Desktop port replicator for toughbook CF-30 (part CF-VEB272A2W??)

Hello Everyone!!

Im here again!

I have a CF-30F3SAXAM toughbook.

I would like to buy its desktop port replicator, I guess that its part number is CF-VEB272A2W.

Would you suggest me where to buy it? and what would be a good price for it?

Thank you very much

Ale284777

 

check out ebay, some are available that will fit the cf-29,that may also fit the cf-30, the CF-VEB272AW might work as you'll see that the A2W model will go for around 180-200+ dollars. I'm not sure if there are any major differences between the models, you can go to the panny website and look at the pictures on the back of these units to see if there are any obvious differences. I have picked up some off ebay for 10-40 dollars + S&H. there may be more usb ports on the A2W model but I couldn't find much if any difference by looking at pictures on the web,but boy is there a difference in price! maybe some of the MOD SQUAD can tell you a little more here, anyway welcome to the forum, sounds like you're starting out with a good toughbook........Driller

 

Nice CF-30
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Check out this search, lowest is about $200.00 CF-VEB272A2W items - Get great deals on Computers Networking items on eBay.com!

 

Here's a reasonable deal on an A2 dock:

Panasonic CF-VEB272A Port Replicator W/Key CF-29, cf-28 - eBay (item 130419746085 end time Aug-17-10 19:59:01 PDT)

You might ask the seller if the USB port is USB 2.0 speed.

 

Thank you Springfield!!

searching also in ebay I found this deal which is for a NEW port replicator, but different model. Do you know if this model works for the CF-30??

NEW PANASONIC CF-VEB272AW TOUGHBOOK 27 PORT REPLICATOR - eBay (item 390164341993 end time Aug-28-10 17:24:47 PDT)

Thank you very much!!

Cheers

Ale284777

 

I have bought several from this outfit, they are new in the box and work well for all the cf-29 mark 4's and 5's. I really do think they should work for the cf-30. As I stated earlier, in looking at any pictures I've been able to find either on panny website and others advertisements on the back of the replicator they appear to be the same, the difference may be only on the power port hookup which may be either where a dongle fits in ,one being the yellow plug and the other being like the cf-27 type plug which is black. you can still use the replicator just by plugging in your own power supply to its regular ac jack on your laptop. the shield may get in the way of the port replicator is the only problem. the cf-30 and cf-29 use same power battery charger. That unit is a lot cheaper than the guarenteed 200 dollar ones. I don't have a cf-30 unit to swear this, but I believe I'm correct here. hope this helps....Driller

 

Either of the ones mentioned in this thread WILL work with the CF-30. I have a CF-VEB272AW here and I do use it with my MK3. One main thing I needed was a parallel port and the dock provides that. One thing you have to be careful of when shopping for these docks is whether they have the power pigtail or not. If you get the pigtail you can use any panasonic yellow tip power adapter. Without it, you are limited to using a CF-27 compatible power adapter. Those pigtails are very hard to find. A much easier solution for me was to get a CF-27 (black tip) power adapter off eBay. Easier and cheaper. Just watch out for the amp rating. The higher the better.

 

as a good rule of thumb, the cf-30 will work on the cf-27 and the cf-29 docks, but the 29 will not work on the 30 dock

 

Hi TBtech29! Thank you very much for your answer!!

I have in front of me the desktop port replicator model CF-VEB272A (for the CF27) as recommended above I bought one for my CF-30.

I have a couple of small problems:
1) The desktop port replicator DC plug does not match my CF-30 AC adapter's one.
2) The current in the tech information of the replicator is 15.6v 3.85A, and my laptop AC adapter is: 15.6 5A.
If I plug in the replicator the adapter that fits (3.85A) this current will probably not be enough for my laptop... But if I make an adapter and plug my laptop ac adapter (5A) I can probably damage my replicator...

Any ideas?? suggestions??? comments???
Thank you very much
Alex

 

AC adapter part number is CF-AA1653 M2
It has the old style tip and 15.6v @ 5.0 amps

Here is a couple of ebay links to an original panasonic adapters , as most listing are Chinese copy's

http://cgi.ebay.com/panasonic-cf-aa...=Laptop_Adapters_Chargers&hash=item415049a450


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360299423074&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI

Note, I would think that the port replicator would be able to handle the extra current with out problem






Alex

 

Thank You Very Much!!!

 

ale284777........as in alcoholic law enforcement? north carolina style?............Driller

 

Thank you very much!

 

got a friend who did business with willie nelsons band......Driller

 

You will not damage your replicator. It will only take as much current as it needs.

This setup will work fine.