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In response  to the "laptop vs desktop" for MBL use, the laptops
certainly have a "portability advantage."  But if you can't afford to
switch because you already have desktop CPU's there's a company in
Boulder, CO (Architectural Energy Corp) that is marketing a small,
portable data logging device that a large number of sensors (including
most of Verniers) will work with. It has a much larger capacity than the
Texas Instrument CBL and much more versatility.  Presently it must be
configured from a
PC station and then used to collect data ANYWHERE. (Mac interface is coming)
I've used one while
downhill skiing to monitor my speed and the altitude change, and also to
monitor air temp - wind speed - light intensity - humidity during a 48
period.  The thing is great for outdoor use and long-term sampling!!
It's about the size of 2 packages of cigarettes, has 4 input channels,
and comes with software called the Earth Explorer that looks like a
lab-on-the -screen to do graphing, write reports etc.  This device is super
for any biology, ecology, or physics class.  It even has a "hair thin"
thermistor that can be used to measure the temperatures of leaves.
If anyone is interested in this device contact Russ Derickson at A.E.C.
in Boulder  303-444-4149 or 2540 Frontier Ave. suite 201, Boulder, CO 80301.

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On Sat, 1 Apr 1995, Steve Hamersky wrote:

> I have been following the discussion on MBL's and just
> remembered a comment from a friend.  He said if he had
> the purchase to do over, he would have gotten laptop
> computers to run the MBL software.  Then the equipment
> would be somewhat portable and could be stored away
> when not in use.
>
> People that have used MBL, what do you think?  Would
> there be any disadvantages to using laptops?  Any
> other advantages?
> Steve
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