As a non-PC person (Mac), it looks like the best bet to get my QA403 properly running is to buy a Windows laptop. A refurb such as one from Dell can cost under $200, but is there anything I would want in terms of memory, etc.? Is 4GB RAM plenty? And is there any other issue I might want to know before buying a dedicated PC?
Thanks in advance.
Hi. I run QA40X on a very cheap Lenovo (intel I3) with Windows 11 and 4GB of RAM, and I’ve never had any problems.
Good to hear. Thanks!
I just found the same topic listed in other threads. Had looked before without success.
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I’m using a Surface 9 tablet (comes with attachable keyboard) with 16 GB RAM and an i7 processor; probably overkill, but it’s my main and only system. No problems, including powering the QA403 from one of the USB C jacks, on battery power. For what it’s worth, the Surfaces (a 7 came before the 9) replaced a Macbook Air.
I wouldn’t go too old with a refurbished unit, or make sure the battery was replaced. The other limitation might be that it should run Windows 11, since 10 has reached end of support.
Just ordered a refurb Dell E7470 with an i5 proc off Amazon for $200 after tax. I looked briefly at a Surface, and Dell had one a little cheaper than the Amz laptop, but I’m already comfortable with a conventional laptop and should be able to get up and running more easily.
I ran out of patience for continued head bashing trying to get Mac to work! 
P.S. I remembered I have an Intel NUC i7 (formerly used as a Roon server), but would need KB and monitor + Win OS, and more hair pulling w/ BIOS etc. Just license for Win OS is $139! 