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1. 05:32 AM - List of good laptops to use for the 4K? (John Gribble)
2. 05:52 AM - Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? (Bobby Braun)
3. 06:32 AM - Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? (Scott Thibault)
4. 08:49 AM - Sony Press release (Scott Thibault)
5. 01:37 PM - Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? (Randy Visentine)
6. 01:58 PM - Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? (Dick Brussee)
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| Subject: | List of good laptops to use for the 4K? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "John Gribble" <johngribble@comcast.net>
In reading many of these posts over the last few years, I've learned
quite a bit about the quirkiness that can accompany using them. I'm
getting close to installing my C90/XDP4K in the next couple of months
myself and have determined the first obstacle to proper usage of the 4K.
a laptop. I'm sending a call out to those who have info regarding what
laptops they use to run/program the unit, and which ones are more
user-friendly for doing so. I'm beginning to get in the market for a
laptop, and I know that it has to have a dedicated built-in serial port,
so I guess I'm just taking a consensus of what everyone else uses.
Anyone who could provide info about this, along with pros/cons for what
you use could be very helpful in determining what to get down the road.
Thanks in advance.
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| Subject: | Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Bobby Braun" <bobbybraun@comcast.net>
I personally use a Compaq 2100US, and have never had any connection or
compatibility issues others have spoke of. However, if I would be able to
do it over again, I'd scrap the Compaq and go through Gateway or Dell.
Compaq has sh#t for customer service, and my DVD/CD Burner Drive has done
nothing but make bad cd's since I've gotten it, and their answer to my issue
was for me to "format the computer and re-install windows, then if it still
doesn't work, call us". I have an old Gateway (which by the way has never
burned a coaster like my compaq) that in the past had a video card issue
after it was four years old. I called up Gateway and within a few minutes a
new video card was on it's way, an even better one than I had from the
beginning, and all at no cost to me. They take care of their people, Compaq
makes you sit on hold for an hour, and then you have to try to discern what
some newly nationalized Arab is trying to ask or tell you to do over the
phone. That is my opinion, I can't tell you how much I don't recommend
going to your local Best Buy or electronics store to get a computer. The
parts are all inferior and the warranty, if the company is willing to back
it up, only lasts a year without paying $100's extra. I made that mistake
for the last time.
Bobby
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Gribble" <johngribble@comcast.net>
Subject: XDP4000X-List: List of good laptops to use for the 4K?
> --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "John Gribble"
<johngribble@comcast.net>
>
> In reading many of these posts over the last few years, I've learned
> quite a bit about the quirkiness that can accompany using them. I'm
> getting close to installing my C90/XDP4K in the next couple of months
> myself and have determined the first obstacle to proper usage of the 4K.
> a laptop. I'm sending a call out to those who have info regarding what
> laptops they use to run/program the unit, and which ones are more
> user-friendly for doing so. I'm beginning to get in the market for a
> laptop, and I know that it has to have a dedicated built-in serial port,
> so I guess I'm just taking a consensus of what everyone else uses.
> Anyone who could provide info about this, along with pros/cons for what
> you use could be very helpful in determining what to get down the road.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Scott Thibault <tbone7467@yahoo.com>
it is a trend for call support to go oversea's as it is cheaper. india is getting
a lot of business as they all have BA's and the cost pre agent is miniscual
compared to the US. sorry my 2 cent. I am looking at getting a sony picture book
for my install and us the xa-300 to connect it throu usb and that way can
have gps dvd and mp3 installed in the system.
Bobby Braun <bobbybraun@comcast.net> wrote:--> XDP4000X-List message posted by:
"Bobby Braun"
I personally use a Compaq 2100US, and have never had any connection or
compatibility issues others have spoke of. However, if I would be able to
do it over again, I'd scrap the Compaq and go through Gateway or Dell.
Compaq has sh#t for customer service, and my DVD/CD Burner Drive has done
nothing but make bad cd's since I've gotten it, and their answer to my issue
was for me to "format the computer and re-install windows, then if it still
doesn't work, call us". I have an old Gateway (which by the way has never
burned a coaster like my compaq) that in the past had a video card issue
after it was four years old. I called up Gateway and within a few minutes a
new video card was on it's way, an even better one than I had from the
beginning, and all at no cost to me. They take care of their people, Compaq
makes you sit on hold for an hour, and then you have to try to discern what
some newly nationalized Arab is trying to ask or tell you to do over the
phone. That is my opinion, I can't tell you how much I don't recommend
going to your local Best Buy or electronics store to get a computer. The
parts are all inferior and the warranty, if the company is willing to back
it up, only lasts a year without paying $100's extra. I made that mistake
for the last time.
Bobby
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Gribble"
Subject: XDP4000X-List: List of good laptops to use for the 4K?
> --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "John Gribble"
>
> In reading many of these posts over the last few years, I've learned
> quite a bit about the quirkiness that can accompany using them. I'm
> getting close to installing my C90/XDP4K in the next couple of months
> myself and have determined the first obstacle to proper usage of the 4K.
> a laptop. I'm sending a call out to those who have info regarding what
> laptops they use to run/program the unit, and which ones are more
> user-friendly for doing so. I'm beginning to get in the market for a
> laptop, and I know that it has to have a dedicated built-in serial port,
> so I guess I'm just taking a consensus of what everyone else uses.
> Anyone who could provide info about this, along with pros/cons for what
> you use could be very helpful in determining what to get down the road.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
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| Subject: | Sony Press release |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Scott Thibault <tbone7467@yahoo.com>
MERGING PERFORMANCE, STYLE AND ATTITUDE WITH XPLOD `ICE' SONY AND AMERICAN PRODUCTS
COMPANY JOIN FORCES TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE SHOW CARS
LAS VEGAS (SEMA Booth #20521), Nov. 4, 2003 - Sony Electronics will be the exclusive
supplier of in-car entertainment (ICE) systems for all of American Products
Company's (APC) demonstration vehicles, the companies announced here today.
