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    Does anyone else have semi-rugged here?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by listerdl, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. listerdl

    listerdl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if I am the only one - you all seem to have the military grade.

    Thanks - Lister
     
    listerdl, Apr 6, 2011
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  2. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Lots of us have them, mostly CF-50 and CF-70 series. Find a post by Azrial and follow his link to search the forum. Welcome, and read the stickies.
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Apr 6, 2011
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  3. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Whatcha got? There are many that have the semi rugged here. The CF-51 core duo is real popular with cpu upgrades.
     
    I58SR, Apr 6, 2011
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  4. listerdl

    listerdl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the CF F8 - you probably know it because it has the handle. Its a seriously sweet machine. I bought it and live in Tokyo and trust me, everyone here has a panasonic, literlally 90%. On the subway you see dozens of "salary-man" as they are known, with their panasonic mini tough books open. The range is called 'lets note'

    The only minor issues I have is that the keyboard is in Japanese and although I have tried everything - I cannot get the keyboard to match the correct western drivers. But thats ok - i have gotten use to certain keys doing differnet things.

    I basically wiped the HDD and bought a SSD to make the machine even more durable and slapped on linux and windows 7.

    Do you guys all use the machines for outdoor work? - Curious to know.

    thanks
     
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  5. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Well I use a CF-30 and have a mount in the work van for navigation. GPS is not built in on this one but broadband is. I need the broadband to do web based work orders.

    Toughbooks are habit forming; you will always want another one. I am tripping over them and still want more. CF-28, CF-29, CF-30, CF-50 and CF-51. What’s next? Perhaps SSD for the 30
     
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    MasterBlaster2039 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a semi-rugged CF-71 with a Celeron 450mhz processor.
     
    MasterBlaster2039, Apr 6, 2011
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  7. theoak2

    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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    What is the difference between the semi-rugged and business-rugged?
     
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Business rugged is LESS rugged than the semi-rugged models. The business rugged models are made of mostly plastic VS the semi rugged models are made out of magnesium alloy.

    Personally I'd get a semi-rugged over a business rugged any day!

    w00t!
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I have a CF 51 for at home use and it's GRRRREAT!
    I use my CF29 anywhere I go away.
     
    Shawn, Apr 6, 2011
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    I took the plunge and now have and use at home /home business the CF-51 (cpu upgrade). I have three more 51's in the works 1 stock 2 broken but the price was very right. I like the 51 as a laptop as it is lighter, larger screen and the touchpad more responsive than my CF-30. The 30 will go in the truck when I get the dock installed. The thing I miss on the 51 v.s. the 30 is the back-lit KB.
    I understand why the TP on the 30 is the way it is......use it with gloves etc.
    Toughbooks Rule.
     
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    theoak2, Apr 7, 2011
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