Thread: [NOT REQUIRED] a good Laptop with RS232
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Old 01-10-2014, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by miki63au View Post
OK, if I get the Keyspan should I use the same laptop?
For taking pics I use a Core-i7 2.3GHz with 8GB and OS W7

.....if I get the converter, should I use this laptop for guide and pics or get a second one and separate the functions?
I had no issues running PHD and Nebulosity plus CdC on a 2GB Atom powered Windows XP notebook so an 8GB i7 should do it standing on its ear.

However I wouldn't recommend stacking while guiding and capturing. Stacking is rather CPU and memory intensive.