Alternatives to a laptop

Discussion in 'C-Bus Wired Hardware' started by MHeaton, Jan 19, 2014.

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    MHeaton

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    I have used an old Windows XP machine for ages to program my touch screens and other hardware and, as we know, MS is stopping support for XP in April. So I am looking at what I can replace it with. Everything else I do on my laptop can be done using an iPad and all the CBUS network programming via a WISER over the WAN.

    Has anyone any ideas or views about things like USB to IP converters for doing the firmware programming on touch panels so I don't have to shell out for a new laptop for one thing?

    Thanks
    Mark
     
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    XP will still run. So if you are happy with the laptop no need to buy a new machine.
     
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    Laptop is probably going to be cheaper, and easier in the long run.. Plus backing up of projects etc..

    You can pickup half decent spec'd laptop for ~<$500 these days...

    Cheers..

    PS how are you able to run toolkit on your ipad without a pc in the background somewhere?
     
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    PC on a WAN in a different city!
    Just don't want to lug that round with me!
     
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    works fine on my surface pro.

    something small and touchscreen might be more portable for you on-site?

    Asus make a well priced tablet windows 8 machine.
     
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