Diagnostic laptop.

[boomam]

Hi.

Can anyone recommend a laptop that i can use for diagnostic purposes?
I have an old Dell im using at the moment, but wouldnt mind something different.

Requirements:
1024x768+ screen
dual core
2Gb ram
100Gb+ HDD
Serial port
Gigabit LAN
WiFi.


Any suggestions?
Thanks. .

[Geoff]

I know why you've marked the serial port in bold. Most laptops these days don't have one. How about a USB to Serial adapter, would that work?

[boomam]

I know why you've marked the serial port in bold. Most laptops these days don't have one. How about a USB to Serial adapter, would that work?

Because it could have gotten lost by people quickly reading the post. Thought it best to highlight as its a key point for me.

I know some of the Dell Latitudes and Precisions have serial ports. But im unsure on what those type of Dells are like?

[Geoff]

Our D505/D510's do have serial ports.

[boomam]

Im currently doing it all of a battered old D510 myself, but wouldnt mind something with a bit of grunt behind it. .

[Ric_]

You really will struggle finding a serial port... even Thinkpads don't bother with legacy ports now. I just leave my converter permanently attached to a serial cable.