Suitable laptop for tuning

[v8-tuning]

Hi all, looking at getting a new laptop
Just wondering what people are using and whats good and what isnt
before i go buy one and if its cheaper online ?
Not looking for a real expensive one as its mainly for tuning not much else.
My current computer is an acer aspire but too small a unit and has windows 7.
Need something with a much larger screen when im data logging and tuning.

[The1]

battery life was my main concern so i have a HP laptop with extra battery

[v8-tuning]

I was looking at a hp today,and yeah battery life is def an issue.
what model? i was looking at this one or better http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/hp/1 ... sku-86670/

[yoda69]

Another thing I'd consider is an anti glare screen. I have one laptop with a Matt screen and the other glossy. The glossy screen is near impossible to see on a sunny day as picks up reflections from everywhere.
Yoda69

[antus]

agree with the above, its mainly about screen, and not physical size, but resolution. Unfortunately the higher resolution screens cost. That HP has a 1366 x 768 display, and IMHO 768 vertical resolution isnt enough. You could get away with it, but if you want to fit a logging dash (even a squashed up one) and a VE table on the screen at the same time.... i'd go higher. The price will jump though.

Something more like this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-DV6-15-6- ... 0906237366

Purely for the screen, but while your at it everything is waaaaaay better too.

[Holden202T]

i agree about the screen, not an issue most of the time but definately an issue for me at the drags tuning in the staging lanes and i couldn't imagine having a glossy screen!

i have a dell latitude laptop provided by work, i am also the IT dept at my work and i can't really fault dells, they have good warranty and do everything i need!

[antus]

Yeah i couldnt dyno tune with bubble tracing on mine with 1280x800.. had to hook up the home pc screen for that (or drag the VE window around a lot)... but if your just editing bins direct without the realtime you could get away with lower res.

[v8-tuning]

agree with the above, its mainly about screen, and not physical size, but resolution. Unfortunately the higher resolution screens cost. That HP has a 1366 x 768 display, and IMHO 768 vertical resolution isnt enough. You could get away with it, but if you want to fit a logging dash (even a squashed up one) and a VE table on the screen at the same time.... i'd go higher. The price will jump though.

Something more like this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-DV6-15-6- ... 0906237366

Purely for the screen, but while your at it everything is waaaaaay better too.

So that laptop would do the job well? i can afford that but not much more atm.
looks alright to me,reckon its fine ordering online?

[antus]

Well, the guy has good enough feedback, but the add does say that its not a new unit (its 'refurbished' whatever that means), and I cant personally vouch for him so its your choice.

[v8-tuning]

ok so something around those specs,i hear those are refurbished factory warranty jobs
not real sure bout that one.kinda want brand new.