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    Car docks made for CF-28 compatability with CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by LannyBoy, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. LannyBoy

    LannyBoy Notebook Geek

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    I picked up a really spot on stellar car dock made for the CF-28 toughbook by Ledco. It has a break out box with a fuse and a full set of ports. My question concerns the use of a CF-29 with it, the TB fits in perfectly, and locks solidly. Will the DC current being fed through the dock match and work properly? Any other issues?

    Jay
     
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  2. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    It should work with no problem. There were docks made (I believe) that would only fit certain models... But the voltages should be the same.

    If it fits... Go for it!
     
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    Oh, it fits, beautifully.

    By far the nicest dock I've laid my hands on. The seller still has a couple of them for sale last I checked as well if anyone is really interested.

    So even though the external AC-DC charge bricks are not voltage compatable, the docking ports are all the same between the CF-28 and CF-29 models? Its just a direct DC input into the breakout box, which then runs to the docking port. I don't want to fry my CF-29, I'm sort of attached to it.
     
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