From: Joe Smith (joey@joesmith.net)
Date: Tue Dec 14 2004 - 09:14:23 EST
On Mon, 13 Dec 2004, Kris Wingard wrote:
> I highly recommend the Latitude D600. I work for a consulting company,
> and all of our engineers use that model. You're right about the ports,
> it is so crucial to have parallel/serial/USB in this line of work, and
> the latitude comes standard with all of them. The built-in wireless
I like the USB wireless adapters. They have a short cable on them that
allows you to position the adapter/antenna in a hotter signal zone, like
on the dash or on a window sill in a cafe.
You can also play with antenna polarization to get better signal. I have
even added a 3 ft. usb extension and cable tied the adapter to the luggage
rack to get really good signal for drive around surveying. (ok
wardriving)
Also if you get a Dell, be sure and locate that little fan control widget
on the internet, it monitors temperature and you can manually turn the
fans on, low or high speed, 1 or both fans. (if a dual fan model)
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