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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We use Lenovo with an internal wireless card used with net motion; they work well. At the price we paid we can replace several before we reach the cost of a true ruggedized unit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Juston Manville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>GIS Manager <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Phone: (503) 350-4002<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:jmanville@beavertonoregon.gov"><span style='color:blue'>jmanville@beavertonoregon.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>“The more mature your spatial integration the greater value you realize from spatial investments.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> gis_info-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:gis_info-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Erik Fernandez<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> gis_info@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br><b>Subject:</b> [gis_info] GIS computer question/recommendation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I'm hoping someone out there might have some insight on a recommendation for a new GIS laptop. Generally looking for something with some kick, but I'm not running GIS processes that are going to be setting any records. I'm considering a Dell Latitude e6530 and the Lenovo ThinkPad W530. I've had a trusted tech friend suggest leaning away from Lenovo but two GIS colleagues strongly recommending them. Is there a consensus out there on Lenovo as being solid or best to avoid? Thanks for any input- folks can just respond to me and I'll send out a single email with any feedback if there's consensus. <br>Thanks,<br>Erik<br clear=all><br>-- <br>Erik Fernandez<br>Wilderness Coordinator<br>Oregon Wild, formerly ONRC<br>(503) 283-6343 x202<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Wild/105124331915" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1780/images/facebook32.png"></span></a><a href="http://twitter.com/oregonwild" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1780/images/twitter32.png"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#999999'>Protecting Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy since 1974.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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