Originally Posted by
InspGadgt
Not quite (From Stormer Hobbies prices):
Tekin RS - $160
Hotwire - $38
Netbook - $220 (from Best Buy)
Total: $418
Black Diamond (1s): $349
So the price difference isn't anywhere near 2 Black Diamonds...not only that the RS at that will also run 2s where that version of the Black Diamond will not. So a better comparison would be with the 2s Black Diamond at $400. Plus many people already have a laptop already that they can use. If not they will have a desktop at home they can use. You don't have to have a laptop and haul it around with you. It is nice to have but not necessary. Fortunately I do but I find that once I get the setup where I want I stop bringing the laptop and only to minor changes at home.
Or you can just hit up one of the guys at the track with the laptop and software. I dont like carrying the extra baggage to the track and there is always at least 3 or 4 guys there who can set you up. So now its down to just buying the speedo and the hotwire to mess with at home.
