Hello,
Lenovo had a netbook that had two USB ports and one 34mm ExpressCard slot. I
don't remember the model, but you might want to see if you could find one used.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
At 06:54 AM 8/20/2010, you wrote:
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Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:40:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Laurence <[email protected]>
Subject: [Thinkpad] Which Thinkpad for netbook type usage?
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I am looking for an inexpensive, portable PC smaller than a T series, but
reliable and relatively sturdy. Notebooks in general are fragile,
but this usage
doesn't warrant the cost/bulk of a ruggedized unit.
For less than $350, which Thinkpad will do the job? If something other than a
Tpad is best suited I'll look at that also.
Criteria:
0. Small, at least 20% smaller than T series 14". Would be a big plus if the
machine can be used in portrait as well as landscape.
1. Servicable (can't use, say, a non-standard hard drive)
2. High pixel density -- all the resolution that will fit in a small
screen size
3. Some degree of outdoor readability, using a home-made shade if need be.
4. Sturdy - the case cannot be just plastic, and the HD must have some shock
resistance, such as a flexible mounting. The screen should be in a
sturdy frame
so it can be tossed in a backpack. At this price I don't think a solid state
drive is possible
5. Can accept at least 2GB, 4 preferred.
6. Fan can be controlled to run near silently, performance tradeoff
(lower cpu
speed) is acceptable. 2/3 of usage will have background noise
greater than fan
racket.
Must have some expansion other than a usb port - at least one card
slot. Extra
I/O is a plus - TV, firewire, but 1-2 card slots are adequate.
While I'm skeptical about cost and proprietary parts, any thoughts
on an older,
thin Toughbook? Those are the "business" or "semi" -rugged models,
not the 8 lb
briefcase devices.
- tx
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