I can recommend the full size desktop computer I bought a couple
months ago specifically for my new Flex 5000a/RX2/Writelog/digitalwhatever.
It is the Systemax VXQ2, around $600 (
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4234804&sku=SYX-2024&srkey=vxq2
)
It came with:
XP Pro OS, good for compatibility with existing ham software
(Vista Business is included if/when I need it)
Q8200 Intel Quad high performance CPU
Built-in serial and parallel ports (plus several USB ports)
several open slots for expandability
If I had waited until now to order it, I would also have gotten a
free copy of Windows7 in October. I am running the XP Pro but have
the Vista available for use if I ever want it.
Much cheaper ones will work well - I needed high performance for SDR radio.
YMMV Jerry W4UK
At 12:09 PM 8/7/2009, K0HB wrote:
>Sometime soon I need to pull the trigger on a new PC for the shack.
>
>Critical applications will be:
>
>WriteLog (current V10.72E)
>Logger32 (current V3.20)
>microHAM Router (current V7.2.4)
>
>Is there any style of VISTA that I should avoid?
>
>73, de Hans, K0HB
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