BillyJack Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 I use to run ECABINETS but my computer is out of date. I'm not a computer person and have lost touch with today's options. If your familiar with E cabinets is there a suggestion for a laptop I could carry with me. Not looking for expensive, just something that will run the program...thx... FlGatorwood 1 Quote
lew Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 According to their site, these are the minimum requirements for their latest version. I'll check some popular sites for some prices. 3.0GHz Intel or AMD Processor 512MB nVidia GeForce or ATI Radeon series dedicated video card Windows 7 32-bit (eCabinet Systems recommends Windows 10 Professional 64-bit) Note: Windows 2000, Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4 are NOT supported. 2GB with Windows 7 32-bit, 4GB with Windows 7 64-bit XGA (1024X768) 17" Monitor Internet Connection (either modem or broadband) Two-button mouse w/Scroll HARO50 and FlGatorwood 2 Quote
lew Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 This is the least expensive one I could find- that most closely matches the eCabinets spec- at the sites I generally buy from- https://www.newegg.com/silver-hp17hd-1971cl-mainstream/p/1TS-000D-08406?&quicklink=true Anything with a 17" monitor will be on the expensive side. You might consider a refurbished model. Not sure how you feel about that type of purchase. The sites I checked were: www.tigerdirect.com www.newegg.com www.staples.com www.walmart.com Gunny, HARO50 and FlGatorwood 2 1 Quote
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BillyJack Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Posted April 12, 2020 I picked up a router today I had on layaway and asked if they would notify me if a i7 computer comes in . They said they would... Hopefully something comes in... lew, Gunny and FlGatorwood 3 Quote
BillyJack Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Posted April 27, 2020 The guy that wanted me to do the cabinets bought a computer that was $1500. I asked him today what he wanted for it as he said after he left that designer he didn't really need it. He said he would do some trading but I don't know what that is at this time. If I get some information I'll post it as I only know how to run the ecabinets software and the computer guts I'm confused on. FlGatorwood, Cal and lew 3 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 12, 2020 Author Report Posted October 12, 2020 Will.the inspiron 15 run the program? Or can be upgraded ? FlGatorwood 1 Quote
lew Posted October 12, 2020 Report Posted October 12, 2020 39 minutes ago, BillyJack said: Will.the inspiron 15 run the program? Or can be upgraded ? Here are the recommended requirements from eCabinets- Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor (i7-6700HQ) at 3.50GHz (or faster) Windows® 10 Professional 64-bit 8 GB, DDR3 or DDR4 256GB SSD Hard Drive 2GB nVidia® Quadro® 1000M Graphics Card Integrated Ethernet Two-button mouse w/Scroll Broadband Internet Access Microsoft Office Home and Business Your Dell Inspiron 15 could have several configurations. If you have the model number, serial number and service tag number, the Dell site can tell you exactly what hardware your laptop has. FlGatorwood 1 Quote
lew Posted October 12, 2020 Report Posted October 12, 2020 These are the MINIMUM requirements- 3.0GHz Intel or AMD Processor 512MB nVidia GeForce or ATI Radeon series dedicated video card Windows 7 32-bit (eCabinet Systems recommends Windows 10 Professional 64-bit) Note: Windows 2000, Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4 are NOT supported. 2GB with Windows 7 32-bit, 4GB with Windows 7 64-bit XGA (1024X768) 17" Monitor Internet Connection (either modem or broadband) Two-button mouse w/Scroll FlGatorwood 1 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 12, 2020 Author Report Posted October 12, 2020 I'll try and check it out tomorrow. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote
lew Posted October 12, 2020 Report Posted October 12, 2020 Looking at the Dell site, I'd say your system can run the software although the smaller screen size will make it a little cumbersome to manipulate drawings. Also, I'd add an external USB mouse. Touch pads are a pain with drawing programs. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) I don't know much about laptops. My concern was not being able upgrade....I'm sitting at dialysis for 12 hours a week. I thought it would be good time used getting to know the program again... Edited October 13, 2020 by BillyJack p_toad and Cal 1 1 Quote
lew Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, BillyJack said: I don't know much about laptops. My concern was not being able upgrade....I'm sitting at dialysis for 12 hours a week. I thought it would be good time used getting to know the program again... I don't think you will need to do any internal upgrades to the laptop. But I would add an external USB mouse. It will make maneuvers much easier and more precise. Something like this one- https://www.staples.com/Microsoft-Wireless-Mobile-Mouse-1850-USB-Wireless-Mouse-Black-U7Z-00001/product_159219 Cal 1 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 It's for sale on Odessa marketplace for $125. I've got a Dell n5050 here at he house but got dropped and can't tell if it's got internal damage. I've been trying to use the vga and trying to bypass the laptop screen so I can see what's going on internally... Cal 1 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 Actually he wants $100 Cal 1 Quote
lew Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, BillyJack said: It's for sale on Odessa marketplace for $125 I'd be a little leary of that. They are selling for 4 times that refurbished Cal 1 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 I figure if he's got the software with it, it should be okay. Says he needs money. Odessa isn't a big town... Cal 1 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/648917512680012 Cal 1 Quote
lew Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 You notice it's not turned on... Cal 1 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 It will be on when I buy it.. Cal 1 Quote
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