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mrk1 · 02-09-2014, 11:05 AM

All these half tablet half laptop things aren't really want I'm looking for. Just a traditional laptop.

Andrew025 · 02-09-2014, 11:17 AM

If you're just looking to use it for tuning, I'd suggest going on craigslist and picking up the cheapest decent laptop you can find.

jamesm · 02-09-2014, 11:52 AM

i really wish @EcuTek would just give us a mac build so that we didn't have to worry about it... but that'll probably never happen. a man can dream lol.

nelsmar · 02-09-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesm

i really wish @EcuTek would just give us a mac build so that we didn't have to worry about it... but that'll probably never happen. a man can dream lol.

That would be bliss however I would prefer the time spent in producing live editing. I would pay a pretty penny for that. That would safe a ton of time on the dyno.

Doughnuts · 02-09-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesm

Does anyone still make a decent cheap laptop with windows 7?

Most laptop manufactures are stuck with Windows 8, however OEMs can downgrade Windows 8 pro to Windows 7 pro. Most of what you find downgraded are higher end laptops like Lenovo Thinkpads and Dell Precisions. I would say, for a *cheap* win 7 laptop, to check out some local small computer stores, often they have some slightly older models laying around for good prices.

mrk1 · 02-09-2014, 01:27 PM

is 7 better then 8? 8 looks like a cartoon to me, in commercials at least

Andrew025 · 02-09-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

is 7 better then 8? 8 looks like a cartoon to me, in commercials at least

From a performance stand point, yes.
It's really not as bad as everyone says it is. Just use desktop mode and it's almost identical to 7.

Doughnuts · 02-09-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew025

From a performance stand point, yes.
It's really not as bad as everyone says it is. Just use desktop mode and it's almost identical to 7.

Although.. Installing unsigned drivers in windows 8 does require a few more steps. Do ECUtek/OFT cables have signed drivers?

SirBrass · 02-09-2014, 02:26 PM

I know that Windows 8.1 has no trouble running ECUTek.

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DJCarbine · 02-09-2014, 02:27 PM

Search around local computer shops for off-lease thinkpads, T400 is a good example

$150-200 and are readily available. Any thinkpad from that era would be good for tuning and even other light duty things (no gaming)

mrk1 · 02-09-2014, 02:30 PM

I don't know of any comp stores in my area other then the big box stores

mrk1 · 02-09-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DJCarbine

Search around local computer shops for off-lease thinkpads, T400 is a good example

$150-200 and are readily available. Any thinkpad from that era would be good for tuning and even other light duty things (no gaming)

Google shopping shows good results for refurbished T400's

jamesm · 02-09-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew025

From a performance stand point, yes.
It's really not as bad as everyone says it is. Just use desktop mode and it's almost identical to 7.

Oh yes, yes it is. It's pretty awful. I guess it's in the eye of the beholder, but it's Microsoft's biggest misstep (among many) in years if you ask me.

The windows 8 user experience:

"Is it a laptop? Is it a tablet? Hold on, I'm supposed to touch the screen it seems. Shit my computer doesn't have a touchscreen. <grabs tablet> Why is everything so small? Htf am I supposed to touch that? Where is all my stuff?!?! Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhhh <throws in trash>".

I'd rather dig out my own eyeballs with a butter knife. Just do one thing and do it well, it's not rocket science lol.

SirBrass · 02-09-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

I don't know of any comp stores in my area other then the big box stores

Try used from Amazon, then.

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