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Re: Laptop on 2011 robot

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Originally Posted by Peter Johnson View Post
One for the Q&A: the price limit for individual components is still $400, with no exemption for a laptop. Not many laptops out there at price points below $400.
Also, you can put together your own machine using a Mini-ITX motherboard. LogicSupply.com is where we get ours for work. You can get a motherboard with processor for around $75-$100, and a power supply for $70-$80. Then all you need is HD and RAM. I'm not sure if any of the boards there will boot off a USB drive or not, but if they do then the HD can be cut down to a 4GB or 8GB USB stick.
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