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    Panasonic CF-C2

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by kingstu, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. kingstu

    kingstu Notebook Consultant

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    The new C2 is going to be ready for windows 8. It looks very interesting with a new NFC radio option.
     
    kingstu, Oct 26, 2012
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  2. Rob

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    Rob, Oct 26, 2012
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    IPS 500nit, capacitive multi-touch Corning Gorilla 2 screen on a Toughbook, w/ HDMI, USB3.0, ambient light sensor and 720p webcam included, mmmmm.... :)
    also, they use a low-voltage i5 CPU 1.8-2.8Ghz this time (17w), that should keep it cooler and improve the runtime.
    you can have optional 2D barcode reader/Serial Port/VGA/Modem AND Smartcard/NFC/3MP side-camera.

    seems the 2 battery design is gone - instead they have an extended capacity battery (15hrs) or standard (11hrs) or lightweight(5.5hrs) and a bridge battery (1min) in order to hotswap the main one with a spare.

    you can even have an optional hard drive heater !

    ouch, this can't be good: Made in Taiwan ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/toughbook/hi_res_images-jpg/cf-c2/toughbook_c2_12.jpg
     
    Gear6, Oct 26, 2012
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  4. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    I think this
    and this
    is ...mmm... insolence (is it the right word?) :)
    twice the price vs the market
     
    BaRRmaley, Oct 26, 2012
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  5. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    They aren't made in Japan any more!! It's sadly been this way for a bit now!
     
    Rob, Oct 26, 2012
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    Only reason I sold my CF-52. Panasonic laptops from the Let's note line don't deserve such a high price anymore.
    My elitebook 2530p felt more rugged than my Cf-52 and in some test on the internet fared better than a Y7. I've moved on to elitebooks since I can't afford the fully rugged toughbooks (these are the real ones imho) and the business line is incredibly overpriced.

    I might add that I would love to own a CF-53 but its too expensive compared to my elitebook 8460p and the elitebooks has a better touchpad (important for me). Hey rob, are the fully rugged toughbooks still produced in japan?
     
    jdbfdhsvbhdvhs, Oct 26, 2012
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  7. Pinecone

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    The units are all still made by Panasonic, just by Panasonic in Taiwan as opposed to Japan.

    And it's not completely this way, some models are built by Panasonic Taiwan, and some models are built by Panasonic Japan.
     
    Pinecone, Oct 31, 2012
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    Bump. Any updates on CF-C2? When it will be available?

    I'm going to Japan at january and thinking about buying one, but there is no info on release date and even no mentions at all on japan site.
     
    tensai.cirno, Dec 9, 2012
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  9. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    They're available. I can get them.

    Give me a call if you're interested. (281)-305-5018

    Thanks,

    Rob
     
    Rob, Dec 10, 2012
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    after i bought my CF C1 the CF C1 MK2 was launched.....

    i love my CF C1.... but i should have been patient....

    i am thinking that CF C2 MK2 will come with a THUNDERBOLT PORT
     
    austinpowers2304, Mar 14, 2013
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  11. Gear6

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    hmmm... I'll believe it when I'll see it. ;)
     
    Gear6, Mar 14, 2013
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  12. Alecgold

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    Chances of being thunderstruck are bigger, was my first thought... :) but what do I know about this!

    What I do know is that there will always be a next model, that is better/faster/brighter. If you need one, buy it. If you need the latest at all times, you better have deep pockets!


    Just one curious question? why not buy a good used CF-30/31? I know I bought my CF-19 mk5 new, and I really love it. But if I would have to do it again, I would have bought a mk4 or perhaps even a mk3 max out the memory and push my SSD in. I would have saved a lot of money and I still would have a perfect working laptop.
     
    Alecgold, Mar 16, 2013
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