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    CF30 MK2 - is juice worth the squeez for os update

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by jcmg8, Jan 16, 2013.

  1. jcmg8

    jcmg8 Newbie

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    I've searched some here and internet, and did not mine the info I'm looking for.

    I have CF-30 FASCZAM (MK2) machine running the backlevel XP. Love it. Does every thing I need it to. While I don't have a need to go to win7 or Win8, for the $39 upgrade to win8, I consider it just to keep with "current" software. That typed, is it worth is for folks who have made the switch? If I go Win8, after installing the win7 drivers etc, will I have 100% functionality? The machines current primary usage is HPTuners, have a USB DVD drive, dock with external screen and 4G ram(yea, uses 3 something).

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Win 7 runs nice on cf30 mk2...It really runs nice on a properly prepared SSD.
    Personally, I will pass on Win 8. I don't like it.
     
    Shawn, Jan 16, 2013
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  3. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I am with Shawn...I will pass on W8 and go with W7, adding a SSD will give it lots of "get up and go". It's well worth the upgrade.
     
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    should have included, I'm currently running with a hyperx 120G ssd. Is there a detailed how-to on the win7 install for the mk2? and, happen to know where/how I could get win7 cheap - legally?

    Thanks in advance
     
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  5. toughasnails

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    Nothing on W7 for the 30 mk2 but will check when I get home. Watch for a thread soon because a couple of us are having problems with the W7 install. watch ebay for cheap W7. I got mine a couple years ago for $59.00 each...bought 4 copies of it.
     
    toughasnails, Jan 17, 2013
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    unclemack Notebook Evangelist

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    Two weeks ago I bought a couple of "genuine" activation keys on the bay for very little, used them with the downloaded W7 Ultimate image.
    So far so good...
     
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    I have put windows 7 on two Mk2's so far and haven't had any problems. What drivers that didn't want to load normally loaded though devicemanager.
     
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    toughasnails, Jan 17, 2013
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