Best Computer to program with

shane1041 · Post by **shane1041** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:32 am

Hey what operating system speed etc, works best with the vertex programming software? I just about know I wont be able to use the newer laptops we have and I am thinking from what I have read that I will more than likely have to use a desktop , but what do I need ......I have ordered the programming software and cables for the 180 900 and 3200 series radios

radio259 · Post by **radio259** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:56 pm

I am using a Dell with Xp pro fessional. So far no problems. I have not tried the VX10, but no one I know has one any more.

I have a Toshiba pentium 1 for a back up just in case..

Paul B

shane1041 · Post by **shane1041** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:38 pm

Ok good deal Thanks for answering

billy7834 · Post by **billy7834** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:04 pm

Some of the Vertex software is available in both Windows and DOS versions. If you get the Windows version you should have no problem with even the newest computers.

azFIREguy · Post by **azFIREguy** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:34 am

I had an issue with ce39 windows softwear running in win 98se. However it works fine with my laptop with win 2000 pro and my desk top with XP home. so i guess YMMV. Good luck to you.

Nittfo · Post by **Nittfo** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:49 am

I have to use three laptops ranging in age and operating systems to program our fleet (including some "M" equipment)

IBM Thinkpad 350C running MS Dos Shell for:
Vx-210
Vx-210a
Vx-500
Vx-510
Vx-520
FTL-7001 (99 ch. mobile)
GP-300
P1225

Toshiba 490CDT running Win95 for:
Vx-160 (the majority of our fleet)
Vx-210a
Vx-410
VX-510
Vx-600
Vx-800
Vx-3200
Vx-4207 (UHF ver.)
Vxr-7000
Vxr-9000

Dell Lattitude D510 running XP Professional for:
VX-4207
Vx-820
Vx-920
VMDE-200

Sometimes have to run the Toshiba via Dos prompt...remember all those DOS commands?