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    Adding a USB 2.0 to a CF-28?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by KevinNY, Nov 9, 2006.

  1. KevinNY

    KevinNY Newbie

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    I have a CF-28 I bought used that I mainly use for running a GPS program in my old land rover. Wife just got me an Ipod and I want to use the laptop with it but I don't have a USB 2.0 Can one be added to this discontinued model?
     
    KevinNY, Nov 9, 2006
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    danwat1234 Notebook Guru

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    danwat1234, Feb 15, 2007
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  3. PsycoBob

    PsycoBob Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unfortunately, I have yet to find a usb2.0 card that fits completely in a PCMCIA slot so the door will close.

    I've seen hacks to shorten one of these cards, and I'm considering hardwiring one to several ports on the network/modem panel.
     
    PsycoBob, Aug 28, 2007
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  4. 48user

    48user Notebook Consultant

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    ipod works fine from usb 1.1 only takes longer to sync itunes
     
    48user, Aug 29, 2007
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  5. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Have you guys heared about the MINI-PCI 4 port USB 2.0 Module. I try to look on ebay but i can't find one. If it does exist, it can solve our problem of making USB 2.0 to a toughbook like cf-28 and cf-m34. It only require available mini pci slot, since cf-28 has two we can use the other for this module.We can install bluetooth, wireless lan or any hardware that need a usb 2.0

    I finally found one here, is the link: http://www.ieci.com.au/products/Product_Page2.asp?Product_ID=3530
     
    ohlip, Oct 13, 2007
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  6. DJACID

    DJACID Notebook Evangelist

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    i seen the minipci usb cards on ebay, there dont come by very often, but when there do, there normaly go for 20quid max,
    i'll take a look and see if i can find one elswhere and will let you know........

    about the pcmcia usb card, best way is to hack the card and make it sorter, i did it on a belkin card i bought of ebay for afew quid just to put in a mac i was selling and it work out fine................
     
    DJACID, Oct 13, 2007
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  7. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I guess the issue here is not if you can put them in but can you make them water-tight? Do they make watertight USB connectors?
     
    Toughbook, Oct 13, 2007
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    gravitar Notebook Deity

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    I forgot I had this but found it when going through my piles of computer stuff in the basement. If anyone wants to try it let me know, I'm open to trades :) It has a big lump at the end that would have to be dismantled and rewired if you wanted to try hiding it in the third slot.
     

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