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    MC8790 in CF-19 MK3

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Nestor3, May 16, 2015.

  1. Nestor3

    Nestor3 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I am considering replacing my built-in Gobi-1000 in CF-19KHRCHPG (MK3) which does not work anymore with something newer. Ideally i need just a reliable 3G connection (UMTS/HSxPA), i do not need GPS as the OEM-GPS works fine.

    I was thinking of MC8790, can anyone recommend better choice?

    Does it contain GPS, but sometimes it's locked out?

    And the most important question. Will any MC8790 adapter bought from ebay be compatible with my CF-19?
    They are often sold as compatible with "Fujitsu" or "HP", and i know most Gobi 2000 sold on ebay can be firmware-loaded on my computer only under linux. Are there any similar cards that do not require this "transformation" on every boot up and will work in CF-19 MK3? I am using Option Globetrotter HSUPA PCMCIA card on all my CF-W8s, there you have to send one AT-command to the card. After this, it exposes its modem interface everafter. This approach would be very convenient to me.
     
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Welcome to the Panasonic Toughbook forum

    If you going to get one make sure it is for a Toughbook. Other brands will not work or very hard to set up
     
    toughasnails, May 16, 2015
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  3. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I would just pull one of the Option Globetrotter cards from the CF-W8's you have and try it..Especially since it's free for you to try and a known card that you like.
    As far as I know all GOBI cards require the firmware load on every boot..Seems bizarre to me also...\

    Pet peeve request....Can you edit your post into a couple different paragraphs..It's difficult to read..

    After reading the original post several times, I see the the Option card is PCMCIA...What is the exact model?....

    OPTION GTM380 HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE Multimode PCI Express MiniCard looks to be that Option card in pcmcia form..
     
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  4. Nestor3

    Nestor3 Newbie

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    @ toughasnails
    Thanks, i will try to find one.
    @Shawn
    The exact model is OPTION GT MAX HSUPA (GX0301).
     
    Nestor3, May 16, 2015
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  5. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    I've tried to use GPS on MC8790, but it's unstable and I couldn't rely on it. So it's better to not enable GPS at all.
    Also I prefer EU870 cards for GSM. Mobilink seems simpler for me than Sierra 3g watcher. Have not tried them for GPS though.
    I'm sure MC8790 cards I had were not from Panasonic laptops.
     
    BaRRmaley, May 16, 2015
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  6. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    "As far as I know all GOBI cards require the firmware load on every boot..Seems bizarre to me also...\"
    seems like they are using a FPGA in the design .
    the advantage is easier modification of "firmware" ... it is also faster than a software solution/micro processor .
    the downside ... they can be a royal PITA to "get right" .

    some pertinent *easy to digest* information :
     
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  7. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Dave is awesome...eevblog.... :vbthumbsup: :vbthumbsup: :vbthumbsup: :vbthumbsup:
     
    Shawn, May 17, 2015
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  8. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    I have absolutely no idea what Dave is talking about, but I totally enjoyed listening to him.
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, May 17, 2015
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  9. Shawn

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  10. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    heh ... the multimeter tests/challenges .
    there was one fine unit that would fail catastrophically if the adapter on the end of the meter was not plugged in and run home all the way .
    a real POS-1 .
     
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  11. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    It's a must see...
     
    Shawn, May 18, 2015
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  12. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    Shawn.... how do I send YOU a message? A conversation is by voice.....
    Two clicks maximum.

    Thanks bud,

    J...serious...
     
    SHEEPMAN!, May 19, 2015
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  13. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Click on " Shawn" above the avatar...(pic of dvd)..
    Click on .. "start a conversation"...

    Bob's ur uncle...
     
    Shawn, May 19, 2015
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