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Mounting a lap top for strom chasing

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by ericloyd82, May 11, 2009.

  1. May 11, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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    i am starting a new hobby, and that is strom chasing. i am very new to this but i do realize haw much modern tech has to offer me in the field. i wanted to know if anyone out there has any links to set up a mount for my lap top in my truck so i can monitor the weather in as real of time as i can. if anyone has any links that would be great if not i will be searching anyways so all the help i can get is much appriciated. thank guy and gals
     
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    wth is a strom . good luck with the find
     
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