Lightweight Windows Laptop/Tablet for Portable work

[Charlie - K0CKH]

I'm looking for suggestions for a lightweight laptop or 2-in-1 tablet type
of machine to take while hiking/backpacking portable.  I also want to be
able to recharge it with my solar panel/charger/12V Lithium or SLA battery.

I'd love to get the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but don't want to spend north
of $1,000!

What are others using for a portable Windows that will run products like
HDSDR, HRD. PSK, etc.?

I'd like it to be under 3 pounds if possible.

Thanks,
Charlie  K0CKH
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[george allen]

I use a Lenovo Yoga.  I take it with me to connect into remote bases when on vacation.  Works quite well.

George
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> On Mar 13, 2016, at 5:55 PM, Chas H <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for suggestions for a lightweight laptop or 2-in-1 tablet type
> of machine to take while hiking/backpacking portable.  I also want to be
> able to recharge it with my solar panel/charger/12V Lithium or SLA battery.
>
> I'd love to get the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but don't want to spend north
> of $1,000!
>
> What are others using for a portable Windows that will run products like
> HDSDR, HRD. PSK, etc.?
>
> I'd like it to be under 3 pounds if possible.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie  K0CKH
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[Hajo Dezelski]

Hello,

try this one:

http://www.amazon.de/TrekStor-SurfTab-wintron-Tablet-PC-Graphics/dp/B0160WVCBC

It costs only 62 Euro and it does all ...  even CW-Skimmer with a bandwidth
of 3 kHz.

​73 de ​

Hajo
​ DL1SDZ​


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[Phil Wheeler-2]

If you just want to use it for digital modes,
something like the NUE-PSK might be a good
solution; I think you'd just have to carry
batteries and a keyboard that way.

73, Phil W7OX

On 3/13/16 2:55 PM, Chas H wrote:

> I'm looking for suggestions for a lightweight laptop or 2-in-1 tablet type
> of machine to take while hiking/backpacking portable.  I also want to be
> able to recharge it with my solar panel/charger/12V Lithium or SLA battery.
>
> I'd love to get the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but don't want to spend north
> of $1,000!
>
> What are others using for a portable Windows that will run products like
> HDSDR, HRD. PSK, etc.?
>
> I'd like it to be under 3 pounds if possible.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie  K0CKH

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[Josh Walton]

Portable I think is the key word.  I use the following little windows tablet:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/439773/TW700_Tablet_-_Black <http://www.microcenter.com/product/439773/TW700_Tablet_-_Black>
I always buy the open box ones $52 (I’ve bought several for friends who don’t live near a MircoCenter.)

They require an external USB dongle and I recommend an external travel mouse.  You should be able to get both for a few dollars.
Also the onboard storage is small, so uninstall office 360, their virus software, and stick an external SD chip where you install all additional software packages to.

It’s a super little performer, extremely compact, energy efficient (charges over a 5W USB cable) it light and surprisingly durable.  
I take mine on travel and hiking trips.  It runs fldigi, RMS express & FSQCall flawlessly.

Cheers!

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> I'm looking for suggestions for a lightweight laptop or 2-in-1 tablet type
> of machine to take while hiking/backpacking portable.  I also want to be
> able to recharge it with my solar panel/charger/12V Lithium or SLA battery.
>
> I'd love to get the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but don't want to spend north
> of $1,000!
>
> What are others using for a portable Windows that will run products like
> HDSDR, HRD. PSK, etc.?
>
> I'd like it to be under 3 pounds if possible.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie  K0CKH
>
>

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