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    Posted: 11.Mar.2010 at 22:07
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a new laptop for start up business use. Will be using 2D cad pretty frequently but for pretty straight forward drawing/ mapping.
Any advice/ thoughts on the following spec or need for upgrade on any specifics??
Any advice appreciated..



HP EliteBook 8540p i5-520M Notebook
Processor Family:Intel Core i5 Mobile
Further information :http://manufacturer.bechtle.com/default_partner.asp?ID=HEW_BD_IE
Processor Type:Intel Core i5-520M,3 MB Cache, 2.40 GHz
Display:15.6" HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
Main Memory:2048 MB
Memory Banks (occupied/total):1/2
Hard Drive:250 GB
Optical Drive:DVD Burner
Docking Expansion:Yes - Optional
Graphics Memory:1024 MB
Wireless Functions:Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Operating System:Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
UMTS On Board:Internally Upgradeable
Glossy Display:No
Express Card Slot:Yes
Description:Microsoft Office ready

Interfaces:
1x ExpressCard/54 slot
3x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.0 (works with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 equipment)
1x VGA
1x DisplayPort
1x FireWire (1394a)
1x eSATA
1x modem (RJ11)
1x Ethernet (RJ45)
1x microphone
1x headphones
1x media card reader
1x docking station connection
1x connection for optional secondary battery
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Points: 220 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12.Mar.2010 at 13:05
 
Sure the configuration'll work considering you're not pushing too hard.
 
I'm a big fan of Thinkpad™ laptops, 14" screen.
Portable and the battery lasts longer with the smaller screen. Smile


Edited by Tankman - 13.Mar.2010 at 17:24
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I would personally go insane not having a 10 key pad unavailable in the small screen notebooks.
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Points: 220 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27.Mar.2010 at 11:21
Originally posted by mountaingoat mountaingoat wrote:

I would personally go insane not having a 10 key pad unavailable in the small screen notebooks.
 
Small USB number pads are available for notebooks if you prefer to have one.
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Points: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28.Apr.2010 at 08:19
I want to have it .
How much money for that USB ?????





Edited by laptopshop - 28.Apr.2010 at 08:22
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Originally posted by laptopshop laptopshop wrote:

I want to have it .
How much money for that USB ?????
 
Logitech has a cordless USB number pad, 'bout $35.00 USD.
 
Some wired USB number pads are priced as low as $10.00 USD.
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Points: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05.Sep.2010 at 21:03
I have been using my HP Laptop for 3 years with 3 different versions of Autocad. BTW, I have the expanded KB with the number pad. I had no problems until I installed Windows 7 64 bit. I had to run it in compatibility mode.
Then I had a catestrophic falure and now I can no longer get the install programs to work.
This sucks, because I prefer ACLT98 over all of them. At work, I use AutoCad2008 and I hate it. I usually do everything in ACLT98 then save it in the later format.
My 98 is an upgrade disk so I actually have to install 95 first. W7 will not let that happen even though it ran before.
I may have to migrate the program again with special software from an old HD.
 


Edited by drjorde - 05.Sep.2010 at 21:06
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Found a solution to the Windows 7/64 dilema with older versions of AutoCAD.

Install "VM Ware Player and it will allow you to install any old programs. My Laptop now has the old programs running under the old operating system. It allows old 32 bit programs from older versions to work flawlessly.
 
 
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Points: 2111 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19.Sep.2010 at 10:21
You can do the same with the "WinXP mode" (virtual WinXP) in Windows 7.
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Points: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19.Sep.2010 at 16:07
When I first migrated the programs using a special program designed for that purpose, I was able to get it to run using the XP Compatibility mode.
When I lost the hard drive and had to reload Windows 7 64 bit the install programs for the older AutoCADs were stopped dead in their tracks and would not install. Without the ability to install, you don't get to use the XP Compatibility mode.
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