I'm looking to buy a new laptop

Pogo · 07-19-2015, 08:02 AM

I want a small light one with a screen between 13" - 15". And I don't want some old out of date clunker. I don't want Windoze or Apple.

I'm considering Chromebook. It is a flavor of Android.

One thing I absolutely need is for it to work with Helicon Remote for my camera. Straight Android does work with Helicon software. I think I'll send an email to Helicon and ask them if their software will work with Chromebook.

Czubek · 07-19-2015, 08:46 AM

I found this: http://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-remote-sdk/

Since Android is Linux based, you should be able to make it work? Maybe order one with a blank drive and take it from there? Just a thought.

Brian

Pogo · 07-19-2015, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czubek

I found this: http://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-remote-sdk/

Since Android is Linux based, you should be able to make it work? Maybe order one with a blank drive and take it from there? Just a thought.

Brian

I think so. I've sent them that question before ordering a chromebook. If not, I'll continue using my Samsung 10" tablet.

I was mainly wanting the option of a standard keyboard.

Czubek · 07-20-2015, 11:08 AM

Have you thought about obtaining a "bare bones" laptop? You could do whatever you wanted and not be chained to someone else's operating system and configuration.

Brian

10 Bears · 07-20-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pogo

I think so. I've sent them that question before ordering a chromebook. If not, I'll continue using my Samsung 10" tablet.

I was mainly wanting the option of a standard keyboard.

THAT is my irritation about laptops. The keyboard without keys.
Hell, I could sit in my recliner all day, with a good keyboard.
I even thought about hooking it up to the 50" TV. My recliner is less that ten feet from that big screen.

Pogo · 07-20-2015, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czubek

Have you thought about obtaining a "bare bones" laptop? You could do whatever you wanted and not be chained to someone else's operating system and configuration.

Brian

I've thought about that if I can find one like that with a fast processor.

Czubek · 07-21-2015, 07:26 AM

I'm sure you've checked all the usual outlets. A while back, I was looking at bare bones kits and got interested in the notebook/laptop sections. I believe Newegg or Tigerdirect had pretty fast kits with processors, but I can't remember. It may have been one of the not so common sites, though...

Found this while looking around: http://www.directron.com/laptopdiy.html It's dated, but little has changed.

Brian

Pogo · 07-21-2015, 11:12 AM

I might end up doing that. Also, while I'm not a big fan of Dell computers, they have some decent prices on laptops loaded with Ubuntu.

I contacted Helicon and they advised me their software didn't work with Chromecast. But the Windows version of Helicon will work with Linux using Wine.

Czubek · 07-21-2015, 04:24 PM

I'm no fan of Dell, either, but I had a 620 Inspiron, or whatever it is, given to me. They said it didn't work. After I kicked all the viruses out of it and got the drive all cleaned up, it's not a bad secondary rig.

Brian

55chevy · 07-21-2015, 04:27 PM

Pogo, have you looked at Toms hardware website? They test all kinds of computer things...they may help you in your search.

Czubek · 07-22-2015, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

Pogo, have you looked at Toms hardware website? They test all kinds of computer things...they may help you in your search.

Tom's is a pretty good site for computer stuff. http://www.tomshardware.com/

Brian

Pogo · 07-22-2015, 07:15 AM

Yes. I"ve used Toms Hardware several times. Agreed, that is a good resource for information.

Czubek · 07-23-2015, 08:05 AM

Somewhere I saw laptops with no drives or memory. Seems they had pretty fast Intel processors, too. Now, I can't for the life of me remember where. I ran across them when I was looking for parts to build this one.

Brian

4thIDvet · 07-23-2015, 08:17 AM

If you buy it off Amazon do not give it a good review. I did with this laptop went to buy another one and the damn price was up a $100 bucks.

aviator · 07-23-2015, 12:01 PM

I've got a Dell from the college surplus department and of course they loaded it up for me, works great for $75

07-19-2015, 08:02 AM	#1
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	I'm looking to buy a new laptop I want a small light one with a screen between 13" - 15". And I don't want some old out of date clunker. I don't want Windoze or Apple. I'm considering Chromebook. It is a flavor of Android. One thing I absolutely need is for it to work with Helicon Remote for my camera. Straight Android does work with Helicon software. I think I'll send an email to Helicon and ask them if their software will work with Chromebook. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

07-19-2015, 08:46 AM	#2
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	I found this: http://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-remote-sdk/ Since Android is Linux based, you should be able to make it work? Maybe order one with a blank drive and take it from there? Just a thought. Brian __________________ 3 Here at the Dirty Dozen's Bunker, we have no problems, only solutions.

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07-23-2015, 12:01 PM	#15
aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 52,383	I've got a Dell from the college surplus department and of course they loaded it up for me, works great for $75 __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Pesident Ronald Reagan

07-20-2015, 11:08 AM	#4
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Have you thought about obtaining a "bare bones" laptop? You could do whatever you wanted and not be chained to someone else's operating system and configuration. Brian

07-21-2015, 07:26 AM	#7
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	I'm sure you've checked all the usual outlets. A while back, I was looking at bare bones kits and got interested in the notebook/laptop sections. I believe Newegg or Tigerdirect had pretty fast kits with processors, but I can't remember. It may have been one of the not so common sites, though... Found this while looking around: http://www.directron.com/laptopdiy.html It's dated, but little has changed. Brian

07-21-2015, 11:12 AM	#8
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	I might end up doing that. Also, while I'm not a big fan of Dell computers, they have some decent prices on laptops loaded with Ubuntu. I contacted Helicon and they advised me their software didn't work with Chromecast. But the Windows version of Helicon will work with Linux using Wine.

07-21-2015, 04:24 PM	#9
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	I'm no fan of Dell, either, but I had a 620 Inspiron, or whatever it is, given to me. They said it didn't work. After I kicked all the viruses out of it and got the drive all cleaned up, it's not a bad secondary rig. Brian

07-21-2015, 04:27 PM	#10
55chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central Orygun Posts: 4,381	Pogo, have you looked at Toms hardware website? They test all kinds of computer things...they may help you in your search.

07-22-2015, 07:15 AM	#12
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	Yes. I"ve used Toms Hardware several times. Agreed, that is a good resource for information.

07-23-2015, 08:05 AM	#13
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Somewhere I saw laptops with no drives or memory. Seems they had pretty fast Intel processors, too. Now, I can't for the life of me remember where. I ran across them when I was looking for parts to build this one. Brian