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    Cf-28

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by new2cf-28, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. new2cf-28

    new2cf-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Cf-28 that I purchased off ebay just arrived today and I was wondering if any of the wizards here can tell me how this computer was configured when it was new? The # is CF-28PTJA8KM. Thank you in advance. Hoping to do some upgrades in the future.
     
    new2cf-28, Jan 25, 2010
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Cf-28 MK-2 PIII 800, 256, 30GB, 13.3"XGA/TOUCH, FDD, CISCO w/external antenna, 3P ADAP, LCD FILM, XP

    Alex
     
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    new2cf-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So is that good? I'm a newbie to all this. I see the external antenna but how do I know it is hook up to anything? It also came with a pcm wifi card thats why I ask. Whats the 3P ADAP?
     
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    It had/has a cisco "B" wi-fi card built-in using the ext antenna
    I don't like them as its a very old card
    + The pcmcia card that you see
    Three prong ac adapter, rather that a two prong ac adapter

    Alex
     
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    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Hey new2cf-28, welcome to the ToughBook forum !!

    The factory wifi card only supports 802.11"B" not the faster "G" more common today. It would be installed in the hidden 3rd PC-card slot. To test if you unit has this, press Fn+Tab. That will toggle power on/off to the 3rd PC-card slot, which should cause the OEM Cisco wifi card to appear and disappear from the task bar.

    The OEM wifi antenna will work with newer B & G wifi cards, which you can install in the mini PCI slot under the hard drive. Read some threads here and see which mods might interest you.
     
    Springfield, Jan 25, 2010
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Ahhh... Spring beat me to it.

    Good machine to start with; can only get better with a little modding!

    mnem
    Old Toughbooks don't die; they just get more interesting!
     
    mnementh, Jan 25, 2010
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  7. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I'm with Mnem... You have a GREAT CF-28 to learn on... And learning should be fairly inexpensive. And you will enjoy yourself.... And you ill get the "disease" and you will buy more....

    You got a great model to mod... Please read the stickies! You'll LOVE it.

    <Sory... Just looking into the crystal ball!>
     
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    KLonsdale Notebook Evangelist

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    Welcome to the madhouse, read as much as you can, ask questions when you get confused, and enjoy the forum.
     
    KLonsdale, Jan 26, 2010
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