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    CF 27 docking station thingy

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Steerpike451, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. Steerpike451

    Steerpike451 Newbie

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    Just found this
    (http)://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=190267068402
    on fleabay.
    Vendor says its a docking station for the CF 27, but it doesn't look like anything in the pix I can find. Any ideas what it really is?
    ( Sorry -forum won't let me post live link).
     
    Steerpike451, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. Zippy-Man

    Zippy-Man Notebook Evangelist

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    It looks as if half of it is missing or something.

    -James
     
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    It looks like a special unit. I can see the rear connector for the back of the Toughbook and some sort of antenna pass through. It is not a standard Panasonic dock.
    Cap
     
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  4. gravitar

    gravitar Notebook Deity

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    Oh.. I've got one of those. It came in a custom suitcase CF27 "package", bundled with a printer and presumably some data-entry device (keypad?) that had already been removed. It was a very professional package overall, just pretty much useless to anyone other than the original customer.

    That little box is a port expander that plugs into the docking station connector.. I'm pretty sure I've still got it and I'll send it to you if you want it. It probably has little value other than a curiosity and I would not recommend buying one of them off ebay.
     
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  5. Steerpike451

    Steerpike451 Newbie

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    Cheers chaps.
    The reason I enquired in the first place was because it looked sort of clunky and non-OEM. If it came out of one of those "CF 27-inna -suitcase" rigs, that explains it.
    Best keep me pennies in me pocket, then...
     
    Steerpike451, Nov 23, 2008
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    The circuitry in the box is very professional.. It may have been done by Matsu****a. I'll have to take a pic of it and post it.
     
    gravitar, Nov 23, 2008
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