Let's talk track software (at the track)

DRLane · 03-10-2021, 06:45 PM

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This is such a poignant thread for me as I'm in the exact same process. Bring a 13" MacBook Pro (work comp) running VM windows 10 for AIM, and managing engine tunes, and ISTA (via usb drive). I pull the data from Aim back over onto the OS X side to complete race render video.

I've been scouting a Surface Pro (6 plus a 256 card inserted for ISTA) as I'm tired of running VM. Thought would be to run everything including video work via race render on the surface.

Excited to follow along in your experience.

I totally forgot that the SurfacePro has a microSD slot (thanks apple for deleting everything..) That definitely seems like a feasible plan.

On a counter note, a VM is nice due to snapshots and I have a working backup copy located on my server at home. Since VMs are largely hardware independent, I could drag that to a new laptop and get going without any real big changes pretty quickly vs a brand new surface setting up ISTA etc again.

Yup! I like the ability to share across VM to the Mac for video editing etc. I just think until AIM gets off their ass and releases a Mac application or at the very least an IOS App getting onto dedicated Windows device is the best option for running all the car specific windows only applications.

derbo · 03-11-2021, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by DRLane

This is such a poignant thread for me as I'm in the exact same process. Bring a 13" MacBook Pro (work comp) running VM windows 10 for AIM, and managing engine tunes, and ISTA (via usb drive). I pull the data from Aim back over onto the OS X side to complete race render video.

I've been scouting a Surface Pro (6 plus a 256 card inserted for ISTA) as I'm tired of running VM. Thought would be to run everything including video work via race render on the surface.

Excited to follow along in your experience.

I totally forgot that the SurfacePro has a microSD slot (thanks apple for deleting everything..) That definitely seems like a feasible plan.

On a counter note, a VM is nice due to snapshots and I have a working backup copy located on my server at home. Since VMs are largely hardware independent, I could drag that to a new laptop and get going without any real big changes pretty quickly vs a brand new surface setting up ISTA etc again.

Yup! I like the ability to share across VM to the Mac for video editing etc. I just think until AIM gets off their ass and releases a Mac application or at the very least an IOS App getting onto dedicated Windows device is the best option for running all the car specific windows only applications.

Either way we need windows for ISTA, so I guess that's kinda that. Lol.

What are the prices for surface pro 6 right now

DRLane · 03-11-2021, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by DRLane

This is such a poignant thread for me as I'm in the exact same process. Bring a 13" MacBook Pro (work comp) running VM windows 10 for AIM, and managing engine tunes, and ISTA (via usb drive). I pull the data from Aim back over onto the OS X side to complete race render video.

I've been scouting a Surface Pro (6 plus a 256 card inserted for ISTA) as I'm tired of running VM. Thought would be to run everything including video work via race render on the surface.

Excited to follow along in your experience.

I totally forgot that the SurfacePro has a microSD slot (thanks apple for deleting everything..) That definitely seems like a feasible plan.

On a counter note, a VM is nice due to snapshots and I have a working backup copy located on my server at home. Since VMs are largely hardware independent, I could drag that to a new laptop and get going without any real big changes pretty quickly vs a brand new surface setting up ISTA etc again.

Yup! I like the ability to share across VM to the Mac for video editing etc. I just think until AIM gets off their ass and releases a Mac application or at the very least an IOS App getting onto dedicated Windows device is the best option for running all the car specific windows only applications.

Either way we need windows for ISTA, so I guess that's kinda that. Lol.

What are the prices for surface pro 6 right now

Keeping eye on Denver Clist. Pro 6 with 8Gb ram, 128 SSD is about $500. That'll be my move as don't need anything too fancy.

rhyary · 03-11-2021, 01:40 PM

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I have windows laptop I bring with me. it was suppose to be my track laptop, but became my go to laptop.

And it is a pain to operate at the track. A Surface Pro tablet format would be ideal.

With My current laptop although the screen is decent, I can't see well outdoor. Is there a screen type recommended for out door viewing?

Is the Surface Pro decent outside?

dparm · 03-11-2021, 02:11 PM

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I have windows laptop I bring with me. it was suppose to be my track laptop, but became my go to laptop.

And it is a pain to operate at the track. A Surface Pro tablet format would be ideal.

With My current laptop although the screen is decent, I can't see well outdoor. Is there a screen type recommended for out door viewing?

Is the Surface Pro decent outside?

There are some laptops that have special extra-bright screens (1000-nit) for outside viewing, but they're not super common and can get expensive. It's why I suggested a used Toughbook. Typical laptop screens are 250-400 nit, which is easily overwhelmed by the sun...especially if it has the glossy finish.

Chris_PDX · 03-12-2021, 12:02 AM

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I have windows laptop I bring with me. it was suppose to be my track laptop, but became my go to laptop.

And it is a pain to operate at the track. A Surface Pro tablet format would be ideal.

With My current laptop although the screen is decent, I can't see well outdoor. Is there a screen type recommended for out door viewing?

Is the Surface Pro decent outside?

My Surface just got here yesterday and I spent last night loading up my normal stuff (AIM drivers, analysis, race render, etc.). I'll test it outside soon, I'll be at the Ridge next Friday and plan to bring it with me.

Chris_PDX · 03-12-2021, 12:03 AM

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Are you going to run a smarty cam?

Eventually. When I get tired of syncing video and data manually.

Move Over · 03-13-2021, 08:09 AM

What surface are you guys buying? I see the lowest pro is 599, will that suffice? Can i get by with a surface go?

Pro:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microso...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Go:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microso...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

DRLane · 03-13-2021, 08:28 AM

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What surface are you guys buying? I see the lowest pro is 599, will that suffice? Can i get by with a surface go?

Pro:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microso...8;gclsrc=aw.ds

Go:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microso...8;gclsrc=aw.ds

I'd want more memory than 4GB of RAM. 8GB should future proof it a bit. I'm going with a Surface 6, all reviews point to the 7 being an unnecessary upgrade from the 6.

If this were my primary computer I'd probably pursue higher specs.

Move Over · 03-13-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

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Originally Posted by Move Over

What surface are you guys buying? I see the lowest pro is 599, will that suffice? Can i get by with a surface go?

Pro:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microso...8;gclsrc=aw.ds

Go:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microso...8;gclsrc=aw.ds

I'd want more memory than 4GB of RAM. 8GB should future proof it a bit. I'm going with a Surface 6, all reviews point to the 7 being an unnecessary upgrade from the 6.

If this were my primary computer I'd probably pursue higher specs.

Mine will be solely for aim software and ISTA, not sure if that matters or not. Are you still able to get a 6 new? Not sure how I feel about a used computer

sc_tr0jan_m3 · 03-13-2021, 11:26 AM

I was tempted into the cheaper option and when I review my aim data especially with split reviews and rs3 with video sync it slows down greatly.

I walked into Best Buy and asked what the cheapest laptop is and bought a $200 HP haha

derbo · 03-13-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Move Over

Mine will be solely for aim software and ISTA, not sure if that matters or not. Are you still able to get a 6 new? Not sure how I feel about a used computer

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Sur.../dp/B07HZPCWD8

Chris_PDX · 03-15-2021, 02:23 PM

I got a refurbed Pro off Newegg. If you don't mind refurb, they have a lot of good options.

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