Durable Laptop for OTR

I have a HP Pavilion DV6, havent had any problems with it, but I dont have mine on a mount, nor would I recomend it.

Are you a Company driver?



American Trucker

 

I dont recomend it for all of those reasons, You shouldnt be looking over at a computer while driveing and do who knows what else, GPS can be distracting enough at times when it keeps yelling at you lol

And that mount is going to be in your way all the time, espeically if you have a narrow cab.

Vibrations are really bad for electronics espiecally computers unless you go spend the money for one with a solid state harddrive. You'd be 1000 times better off useing the Rand McNally GPS. It does everything you could ever want and then more.




American Trucker

 

I use an IBM T23 on the road. Toughest laptop I've ever had. It was still when IBM made their laptops and before Lenovo (sp) bought that part of the line.

 

I have been using DELL Laptops since I started "carrying" years ago, and have never had any MAJOR problems...... and getting a replacement HD took 24 to 36 hours. Once I needed work done, they sent me a shipping box (on Friday) The DHL driver WAITED till I boxed it up. I got my laptop BACK before 10AM on Monday FIXED.
They once came to me and did some work on my last laptop in Laredo I only had to call them ahead of time (as if I was already there).
I generally replace my laptop every three years and cover the new one for EVERYTHING, including accidental dropping for three years.
NOTE: that the MOST EXPENSIVE laptop accessory is the WARRANTY, but it is always well worth it.

 

LOL yea, my Dell XPS 1530 has taken MANY a bunk dive over the last 4 years, still ticking.

 

Reasons for keeping it off the bunk? Falling or sliding off? I would think it would receive the best anti-vibration on the bunk, albeit braced so it doesn't slide off.