Small laptop for imaging - advise please

[reddoss]

I am putting together a dual imaging rig and will be needing a new laptop just to run Nebulosity 3 for the second imaging camera (all three USB ports are being used on the current laptop).

I am looking for a small light weight model (10 inch (or smaller) screen) that has a long battery life (several hours), Windows 7 and that is not 'touch sensitive'.

I have been in to PC world and a few other places to find one, unfortunately all the new models have touch sensitive screens (probably not much good out in the field with dew etc) and Windows 8.

Does anyone have any suggestions, or can recommend a good secondhand UK dealership which may have a suitable model.

Cheers,

           Justyn

[nightfisher]

How about a nearly new Lenovo Ideapad S205, this has 3 usb ports and win 7 i use it for all my surfing and find it a pretty good machine

[tekkydave]

You will struggle to find a new PC on the high street with Windows 7. If you consider 2nd hand then Morgan have a good reputation.

http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/

[happy-kat]

Would using a usb hub on your current setup address what you need?

[Earl]

i got a lenovo off ibay i7 8gb for under 300

[Bizibilder]

Another vote for Morgan Computers - you can get a windows 7 lappy for around £140 - grade A1 refurbished (usual disclaimer).  Or here: http://www.thelaptopcentre.co.uk/cheap-refurbished-laptops.html  with a 6 month warranty (again usual disclaimer).

[reddoss]

Would using a usb hub on your current setup address what you need?

Thanks for the advice and web links guys. I have decided to go for another laptop rather than a USB hub. If one of the laptops packs up during an imaging session out in the sticks, at least I will still be able to image with one camera. 

I am getting a refurbished Samsung  netbook with a 10' screen from The Laptop Center - £149. Although they don't have much processing power, it will suit me as it has a very long battery life and will only be used to run the image capture software.

Cheers once again.