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    Cf-29ltqgzbm-k

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by UNCNDL1, Feb 23, 2012.

  1. UNCNDL1

    UNCNDL1 Notebook Deity

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    Okay, just received this mostly black TB. In the bios the unit model # is:
    CF-29LTQGZBM However, underneath on the sticker it is: CF-29LTQGZBM-K
    It was sold as a non touch screen with 30 GB HD. Inside bios touchscreen was disabled. I enabled it and it is working, well sorta...probably another issue however it's quite fast on the web, especially with Chrome Browser running. What's weird is the top cover is all Black. The entire unit is very, very clean and nothing missing whatsoever.
    My question is regarding the Black top, and the dash-K on the sticker?
    Needless to say, I powered this baby up and connected wirelessly quickly at 54 MPS-
    Just wondering about thoughts and considerations on this unit...
    Regards,
    Cleve
     
    UNCNDL1, Feb 23, 2012
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  2. interestingfellow

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    *stumped*
    sounds like a nice unit though! congrats.
     
    interestingfellow, Feb 23, 2012
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  3. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    Hey I got it...stands for Kovert. :)
    I saw something on this...RCMP? Do you want a new touchscreen panel while you're at it? Your drives updated.
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Feb 23, 2012
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  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Model Number: CF-29LTQGZBM
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $4,488
    Description: Intel® Pentium M 778 1.6GHz LV (Centrino), 13.3" XGA Transmissive Touchscreen, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG 802.11a+b+g WLAN, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional w/Service Pack 2, No Optical Drive

    BIG "hint": in colors, "K" is most often used to designate "blacK".

    Offhand; I'd say it was a "Semi-Special Order" (i.e.: color change) Mk4 ordered in a blacK finish.

     
    TopCop1988, Feb 23, 2012
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  5. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    My guess would be that the "-K" is a Dealer-Installed Option; very probably the Stealth Black lid as K is a very common designation for Black in the computer world.

    But that would just be a guess; YMMV, IMHO, SNAFU, DILLIGAF. ;)

    mnem
    Oooh! Alphabet soup!
     
    mnementh, Feb 23, 2012
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  6. interestingfellow

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    Love it Mnem!
    I always have to look shtuff up when you post!
     
    interestingfellow, Feb 23, 2012
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  7. UNCNDL1

    UNCNDL1 Notebook Deity

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    Too funny! I'll have to look up that "alphabet soup" mnementh...
    Thanks to TopCop too!
    Not sure I like the black will give it a go...
    This one has 20,000 hours on it but looks brand new, must have been on someone's desk, not out in the field.
    Thanks Jeff, I'll start with the extra drive with world famous os...
    TTYL
     
    UNCNDL1, Feb 24, 2012
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  8. orange_george

    orange_george Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not sure what a "Kobe Configuration" is other than it's the configuration of a Base Model.

    I'm not sure that it's designated by the "-K" but, Forum Member Comptronic works in a secret location changing factory configurations, so it should be a simple exercise to check the shared Panny data base against your serial number. Try sending him a PM. :)
     
    orange_george, Feb 25, 2012
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  9. db04p71

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    Kobe is a manufacturing plant designated by the K in the serial number. xxKxxxxxxx

    I read that somewhere.
     
    db04p71, Feb 25, 2012
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