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    CF-29 MK-4 MK-5 What´s the diference?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by safeman, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. safeman

    safeman Newbie

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    Hello everyone.
    First, apologize for my poor English, I did what I could, Google also has helped me, but I would avoid any errors.
    I explain:
    I just got my new CF-29 but the seller offered by the E-Bay, said he was a MK-5 and this is a MK-4, more specifically a CF-29ltsgcbm.
    Been in contact with the seller, he tells me that the differences between the MK-4 and MK-5 are negligible.
    I've been looking everywhere for some information, but nothing found.
    What I want to know is the type of video that takes the MK-5,in order to install W-7, the fact is the system I'm using now (every thing works except Aero desktop)
    Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
     
  2. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    CF-29LTSGCBM DESCRIPTION:
    Intel Pentium M 778 1.6GHz LV (Centrino), 13.3" Touch XGA, 1GB, 80GB, Intel 802.11a+b+g, WIN XP SP2, Verizon EVDO, No Drive


    One of those rare 1GB Base RAM models. :)
    Here's a faiirly good info source: CF-29 Model breakdown and Model nomenclature
    AFAIK you must use the "native" Win7 video drivers. Anyone .... ???
    Be sure to add this address to your Bookmarks: Panasonic Toughbook Support

    Registeration is free.
     
  3. TB28fan

    TB28fan Notebook Enthusiast

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    The MK-5 has a TPM chip and the MK-4 does not. I think that's really the most obvious difference.
     
  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    The MK5 can also handle some of the CF-30 modems that others cannot... Other than that and the TPM.. Not much difference... So, neglible, maybe... It depends on what you want.

    There have been several posts about how to install W7 on the CF-29.
     
  5. safeman

    safeman Newbie

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    Hello everyone.
    Sorry for the delay in replying, but being on tour is what you have.
    Thanks for the replies.
    I understand that at the graphics, the video card is an Intel 915 in both cases, gaps are left only minor differences.
    Greetings from the Northwest of Spain.
     
  6. kd4e

    kd4e Notebook Consultant

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    Toilet
    Paper
    Memory?

    Seriously, is it possible to link to definitions of terms like this?

    That may limit confusion and increase the value of posts to newbies and those of us who don't remember all of this stuff!
     
  7. rusty503

    rusty503 Notebook Evangelist

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    Trusted Platform Module
     
  8. safeman

    safeman Newbie

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    Hi Dave.
    the truth is that I thought the same, but a bit of Google help.
    And certainly not something I'm thrilled to have in my PC.
    best regards from IN53TI
    Jose EB1DPB
     
  9. TB28fan

    TB28fan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Seriously, was google down? "tpm chip" in google yields a detailed wiki link as the first hit. Just saying because I know it's not the first time I've seen TPM mentioned on this site. They put them in just about everything now. It's like asking for a definition of what WiFi or Centrino means.

    tpm chip