Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
8/17/2026 9:19:34 AM EDT
Hi all . I tried to google this but pretty much just got advertisements as answers. I need to find a smaller laptop that has USBc data transfer capability to update meshcore repeater systems. I tried OTA updates on my iphone but the repeater firmware is not where it needs to be. This leaves me climbing on roofs and plugging in to the repeaters . Laptop also needs to be somewhat durable and operate windows internet explorer . I looked at tablets but most dont have usbc data out. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Originally Posted By WinstonSmith:
In the army, if you jump on a hand grenade and save everyone you get a medal. At my job, you get more hand grenades.
8/17/2026 4:01:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Lenovo Thinkpad series is reasonably robust and newer ones have the USB-C plug. Often you can get them used from off-lease.

Same with Dell Business off lease. Lots of these are going to have an aluminum case which is a bit more bump proof than plastic.
Mercy on the criminal is cruelty to the innocent.
8/17/2026 5:00:12 PM EDT
[#2]
Off-lease.... here is a middle of the road one for $300.
8/17/2026 5:52:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RR_Broccoli][Edited] [#3]
Quote History
Originally Posted By SR712:
Off-lease.... here is a middle of the road one for $300.
View Quote
Jump on this OP. The T490 has the 16 gig, one step up from the T480 I am typing on at the moment. With a Win11 license it's a steal. EDIT: AND it will take Linux quite well if you want extra life out of it later.
Mercy on the criminal is cruelty to the innocent.
8/17/2026 7:39:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: King_Mud][Edited] [#4]
Quote History
Originally Posted By SR712:
Off-lease.... here is a middle of the road one for $300.
View Quote


Is that site reputable?
8/17/2026 8:01:14 PM EDT
[#5]
Awesome thank all of you
Originally Posted By WinstonSmith:
In the army, if you jump on a hand grenade and save everyone you get a medal. At my job, you get more hand grenades.
8/18/2026 8:29:12 AM EDT
[#6]
Wherever you buy from, when you receive the unit, be sure you got what was represented on the web site. ie. check the specs... processor speed, memory, hard drive, etc.

Sign up to continue the discussion

Create a free account to share your thoughts, follow topics, and connect with the AR15.COM community.

Already a member? Sign In