Looking hard at the new CF-54.

I think I'm ready to move up from my 30's as my main computer. I am really getting tired, I guess that's the right word, in the low resolution and screen size. More and more websites I visit just don't display correctly on the 13.3.
I was ready to pull the trigger on a 54 but now I see where a Performance Model is soon to be released/offered.

Has anybody heard of any negatives to the new 54 yet?

 

I have not heard a lot yet about it. It does sound great. There is a thread some where here or toughbook. You should check.

 

I looked but could not find it. Been in the hospital for a while and all my bookmarks are on my 53 at home. Hopefully Shawn will see this thread

 

Who ? me?

http://www.toughbooktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2427

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/02/13/think_youre_hard_check_out_the_pansonic_cf54_toughbook/

 

This laptop is too dangerous for me.
Looking through those photos... You have to use it in a fridge or in thick gloves. Maybe it's too hot. I'm not ready.
Also you can see that, while this laptop is very light, you have to bring that large box with instruments with you.

 

Thanks for making my day BaRRmaley. I have not laughed so hard in a while.

I see by your sig that you are looking for a new country. Maybe try Canada, it is barely over 100yrs old, which is fairly new in the scheme of things.

Have a good day, eh.

 

Thanks! I thought about "good England", but there are 3 more letters between these two words. Your offer looks... fresh

 

Thanks Shawn and yes that will be my next Toughbook...some day.

 

You guys crack me up! Maybe Rob will chime in and have some advice.

 

Rob has lots of info on the 54. Pricing starts at $1799.99

 

I just don't like it
And $1800 for non-HD screen edition looks like.. ROBbery )

Take a look at Toughpad 4K. It's really something different
And I like new Dell XPS 13 - it's not expensive. If you don't need a rugged laptop.

 

DELL ... Now I don't know the price but rugged they are not. We HAD three of them at work mounted on Hyster 120 forklift and could take the pounding after a month we replaced them with CF-19 .

 

For starters I do need rugged. The CF54 is new and it is HD,.


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ok

 

I have 2 zero hour CF-52N's with dedicated graphics and WUXGA screen,just something to think about.

 

What are the model #s and any other options?


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Item #121599653397 and 121601802014
One has 240gb SSD 4gb ram and the other has 480gb SSD and 4gb ram,all specs and full model are listed in ad.

 

never mind

 

On? Were you thinking.....

 

since you ask. I posted the original specs of safn1949's units for sale..
Personally I would choose a CF52 over a CF53 or CF54..I own a CF53 and it is disappointing....Failure prone in the video circuits....I see a lot of them on ebay with failed video..I like the taller screen of the CF52 much better...
I can't wait until I get my 15.4 touchscreen mod done....

Model Number:
CF-52NLBDZ2M
Status:
DISCONTINUED
MSRP:
$3,051
Description: No Wireless, WinXP (Win7 COA), Intel Core i5-540M 2.53GHz, vPro, 15.4" WUXGA, 250GB, 2GB, ATI Discrete Graphics, No WLAN, No Bluetooth, Smartcart, Multi-drive, Toughbook Preferred

 

CF-54A0001BM - Emissive Keyboard $2154
CF-54A2900BM - $1704
CF-54A0002CM - W7 , Web Cam, Emissive Keyboard $2274
CF-54C0001CM - Same as below $2604
CF-54C0001BM - Glove Multi Touch Screen, Emissive keyboard $2604
CF-54A2900CM - $1704
You can go to Panasonic's configure page and it will give you a better idea what is in them. Also go to there driver download page and download the manuals too.

 

The CF-54 is new so it will have some growing pains associated with it but it seems to have some features that I like "built in". The second internal SSD drive (not sure if it is bootable) is something I really like. Having a swapable media bay with a PC card and battery as options besides DVD is a definite plus. It is lighter and the new emissive keyboard looks good.

 

Choose Canada,the better half is from England and she wouldn't go back if that tells you anything.

The CF-52 is my favorite,I use an old 52G all the time. Sold my last one and tried several different laptops,back to the 52 I went. They just got it right in my opinion.

 

Which wireless cards did you put in the 52's and am I reading correct they do NOT have BT?

 

Blair, I have been doing some configuring but they have not updated the inventory since the 13th which is kinda crazy. This model# is pretty close to what I need. Of course, I will install my own SSD and upgrade the memory myself. Did you notice there are no GPS units yet? I wonder if that's what they are waiting on?
CF-54C3017CM

 

Toyo , yes they do have a GPS unit for it coming.... CF-WGP541

 

Intel 5300 , the 240gb unit does have Bluetooth,need to check the other.