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    *OT* eCost Heads-Up *OT*

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by mnementh, Nov 13, 2010.

  1. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Guys... I know it isn't a ToughBook... but man, at this price for this combination of size, power and capacity, it just SCREAMS CarPuter to me:

    eCOST.com - Motion 1.2GHz Intel Ultra-Mobile Tablet PC - LS800

    Add a bluetooth GPS and one of THESE:

    Clear Spot 4G+ | CLEAR.com

    And you can have GPS tied to Google Earth, iTunes, NetFlix and Pandora at your fingertips, and no ginormous mounts or ANYTHING in your way.

    mnem
    Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmm...
     
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  2. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmmmmmmmmm, is right. that isn't a bad looking setup..........Driller
     
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  3. tucker100

    tucker100 Notebook Guru

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    could have used those 6 months ago....
     
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  4. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    With the Intel 915GMS Express Chipset my best is despite the fact that they claim 512MB base and 1GB Max, it will do at least 1.5GB to maybe 2GB. It depends on whether the base RAM is socketed to the Momboard.
     
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  5. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    D@mn you Dwagon, too good to resist. If nothing else it will make a good eBook reader. I'll let you know how it works. Now to find a Lind power supply for it.
    CAP
    Edit: Yippee-kay-yay! The correct computer cable is the same as the CF-29 and I have a 19v Lind Gateway power supply I bought just for the cables. Life is good.
     
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  6. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Verizon has a similar WiFi hub - available right now at Best Buys for $1 with 2yr....etc. I have one, works well, is much smaller, and has a SIM card so is ready for international use. Not 4G but that's not available most places and never will be where I live.
     
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  7. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    I know, everyone has one of these things now... I liked this one because it's BOTH 4G & 3G, and they carry their 3G service on Verizon so you get the most for your money.

    mnem
    Hot.Spot.
     
    mnementh, Nov 14, 2010
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