Tricked-out, kitted and pulsing with power, 13 Sony Xplod product- equipped cars
that embody the combined strength of two industry leaders will be on display
in the APC booth at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) annual
trade show.
Built to reflect the lifestyles and interests of young after-market performance
and automotive enthusiasts, the vehicles are outfitted with everything from neons,
rims and racing seats to full in-car video entertainment systems and rows
of booming subwoofers.
"Sony and APC join together elements of excitement from both the specialty equipment
and mobile electronics industries to bring 12-volt up to what's hot today
and what will be hot tomorrow," said Bill Lee, general manager for mobile electronics
at Sony Electronics. "The show cars symbolize this trend and serve as
examples of what a truly complete after-market experience can be."
"Our in-depth understanding of our customers and the attention-getting aftermarket
parts and accessories we provide them have made APC the industry leader in
just four years," said Brian Horowitz, President and founder, American Products
Company. "Of course we would want to join forces with the number one entertainment
brand in the world--now, what enthusiasts have only just imagined can
be realized."
WHAT KIND OF ICE ARE YOU ROLLIN', DUDE?
The XplMd /APC show cars are an album of Gen Y- approved import and American tuner
vehicles stocked with a total of more than 13,000 heart-stopping watts of
RMS power and the fiercest entertainment systems on the market. From the Pontiac
Sunfire to the Toyota Celica they represent a breadth of customization and
style.
Cutting edge MP3 devotees will appreciate Sony's CDX-M850MP and CDX-M3DI receivers
that play back MP3-encoded CD-R/RW discs. The CDX-M850MP head unit is both
a beauty and beast with its smooth fluorescent full-motion active black panel
display and intense, sound-enhancing features such as the four-volt preamp output
and DSO, Sony's proprietary dynamic soundstage organizer.
Ground-shaking bass and the muscle for louder output and full performance sound
are achieved in the APC show cars with the XplMd five-sided P5 series of amps
and subs. A total of 20 amplifiers (D mono class and multi-channel) and 35 subwoofers
provide optimal power combined with killer cosmetics and appeal to the
most discriminating db addict.
And since no joy ride would be complete without in-car video, the APC show vehicles
are also equipped with the industry's coolest DVD players and TFT monitors.
Head rests become movie theaters with the XVM-H65 flush mount LCD color monitor,
which has a 6.5-inch screen and the ability to connect to a DVD player or video
game console. Video sources include the Sony DVX-11A DVD/CD player that can
be installed in-dash, under the seat or in the middle console along with the
DVX-100 10-disc DVD/CD player with RF modulator for easy connection to any FM
tuner. The XAV-7W A/V Center has a 7-inch motorized monitor that does double
duty as system information center to display CD or radio settings and as a video
monitor for enjoying DVDs.
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| Subject: | Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Randy Visentine <jvisentine@yahoo.com>
I didn't have a laptop, so I bought a CHEAP windows 98
Compaq w/serial port online for $125! It works like a
charm - but a bit slow.
Later,
Randy V.
--- John Gribble <johngribble@comcast.net> wrote:
> --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "John Gribble"
> <johngribble@comcast.net>
>
> In reading many of these posts over the last few
> years, I've learned
> quite a bit about the quirkiness that can accompany
> using them. I'm
> getting close to installing my C90/XDP4K in the next
> couple of months
> myself and have determined the first obstacle to
> proper usage of the 4K.
> a laptop. I'm sending a call out to those who have
> info regarding what
> laptops they use to run/program the unit, and which
> ones are more
> user-friendly for doing so. I'm beginning to get in
> the market for a
> laptop, and I know that it has to have a dedicated
> built-in serial port,
> so I guess I'm just taking a consensus of what
> everyone else uses.
> Anyone who could provide info about this, along with
> pros/cons for what
> you use could be very helpful in determining what to
> get down the road.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> http://www.matronics.com/archives
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: List of good laptops to use for the 4K? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Dick Brussee" <djpbruss@xs4all.nl>
I'm using a "second life" Compaq Armada with Celeron 333 Mhz and 160 MB
internal memory and Windows 2000. It works better than the old Compaq
Pentium 75 Mhz. with 32 mb and windows 98... The 333 is fast enough...and
Windows 2000 (with all service packs and updates) is very stable...
Be sure to get a good battery with it, because you will find yourself
spending a lot of time with the XDP4000 and your laptop...
Dick Brussee
> --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Randy Visentine
<jvisentine@yahoo.com>
>
> I didn't have a laptop, so I bought a CHEAP windows 98
> Compaq w/serial port online for $125! It works like a
> charm - but a bit slow.
>
> Later,
>
> Randy V.
>
>
> --- John Gribble <johngribble@comcast.net> wrote:
> > --> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "John Gribble"
> > <johngribble@comcast.net>
> >
> > In reading many of these posts over the last few
> > years, I've learned
> > quite a bit about the quirkiness that can accompany
> > using them. I'm
> > getting close to installing my C90/XDP4K in the next
> > couple of months
> > myself and have determined the first obstacle to
> > proper usage of the 4K.
> > a laptop. I'm sending a call out to those who have
> > info regarding what
> > laptops they use to run/program the unit, and which
> > ones are more
> > user-friendly for doing so. I'm beginning to get in
> > the market for a
> > laptop, and I know that it has to have a dedicated
> > built-in serial port,
> > so I guess I'm just taking a consensus of what
> > everyone else uses.
> > Anyone who could provide info about this, along with
> > pros/cons for what
> > you use could be very helpful in determining what to
> > get down the road.
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.matronics.com/archives
> >
> >
>
>
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