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    Is HDD caddy compatible with GETAC B300, GETAC S400 and GETAC M220?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by I_kons, Aug 14, 2017.

  1. I_kons

    I_kons Newbie

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    I need a HDD caddy GETAC B300. I found interesting offers HDD caddy GETAC S400 and GETAC M220. I will be grateful for information on their compatibility in size and interface.
     
  2. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    nope!
     
  3. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Wow that is a deal. I thought these were like $200. - $250. 00 at one time
     
  5. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I never bother because by the time you buy the B300 and caddy, I will have paid less for a CF-31. And the 31 is built a little better. The B300 c2d I sold had a terrible screen. The S400 was nice but the i7 was nothing special performance wise. The CF-C2 I had would smoke it.
     
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    I_kons Newbie

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    Thanks
     
  7. edlingao

    edlingao Newbie

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    I have a similar question, hope someone can help. Is the Getac V100 or V200 caddy cable interchangeable with the S400 caddy cable? I have spare V100 cables, and I just found an S400 without a caddy/cable on ebay, but I don't want to spend an extra $170 just for a caddy.

    Would anyone know? thanks
     
  8. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I think the cable will work, not sure on the caddy
     
  9. edlingao

    edlingao Newbie

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    Yes! Thank you! That saves me a bundle. There's a bunch of S400s still on sale on ebay without the caddy, in case you guys are interested. I have the V100 and V200, trying out the S400. Thanks again!
     
  10. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I have had a couple of S400's, very nice touchscreens. One was an i7 and the other the i5. I'm thinking the caddy from the V100 will work.
     
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    NattyC Newbie

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    I know there are two different conversations here, but I have a Getac s400 without a caddy/canister, and there is no conclusive answer here to the latter question about v100/s400 caddy/cable compatibility that I can see.

    I was researching compatibility and found this thread on it. Though, it appears that the last person who asked about v100 campatibility never came back to verify its compatibility with the s400. I hate when people ask questions, get possible solutions, and then never report back to verify if the solution was right or not. Gosh.

    So, I ordered a V100 caddy/canister with the ribbon/cable it comes with, and I'm going to respond here when it gets delivered so that there is a conclusive answer for any other casual passerby who has the same question as to whether or not the v100 caddy/canister and ribbon works with the S400.
     
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  12. NattyC

    NattyC Newbie

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    The Getac v100 canister/cable is conclusively NOT compatible with the Getac S400.