Quicken on a Netbook

We'd need more specs about the particular machine (which, I assume, you're already considering).

For example, What's the processor speed? What's the available memory? What's the harddrive (or other mass storage) capacity. If not an h/d, specify type. Is there a CD drive? Or some other way to load Q onto the machine?

The system requirements for running Q on a netbook should be the same as the specs for running it on any other machine. They're posted on Intuit's website.

db

Thanks for your reply

I was wondering if anyone has (successfully or unsuccessfully) tried to run Quicken on this type of machine.

The ATOM chip set is based on the Intel X86 architecture and runs windows XP home (and pro I am sure). Most machines come with 160GB harddrive, 1GB RAM USB ports, 10 inch displays, wireless etc.

Certainly the machine meets the hardware Quicken spec (as listed on the web site) but I am interested a users experience using this new form of PC. There is not a CD drive but I would be easy enough to attached a USB drive and install from there or even a thumb drive with the installation files store on it.

I should have asked what the users experience is with this form of PC when running Quicken

Marty

danbrown wrote:

Yes, it should but... I won't have Quicken installed on any laptop/portable, they're targets for theft.

Don't be so automatic about the specs. I recall seeing one post at least on the old quickencommunity forums that indicated the display specs were less than the program requirements. The poster (and perhaps the program) was having trouble fitting all the windows onto the screen properly.

that's what passwords are for...

I agree with you. I put my important files (including Quicken) in a truecrypt volume with strong password (15 + characters). So I don't worry to much about theft (except for the loss of the laptop which I would have to replace!!).

I also do the same > Marty wrote:

If you think you have a password that can't be cracked or even more easily circumvented you're terribly mistaken. I hope you never have to find out just how insecure you are.....