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From: "Richard Hoskins" <healthmaps@comcast.net>
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Subject: RE: laptop requirements for running GIS and census data files?
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:07:04 -0800
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I use a Dell laptop, had it for 5 years, so I expect it is pretty slow, and
it works fine for ESRI, Caliper, Manifold, and MapInfo GIS. Next time I'd
like to get one with a wider screen. But the Dell seems to not being
interested in quitting. Also run SAS, Stata, S-Plus - no problems there
either. One item I recommend is a Maxtor external drive, 250MB which can be
used for backup and a place to store GIS files. Also convenient for moving
stuff back and forth to a work station. 

Dick H 

-----Original Message-----
From: WAPHGIS-owner@u.washington.edu [mailto:WAPHGIS-owner@u.washington.edu]
On Behalf Of Anita M Kay
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 1:13 PM
To: waphgis@u.washington.edu
Subject: laptop requirements for running GIS and census data files?

To anybody knowledgeable about laptop computers for GIS and demographics
work:

I'm shopping for a laptop with sufficient hard drive space, RAM, processor
and graphics speed, and display resolution to crunch numbers and display
large GIS and census data files and graphics.

Would anyone be willing to share recommendations on hardware, operating
system etc., or a particular laptop model that works well for you?  All
advice and ideas greatly appreciated!

A. M. Kay, M.S.
Research Analyst
Health & Social Inequality


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