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    Hello forum members, first toughbook..CF-19A

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by EGE, Nov 22, 2015.

  1. EGE

    EGE Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just received my first ever toughbook CF-19 and why didnt i buy one before? Could anyone provide any info on the model number please?

    Cf-19AMNL7PA, it has the red f11 button, fingerprint reader, wwan, bluetooth, emissive keyboard, dual touch screen, basically everything.

    Great forum by the way.
     
    EGE, Nov 22, 2015
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Windows 7 Pro, Intel Core i5-2520M 2.50GHz, vPro, 10.1" XGA Touch, 320GB(7200rpm), 4GB, Intel WiFi a/b/g/n, TPM, Bluetooth, Dual Pass (Upper:WWAN/Lower:WLAN),
     
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    Welcome to the Panasonic Tough book forum

    Your Cf-19A is a MK5 and there is 8 MK's in this model so far. I have the same one as you but I have added GPS and Emissive keyboard (lights up). Also upgraded the memory to 8GB and W7 Pro 64bit. It really did not need the extra memory but had it from another upgrade I did so I put it in. I think you will be very happy with it. I know I am
     
    toughasnails, Nov 22, 2015
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    Thanks for the replies guy's. Very happy with it, the gps is a nifty add on, probably wont use it much but handy to have as a back up if my sat nav dies. Any idea how to use the turbo start up on the vpro chip??
     
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    I never paid must attention to it but check this out. www.ruggedpcreview.com/mt/archives/2010/05/intel_vpro_tech.html
    Not sure you know this but Panasonic slows down the CPU to get better battery life and to keep heat down.
    FYI.... I can get around 6 hours with screen set at 60% and the screen is still nice and bright.
     
    toughasnails, Nov 22, 2015
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    You have to use three-phase power and buy an optional AC adapter - 380V->32V instead of the standard 220V->16V one :)
     
    BaRRmaley, Nov 23, 2015
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    I get one from the tooth fairy...LOL
     
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    Not something i would use then? More of a marketing thing.
    Will stick to settings i have at minute. 60% screen is what i use at minute, lasts about 5-6 hours.
     
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    Don't you mean " Tough" fairy?
     
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    Quite pleased with myself today! Managed to program the red F11 key to open the sms program..Probably simple to notebook guru's but for me ???
     
    EGE, Nov 27, 2015
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    My RED F11 key is programmed to launch..................... never mind. you'll know if I push it.

    photo of RED key to clarify for the confused.
    [​IMG]
     
    Shawn, Nov 27, 2015
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    "never mind. you'll know if I push it."
    ... or maybe not
    heh heh heh ...
     
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    full screen in your browser :))
     
    BaRRmaley, Nov 27, 2015
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