Laptop

[Wornout]

Looking to get a laptop for mapping while I am on the road. Needs to have internet (wifi)access. Suggestions appreciated.

Joe

 

[LeMaitre]

Joe,

First question for you to answer, "Do I prefer Apple or PCs?" Then we can help narrow it down a bit.

-Mark

 

[Wornout]

That might help. I do prefer PC.


Thanks

 

[bikerbill]

I am using this HP Stream 11 right now:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-str...gb-emmc-diamond-white/6499940.p?skuId=6499940

I used an older version of it for nearly six years and it served me well. It finally slowed down enough to make me get the above version.

 

[Wornout]

I am using this HP Stream 11 right now:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-str...gb-emmc-diamond-white/6499940.p?skuId=6499940

I used an older version of it for nearly six years and it served me well. It finally slowed down enough to make me get the above version.

Bill
Thanks, that looks a pretty good deal.

Joe

 

[Auburn]

I use a MS Surface pro 8. Has worked well for me.

 

[igneouss]

Any mainstream, current generation, lap top is good. I opt for SSD hard drive but that's most lap tops these days. SSD drives are theoretically more vibration resistant. I did buy a smaller lap top to make packing easier. 14" in this case. I also have a slim padded slip cover for additional protection when packed on the bike.

 

[keithu]

I work for a major laptop manufacturer, so I won't be a shill here. But I second the recommendation for a solid state (SSD) hard drive. That should better tolerate the vibrations of motorcycle travel. I also recommend a laptop that uses a USB-C charger. It's pretty common nowadays from most manufacturers. It means the charger is basically universal, and if it dies on the road you can buy a new one at any Staples/Officemax/etc. If it still uses a proprietary charger that's an extra risk.

 

[Joe Pasquarello]

Check out what Dell Refurbished has to offer. I bought a nice 12" Latitude from them a few years ago and it has served me well.

Joe