned off. EO's software isn't W3C validated (or wasn't the last time I checked) and sometimes the threads come up kind of messed up – no offense Lawrence.
By the way nice setup, I would post mine but you wouldn't believe it anyhow.
Back to the box idea, if vibration is a concern, then some padding of sorts can be used on the bottom of the box. Using a rubber mat is one method, a small foam rubber pad is another.
Preview works wonders on posts with pictures too. It allows you to hit that “back” button and resize those pictures so they don't take out ads or edit buttons.
You now see why people don't like to post pictures, too much hassle. Pictures sometimes crapify a thread and some users get turned off. EO's software isn't W3C validated (or wasn't the last time I checked) and sometimes the threads come up kind of messed up – no offense Lawrence.
By the way nice setup, I would post mine but you wouldn't believe it anyhow.
Back to the box idea, if vibration is a concern, then some padding of sorts can be used on the bottom of the box. Using a rubber mat is one method, a small foam rubber pad is another.
14Wheeler
Seasoned Expediter
You school meeeeeee? Not anytime soon, I assure ya. Every once ina while , even I get the case of "im tired" - "my keyboard messed up" - "this box has gone mad". Take a pick with any of the three (3) mentioned.
Actually, it's not that people don't like to post pics, it's mainly because they have a misunderstanding of basic html and the concept of off-site hosting. Ya see,people are allot more intelligent than you'd ever believe. You see them as uninformed/ignorant....I see them deciding to focus on more important things in life. I hate opening attachments just to see a pic. I hate to have to open four different pictures just to see four different pictures. That's a "real" turn off. Having pictures most deffinatly makes a thread more interesting. Easier to display a thought...rather than having to take off d/l'ing an attachment.
Anyhow, pictures can, and most certainy do, aide others in design ideas and act as a point of reference. Absolutly no excuse for someone owning a digi-cam to "not" shoot and share. That's of course,if you've truly got somthing worthy of sharing.
Pictures can make the complex, understanable. Pictures can also add tons of credibilty to what might sound like nothing more than a bunch of googl'd up text.
"Pictures are the universal media of factual existence", 14
OK, is there anyone out there that can built "TRUE" custom built laptop computers? Ones that you can get the type and number of ports, processors, screen types etc? In other words, NOT just the cookie cutter places you see on line.
stamp11127
Seasoned Expediter
Laptop motherboards are specific to the brand and model, so if anyone was building a "custom" laptop it would be based on an existing model from whatever manufacturer. For instance Dell allows you to personalize the base model. Not a true conglomeration of odd parts like the old days.
Now if you wanted to put a box together that is a whole different story....
Now if you wanted to put a box together that is a whole different story....
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stamp11127
Seasoned Expediter
I'm eyeballing the toughbooks right now. What are your needs?
14Wheeler
Seasoned Expediter
Mr Layout
There are a few DIY [BAREBONE] laptop choices, but id assume cost might place it considerably higher than off the shelf retail units.
The major benefit of building it yourself would be troubleshooting
possible future problems. Upgrading future CPU's, wireless adapters,memory and optical drives could have cool future benefits.
Below are links to some very good reference material for the DIY'ers
How (And Why) To Build Your Own Laptop : Debunking the Black Box
Do-it-Yourself Notebooks OCZ Technology
MSI USA ? Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Mainboard, Graphics and more
Do-it-Yourself Laptops Pre-mod Your Notebook- Laptop Hard Drive Notebook Memories Processors Mini PCI-E Cards-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com
There are a few DIY [BAREBONE] laptop choices, but id assume cost might place it considerably higher than off the shelf retail units.
The major benefit of building it yourself would be troubleshooting
possible future problems. Upgrading future CPU's, wireless adapters,memory and optical drives could have cool future benefits.
Below are links to some very good reference material for the DIY'ers
How (And Why) To Build Your Own Laptop : Debunking the Black Box
Do-it-Yourself Notebooks OCZ Technology
MSI USA ? Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Mainboard, Graphics and more
Do-it-Yourself Laptops Pre-mod Your Notebook- Laptop Hard Drive Notebook Memories Processors Mini PCI-E Cards-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com
Thanks for the info.
willgreg21
Seasoned Expediter
I have a DELL Inspiron that is about 5 or 6 years old. It has been abused a good bit but is still working fine. It does have a line in the screen now though..
Im waiting for something major to go so I can get a new one...but it wont die!
Im using it now...
Im waiting for something major to go so I can get a new one...but it wont die!
Im using it now...
jrcarroll
Expert Expediter
I'm using Ram Mount, no drilling just bolt down using seat bolts.
2nd HP never any problems except cracked hinge on first one after 3 years. So I upgraded and also bought ram mount to secure in VAN.
I am now on my third laptop in a little over three years on the road.
My first HP met its demise under great stress from my big foot
late in the night.
My second laptop, while still working in the comforts of my brothers home, was retired from the road as almost all the screws holding it together vibrated out. This was discovered as I picked it up and thought it was going to eat me as it opened up like a clam.
My 3rd ( and last ) knock knock......... is a Panasonic Tough Book.
WHOA YEAH....titanium case, anti vibration mounts, wifi, DVD, 2 usb, sealed ports to protect from water and dust, antiglare touch screen.......combat ready. :
New, starting around $2000 and can get much much more expensive.
Good news is I checked with Tiger Direct and they had refurbs
off lease. I got my for under $400.
Its a couple years old but looks great loaded with XP Pro.
Not a fancy machine, just built like a tank.
My first HP met its demise under great stress from my big foot
late in the night.
My second laptop, while still working in the comforts of my brothers home, was retired from the road as almost all the screws holding it together vibrated out. This was discovered as I picked it up and thought it was going to eat me as it opened up like a clam.
My 3rd ( and last ) knock knock......... is a Panasonic Tough Book.
WHOA YEAH....titanium case, anti vibration mounts, wifi, DVD, 2 usb, sealed ports to protect from water and dust, antiglare touch screen.......combat ready. :
New, starting around $2000 and can get much much more expensive.
Good news is I checked with Tiger Direct and they had refurbs
off lease. I got my for under $400.
Its a couple years old but looks great loaded with XP Pro.
Not a fancy machine, just built like a tank.
JackDalton
Seasoned Expediter
Joe, I bought one of those about 7 months ago while I was drivin. I wish i had bought it sooner, my laptop was already pretty banged up from the truck ride. The Laptop bag was nice because I needed to take it out of the truck on weekends. It used to take me forever to pack up my laptop, once I bought the bag it took less than a minute. Its also good for taking less space than a stand, those things are just too bulky. Besides, them bears love to write tickets for those things. The bag has retaining bolts inside that secure the laptop without scratching, and Im not joking when I say you could drop this thing off a building the laptop would survive.
The downside is that the fans wont work unless your pluggd into a 12 volt lighter / power. That means I couldnt plug it in at home without unzipping the cover. If you're serious about using a laptop full time on the road, this is the best solution I could find.