| Recent advances in portable computing technology have paved the way for
this new trend in field digital recording. This approach offers some advantages
over more traditional approaches identified in the alternative portable
listing. The laptop approach provides the excellent combination of functionality
and flexibility found in a PC based approach. Any current laptop computer
should work as long as it meets some basic requirements similar to that
found in the Dell Latitude system. Key factors that will impact performance
are memory, hard drive space and battery capacity. Special battery powered
options are available if extended operating time is needed. Complete turnkey
systems are also available from some manufacturers such as the one listed
by Sonic Sense. |