timmo66 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Looking at upgrading work laptop, I currently have a bulky dell running xp. Want to go small, but in people's opinions based on your own experiences, will I miss the optical drive? Laptop will be used for site visits too, so will be running panel software etc, but will be mainly used for doing my daily work from other locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 How often did u use it? I dont as a rule but copying a dvd etc onto usb or the network is annoying when you need it Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Don't use it unless I need to load software on. As anything in life though, as soon as you don't have something, you need it. Edited February 28, 2015 by timmo66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Don't think I've needed the optical drive on mine for over a year. I do have a USB superdive which I could use if I had to tho. Been looking at this but not sure what it would be like, would only be for occasion use for fire panels etc. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/ipad-tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/linx-10-tablet-black-32-gb-10100243-pdt.html#cat-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quick search for external use drives, only roughly £20 so that's a good option. I have a windows tablet which was destined for work but I use that for home now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I use an external as a rule or copy to usb Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quick search for external use drives, only roughly £20 so that's a good option. I have a windows tablet which was destined for work but I use that for home now. £20 ain't bad.. I've started to find some manufacturers give you a link to download the software rather than having it on a CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I tried a netbook for work a while back, Maybe I'm old fashion but proper keyboard with no. pad & proper sized display is much easier Currently have a l540 thinkpad, its will do a morning off the battery ect... which is much better than my other ones Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-Security Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I tried a netbook for work a while back, Â I did and found that most of the software we use doesn't fit the screen properly Quote www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 With software and manuals coming on CD's more now, I wouldn't want to be carrying a separate USB Drive around myself. Still happy with my "bulky" dell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I can't remember the last time I used the cd drive on any of my laptops Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 With software and manuals coming on CD's more now, I wouldn't want to be carrying a separate USB Drive around myself. Still happy with my "bulky" dell. Compared to most other laptops these days the old dells are like garden slabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Anyone use a panasonic toughbook? Any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSE Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We've had Toughbook CF18's for around 8 years, But they've now been retired.  I've moved onto the Panasonic Toughpad FZG1, Fantastic rugged weatherproof tablet, Ideal for field work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goncall Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 just buy a second hand lappy if its getting lugged around site,ive got a company toshiba thats around 7 yr old and scratched to bits and a bit **** but its only got work software on and its fine does what it needs to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDT Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 the toughbooks are good they do a cf-72 ( with a cd drive built in ) which is bigger and tougher then a normal laptop also has a serial port built in. The cf-18 has been retired but there is cf-19 out there. Â The only trouble i can see with toughbooks if you drop it on a tiled floor you are going to break the tile before the laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I can't remember the last time I used the cd drive on any of my laptops  Too right, 5 days before the deadline on returning my old one for an upgrade, thought I'd better try the DVD which I hadn't used in about 2 years. Oh fook... It was buggered.  Managed to get a replacement from ebay last minute. Worth it as replacement laptop is free as long as old one gets back working 100%. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 I am starting to sway. Been looking at Lenovo thinkpad (bottom model) and another dell. Definitely not small laptops, but come with all the connectivity that a smaller laptop doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Been looking at Lenovo thinkpad (bottom model) mine came from the outlet http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/outlet_gb/LenovoPortal/en_GB/catalog.workflow:expandcategory?current-catalog-id=A2237039E3A94564A38AED4E43ECE9B5¤t-category-id=F022F18B4017EBE14BF7EB852BB4F9BB#/?page-index=1&facet-1=1&page-size=100&sort-criteria=1 will the co. buy it ? do you have leon ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 mine came from the outlet http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/outlet_gb/LenovoPortal/en_GB/catalog.workflow:expandcategory?current-catalog-id=A2237039E3A94564A38AED4E43ECE9B5¤t-category-id=F022F18B4017EBE14BF7EB852BB4F9BB#/?page-index=1&facet-1=1&page-size=100&sort-criteria=1 will the co. buy it ? do you have leon ? Car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 a4 surely Quote securitywarehouse https://store.securitywarehouse.co.uk Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Car? yes Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 I do. Are you a stalker? It's not sign written though, have you seen one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I was toying with getting one, I've seen a lettered one & guessed you may have one too ? You like ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) It's a very nice drive. Usual mod cons, including Bluetooth. Mine is the S model so doesn't have electric rear windows and led running lights (amongst other things), have to upgrade to SE or FR for those perks. Edited March 1, 2015 by timmo66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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