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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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what laptop 4 reprogramming e prom

does any one know what is needed in the lap top to work with program?have compaq3/25ccontura . and i was wondering if this will work or what tolook 4 in 1:hail: thank's4 any help
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Car: '89 Trans Am WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T5WC
Axle/Gears: 3.08 posi
u will want 2 look 4 at least 1 that has a processor speed of 200mhz 4 the tuning software.

u will also want 1 with a serial port (preferrably) AND/OR (and preferred) a USB port, and perhaps a parallel port, depending on your burn hardware.

u will also want 1 with enough keys to fully spell words when typing.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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thank's that should get me started. :hail:
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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MY EXPERIENCE WAS THAT MY OLD 1996 LAPTOP BATTERY WOULD NOT hold a charge so i would often lose data. batteries are extremely expensive $180(sharp unit). a 12 v adapter i think was $80 radio shack. so i opted for new unit but i could write it off as a biz expense.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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hollllly sheeeetthat much?wow i allready know i need a battery that suck's .didnt take that into consideration .
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