Maybe you can get the COOLEST Look with a PDA thats loaded with the CAD software you'd need to transport. Then use a purpose built Desktop for the Machine Shop - use a good second hand monitor - 25 bucks at the goodwill etc. I'd make sure the Machine has some network capability and USB. You can use USB Data transfer Cards to move big files to the customers site and plugh into their machines...
For the Movies, maybe one of the cheapie DVD players for the car? Hey, Look at all the STUFF you can get! I LOVE Spending OTHER peoples money!
I'm using an old 500MgHz PIII in the shop and my wife has an ancient laptop we boyught second-hand - also a PIII but 333 MgHz - it does movis ok - but all the extra gear you gotta carry - external CD, extra large external HDD, and everything has a dongle-- Ugh!
BTW the laptop was low (3.3 Volt) on the parallel port and wouldn't do the MACH2 thing -
Cheers - Jim
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