[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

Hi all,

I am looking at getting a cheap laptop for use with Ozi Explorer, Skymap Pro, maybe the sky, geocaching and photo storage and the like. I need to hook up to it a GPS via Serial Cable, aswell as being able to connect a Scope to it in the future. It will need at least 1 serial port 2 prefered, 1 parallel port. 2 USB, CD burner, DVD not important. Screen can be 14" or 15" at least a 20gb hard drive but 40gb better. at least 256-512mb or RAM. Price between $500 and $1000. I would also like to add wireless networking so I can use it on the net at the same time as this machine (we have ADSL).


If you know of any laptop types that fit into this area please let me know. Also laptops you have or have used that have these features.

I am still looking at this stage but just need to be pointed in the right direction. I have not owned or used a laptop before.