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    CF-52 or CF-53 and help with Configuration numbers

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by RuggedSolutions, Mar 20, 2013.

  1. RuggedSolutions

    RuggedSolutions Notebook Consultant

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    I have the option to buy some overstocked CF-52's and CF-53's.

    Both have the i5 cpus and 4gb ram with 320 and 500gb HD;s so they are
    both great on specs.

    I can't find the info I need from these config numbers any help would be great.

    CF-5 3AAC34ZG
    i5-2520M 2.5ghz
    4gb
    320gb HDD

    CF-5 2PFN820G
    i5-M520 2.4ghz
    4gb
    500gb HDD

    What would you guys choose if you had a choice between the 52 and 53? I like the wide screen on the 52 but
    the 53 has USB3 which also comes in handy.
     
    RuggedSolutions, Mar 20, 2013
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Not sure what you're paying for the units, but I can guarantee you 1 thing: I can beat the price by $50 for what I have!

    Let me know.

    Thanks!
     
    Rob, Mar 20, 2013
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  3. Gear6

    Gear6 Notebook Evangelist

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    both seem to be made for the .DE market, so they most likely have german layout KBs and Win7 in german.

    If better portability is not an issue (cf-53), I would choose the CF-52, as it has SandyBridge cpu (1.5~2x faster gpu), double the max ram (16gb ddr1333), quicksync a/v.

    you can put an Expresscard USB 3.0 adapter on the 52 if you need it.
    but it all depends on what you'll need it for.
     
    Gear6, Mar 20, 2013
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  4. unclemack

    unclemack Notebook Evangelist

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    Doesn't the "34" and the "82" in the model numbers mean they both have restricted bios's?
    I have two like that and wouldn't buy another...
     
    unclemack, Mar 20, 2013
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  5. onirakkiss

    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    shouldn't it be:
    CF-5 3AAC34ZG
    i5-2520M 2.5ghz
    4gb
    320gb HDD

    CF-5 2PFN820G
    i5-M520 2.4ghz
    4gb
    500gb HDD

    ?
     
    onirakkiss, Mar 20, 2013
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  6. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I have a CF-53A MK1 and 53 MK4...both i5 and I can tell you the 14.0" HD LCD is amazing. I bought the CF-52MK4 first thinking it would be faster but both run the same...the 53 is my daily laptop

     
    toughasnails, Mar 20, 2013
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  7. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Only one USB 3

     
    toughasnails, Mar 20, 2013
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  8. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    CF-52 screen is only 285 nits.

    The CF-53 NON-touch is 400 nits and the TOUCH model is 800 nits (MUCH brighter than the CF-52)

    1) The 52's I have have DEDICATED video cards and HIGH DEF (1920x1200) screens
    2) They NEVER put any high def screens or video cards in ANY CF-53's
    3) CF-52's aren't available NEW with touchscreens any more. They did away with them.

    Thanks!
     
    Rob, Mar 20, 2013
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  9. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    WOOPS... :rolleyes:

    PANASONIC 53
    14" High Definition (720p) LED Display
    Sunlight-viewable Touchscreen with Panasonic CircuLumin™ Technology1
    Oversized Touchpad with Multi Touch
    Magnesium Alloy Case with Handle
    Drop and Spill-resistant
    Optional 4G LTE or 3G Gobi™ Mobile Broadband

    ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/toughbook/specsheets/TB-53_ss.pdf
     
    toughasnails, Mar 20, 2013
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  10. Gear6

    Gear6 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think he meant FullHD screens (1080p, 1200p).
     
    Gear6, Mar 20, 2013
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  11. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    That is correct!

    you do realize that a crappy $299 toshiba laptop from best buy TECHNICALLY has and "HD screen"... I'm sorry, but 720 just ISN'T "HD"... 1080 or MORE is HD in my book!!

    720 = marginal at best...

    And yes, that is EXACTLY what I meant Gear6 :)
     
    Rob, Mar 20, 2013
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