We've experimented around with various devices, and I'll agree that the Microsoft Surface line is a good choice. You can find 3rd party heavy duty protective cases on Amazon that are worthwhile if you plan on using it in the field. Also note that the current Surface Pro 6th gen product only has one USB type A port so you'll likely need a few dongles to get your work done. I also have a Surface Go and like it. It is small, light, has a USB C port, and gets most of my work done BUT it is slow. Microsoft is holding a product release event on October 2nd that will likely have new surface products. I would wait for that if you want to either get the latest and greatest or wait for the older generation to go on sale. Costco had a good deal for a Surface Pro 6 with pen and keyboard not too long ago.
August Luminalt On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 1:09 PM Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> wrote: > Kelly > By the time you buy all the extras vs a basic laptop fewer items to carry > and loose. > I do programming in Hawaii and California and my Dell still can do e > everything needed and a lot less money but that's just me "KISS" > > On Tue, Sep 17, 2019, 1:02 PM James Rudolph <jamesrudolp...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> We are transitioning from Dell laptops to Surface Pro's with cell >> service. >> The flexibility of these units in the field seems to be unrivaled. >> >> >> >> *James B. Rudolph* >> >> *Hawai'i Unified* >> >> *Director of Energy* >> >> *ES Electrician # 10816* >> >> *NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155* >> >> *808.594.9969* >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:14 AM Kelly Larson <solarwre...@asis.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Esteemed wrenches, >>> >>> I am looking to buy a PC tablet/laptop for testing in the field. I will >>> be using a Solmetric PVA, Seaward 210 and Survey, excel spreadsheet, >>> internet, and email. >>> >>> I also would like to be able to read and annotate pdfs. >>> >>> Suggestions? What do you use? What are the advantages and shortcomings >>> of your device? >>> >>> Thank you for your response in advance! >>> >>> Kelly >>> >>> >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> Kelly Larson >>> Electrical Engineer >>> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ >>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer Specialist™ >>> NABCEP Certified PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist™ >>> IREC Certified Master Trainer™/ PV >>> CA Electrical Contractor# 868189 >>> SolarKelly.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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