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    CF-31SPMAX1M ATI/AMD Grapics, Webcam, Smartcard kit

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by TheSpiritOfRadio, Feb 23, 2018.

  1. TheSpiritOfRadio

    TheSpiritOfRadio Notebook Consultant

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    It might be self explanatory but I figured I would ask anyway.

    Is there a reference manual that exists for this exact model?

    Is it possible to add ATI graphics to a cf-31? Specifically this SN. Is it an actual card or is it integrated?

    Is there any information on where I might be able to get a Smartcard Kit?
    This is the only information I have on this. CF-WSC311A - couldn't find much.

    Last question. Is there any information on where I might be able to get a webcam kit? Is Bob Johnsons site legit? ie. https://www.bobjohnson.com/toughbook-cf-31-webcam-kit
     
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    SKU Number: CF-31SPMAX1M
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP:$4,829
    Description: Win7, Intel Core i7-3520M 2.90GHz, vPro, 13.1" XGA Touch, 500GB(7200rpm), 8GB(4+4), Intel WiFi a/b/g/n, TPM, Bluetooth, Dual Pass (Upper:WWAN/Lower:Selectable), No Drive, Toughbook Preferred

    Shawn would be the one to ask on this but my guess no you can't add the ATI. Yes Bob Johnson is a Toughbook sell. He also has a YouTube Channel with lots of Toughbook how to videos
     
    toughasnails, Feb 23, 2018
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  3. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    you cant add the ati. they use a different motherboard
    sorry
     
    Shawn, Feb 23, 2018
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  4. ToughBreaK

    ToughBreaK Notebook Enthusiast

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    ToughBreaK, Feb 25, 2018
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  5. TheSpiritOfRadio

    TheSpiritOfRadio Notebook Consultant

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    I would say if you want more for your money, go with this one instead.
    Much faster processor and it actually has ATI and USB 3.0 and you can max it out to 32GB ram instead of 8gb
    CF-31XBGAXLM
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/PANASONIC-TOUGHBOOK-CF-31-MK4-PERFORMANCE-EDITION-i5-3380-2-9GHz-8G-500G/253167016925?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

    I did. But!! you are in luck!! I asked for a refund because that unit does not actually have ATI discrete graphics. I say if you want it, OBO the seller for 950.
     
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  6. ToughBreaK

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    I contacted him right :eek: after the auction to see if he had another one. I'll shoot him another email. I thought that model would have had at least USB 3.0. o_O
     
    ToughBreaK, Feb 25, 2018
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