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    CF-U1 upgrading.

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by boomtown, Mar 25, 2012.

  1. boomtown

    boomtown Notebook Consultant

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    Hello. Is it possible to upgrade RAM in CF-U1 with Atom Z520 processor running @1.33GHz? This CF-U1 has 1GB of RAM. Also can the 16GB SSH Drive
    be changed for 32 or 64GB? Thank you.
     
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    Yes it can.
     
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    Hello Rob. Is it also true for upgrading the RAM?
     
    boomtown, Mar 26, 2012
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  4. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    You can NOT upgrade the RAM in this little guy unfortunatly.

    The HDD is subjective because it's proprietary. It CAN be done though.
     
    Rob, Mar 26, 2012
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    Panasonic noted that the HDD can be upgraded; but that it's supposed to be done by a Panasonic technician due to the need of "specialized equipment."

    @boomtown; if you want to try it by yourself:

    Panasonic 32GB SSD Kit for CF-U1 - Manufacturer Part# CF-WSDU1031

    Only $960.79!     :eek:
     
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    what's the deal with the hdd? it looks like a 1.8 zif; is it not? does someone have a pic of the pins? I don't have one, but I keep reading what a pita it is. Why did they do that?
     
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  7. Rob

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    The HDD is a proprietary SATA SSD, NOT a 1.8" ZIF.

    The H1 is an SATA 1.8" however.
     
    Rob, Mar 26, 2012
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    Hello. Looks, that I will be better with CF-H1. I was going to use CF-U1 for GPS on the boat and for email/skype on the go. The idea was to replace CF-M34 Mk7 and CF-07 display with one unit. I liked the idea of the keyboard on CF-U1. How will the CF-H1 work for GPS/email/skype? Question to Rob, are you happy with your CF-H1 on the boat? Is it Ok in bright sun? Is WiFi ok?
    I did see Rob's pictures of CF-H1, looks great. Thanks, regards Voytek.
     
    boomtown, Mar 26, 2012
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  9. Rob

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    I havent actually taken it on the boat yet, However I can tell you a few things:

    1) It has a 500 nit screen which is the same brightness as a CF-29, and when I had my 29 YEARS ago, it was FINE in the sun.
    2) I had my H1 out in the sun yesterday and it was fine (not as good as the CF-31, but much better than my C1).
    3) WIFI works good as expected on it, I use ATT 3G and that works great as well.
    4) I am using the built in GPS in the GOBI 2000 module (my unit came with a GOBI 1000 module which doesn't have GPS on it), and it works great!
    5) Best part: I have the best pricing around for H1's! Contact my via PM if you are interested! I have over 200 in stock!

    That's all :)

    Thanks
     
    Rob, Mar 26, 2012
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