Minimum Spec Laptop To Run Memory Map

[Scorpion]

I'm thinking of buying an old laptop to run Memory Map on when I'm out green laning etc. I have an inverter in the truck so powering it is no problem. I don't want a big screen, 14" would be the max. So what minimum spec would you guys recommend? Also what type of GPS, wireless or wired?

Thanks for any advice.

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

I've had it running on a bluetooth GPS Receiver


Trev

[Scorpion]

I have a bluetooth GPS receiver and a bluetooth dongle Trev, just need a laptop to try them out on!

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

well my copy of MM states a set of minimum requirements that are decidedly set below low

[nero279]

i don't think it's particularly memory hungry, i'd just get a little webbook running xp, round about £170 or less if you look about, most have 1GB of ram and 80GB hard disk, but one running 512MB RAM and a small SSD would be fine for memory map i reckon. Install the program to the internal disk and put your maps on a memory card. Every one i've looked at have had card readers built in.

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

I have a couple of SD card readers and cards here of at least 1gb should you need them.


Trev

[Scorpion]

I have a couple of SD card readers and cards here of at least 1gb should you need them.


Trev

Cheers Trev, I've got cards and readers a plenty! What with cameras, phones and a Wii I've amassed quite a few cards.

I've got a cracking Sony Vaio Centrino laptop but don't want to use that. I'm basically after the cheapest option for the truck.

[Guest]

I have it running on a Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 with 1ghz processor and 3/4 gig memory. It will run with far less than this, would run on a 256mb memory 300mhz CF-27 quite easy, you can pick up one for less than 100 quid and it is unbreakable by all but the most heavy handed use - running it over with a 42 ton truck.

[MadcapMagician]

Dude, it runs on my phone, so any laptop should be fine.

[steve s]

can you not put mm on your sat/nav ?

[steve s]

ok i can answer my own question sat/navs are not recommended

[gwh200]

im on a real old memory map.............comes in paperback form,i look at it ,memorise it and drive there !!

[tintin]

OK for the MM illiterate amongst us (ie: me) has anyone got a link to a website that explains MM and its use. (would like the full SP)
Cheers
Alan

[gwh200]

get an atlas dude..........i used one and drove all over europe for 10 years or so on it

[steve s]

get an atlas dude..........i used one and drove all over europe for 10 years or so on it

and you only wanted to go to seaford