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    Durabook

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by adamwest436, Dec 6, 2010.

  1. adamwest436

    adamwest436 Notebook Evangelist

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    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    well I have noticed the toughbooks are the most expensive thats for sure
     
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  3. adamwest436

    adamwest436 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah tell me about it. Every ones on a rave about the CF 31 and I'm still saving up for a eBay CF 30. I'm thinking may timeframe.
     
    adamwest436, Dec 6, 2010
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  4. Alex

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    The Toughbooks in general have a very high reliability rating as they are made in Japan and panasonic has been doing this for a while
    Other manufactures can pad the hard drive bay on a business class laptop and add some padding on the outside and call it whatever they wish

    I would rather buy a used cf-74 before investing in this Toughbook clone
     
    Alex, Dec 6, 2010
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  5. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    makes one want a Dell xfr
     
    Boo Boo, Dec 6, 2010
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  6. Pinecone

    Pinecone Notebook Consultant

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    Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

    I'll reserve judging a "Durabook" until I see it, but I highly doubt it's anywhere near Toughbook quality.
     
    Pinecone, Dec 6, 2010
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    I think this statement from the Durabook User Instruction Manual says it all:

    Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case

    A broken screen or case can be costly to repair. Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case.

    I'll stick with the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK family, if you please. :)
     
    TopCop1988, Dec 6, 2010
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  8. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    WOW! Just, WOW! :D
     
    Rob, Dec 6, 2010
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  9. adamwest436

    adamwest436 Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL well, That settles it. And even the 72 has a carrying handle at least.

     
    adamwest436, Dec 6, 2010
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  10. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Fort Dix, is there still a Fort Dix? I haven't been to Fort Dix since 1965 and I can assure you that seeing it again is not on my bucket list!
    CAP US11445959 (I haven't needed to know that number since 1968)
    On the other hand they did have nice machine guns and free war suits :cool:
     
    capt.dogfish, Dec 6, 2010
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  11. paddydazzer

    paddydazzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    No clones for me panasonic toughbooks all the way...
     
    paddydazzer, Dec 6, 2010
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  12. adamwest436

    adamwest436 Notebook Evangelist

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    They merged with McGuire and Lakehurst just recently. Besides a few things it probably looks the same. It appears these were phasing out the Dulls.
     
    adamwest436, Dec 6, 2010
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  13. Boo Boo

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    doesnt matter what laptop you have if you bust your lcd its busted
     
    Boo Boo, Dec 6, 2010
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Looks like a discount version of the "Business-Rugged" line of ToughBooks... I'm not impressed.

    *Puts on his flameproof jammies, mindful of where he is*

    With the XPS family, Dell has really stepped up their quality of build in business-class, and I'll bet they are easily as rugged as that thing at half the price. I've been flogging an XPS1330 every day for 2 years as a PC & TV diag platform (It came with both VGA and HDMI) and I have been forced to grudgingly admit that it's been a good machine; it has survived a dozen spills I thought for sure would be the end of it.

    I realize it's still about as rugged as a taco shell in comparison to my CF-28; for automotive diag and contracting work I'd NEVER give up my ToughBook. But I do a LOT of different kinds of work, and for me it's a matter of the right tool for the job. The XPS1330 fits inside my general electronics toolkit; the CF-28 WEIGHS AS MUCH AS MY ENTIRE TOOLKIT BY ITSELF.

    Game over. No aching shoulder for teh win.

    mnem
    I need to go Whee.
     
    mnementh, Dec 7, 2010
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  15. adamwest436

    adamwest436 Notebook Evangelist

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    Get a M4 tactical sling. I'm thinking of that cause the only secure way I can carry is "man bag" style.
     
    adamwest436, Dec 7, 2010
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    shackwrrr Notebook Consultant

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    They keep saying accidental

    I dont want accidental protection, I want protection from intentional misuse, like using my toughbook in the rain or using it in the shop around heat and grease. "Occasional spill" is a lot different than "go ahead use it in the rain"
     
    shackwrrr, Dec 9, 2010
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  17. MIPS

    MIPS Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a durabook here that looks nice in many aspects if you called it a slightly rugged gaming computer (Core 2, DDR2, widescreen, camera and a bunch of other great features) but any real use you could make game-wise on these specs is killed by an Intel IGP solution.
    The only thing I see that makes it even remotely close to the toughbook is the rubber/metallic case. Otherwise it's not really something I would take out into the woods.
     
    MIPS, Dec 9, 2010
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  18. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Rob, Dec 10, 2010
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    Rob
    Looks like you found the north america distributor
    Noticed he has 4 models for sale the cheapest @$400
    And look at his feedback 93.5% Positive feedback
     
    Alex, Dec 10, 2010
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    The $450 model is a netbook and doesn't have any 'tough' features. Cheeky of them to say that the other models are 'impoved' versions of Toughbooks! :rolleyes:
     
    cyrilng, Dec 13, 2010
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    Darn near acer aspire one specs too.
     
    adamwest436, Dec 13, 2010
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Rob, Dec 14, 2010
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  24. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Saw this qued up next after the Durabook video..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSARDGz3W8&NR=1&feature=fvwp

    What's all the complaining about dropping it out a window... with that Win98 powerhouse? Dropping it out a 3rd story window was just putting it out of its misery...

    mnem
    Call it a MERCY KILLING...
     
    mnementh, Dec 18, 2010
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    I saw that. I have one that nobody will take off my hands for FREE! Massive 3.4 GB hard drive!
     
    adamwest436, Dec 18, 2010
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    You forgot to mention that the sellers name is Plonka! :)
     
    orange_george, Dec 18, 2010
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