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    Possible Toughbook modification, if you got the guts!

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Mr.Tough, Nov 28, 2011.

  1. Mr.Tough

    Mr.Tough Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello

    Ever wanted to keep what you are doing on your Toughbook a secret?

    Then a solution is here! :cool:

    [​IMG]

    Remove the polarized film and make a couple of glasses with it. --> No one can see what you are doing (As long as they do not find out the secret and use a couple of polarized glasses themselves, but if they are you have a better chance at spotting them :) )

    You may find more details here:
    Privacy monitor hacked from an old LCD Monitor

    (I haven't done this myself, I just wanted to share this link to the more brave Toughbook users around us.)
     
    Mr.Tough, Nov 28, 2011
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  2. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Interesting; but seems like an awful lot of work, considering:

    3M Privacy Filters - Computer Monitor & Laptop Privacy Screen
     
    TopCop1988, Nov 28, 2011
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  3. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    I think it would be cool going through customs in places like I do Saudi Arabia, etc. They would just think the computer is messed up, lol. They like to look and pry too much.
     
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  4. gothed

    gothed Notebook Consultant

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    I will totally do this one once I have some time. Great link.
     
    gothed, Nov 28, 2011
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  5. old busted

    old busted Notebook Evangelist

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    Imma get me the glasses and see who's surfing pr0n at the Starbucks
     
    old busted, Nov 28, 2011
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  6. RuggedSolutions

    RuggedSolutions Notebook Consultant

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    I just wonder how "clear" the images are through the glasses. That
    polarized layer is normally right on top of the LCD and don't know if
    you place that at a distance how "readable" the screen will be.

    If someone has the time and a old screen, it would definitely be
    worth a try.
     
    RuggedSolutions, Nov 29, 2011
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  7. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    One down side: what if you are away from home and lose the special glasses??? :confused: :(
     
    TopCop1988, Nov 29, 2011
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  8. ares93

    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup, in that case, i'm pretty sure you're buggered. Its an interesting mod though. I'll try it out some day.
     
    ares93, Nov 29, 2011
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  9. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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  10. RuggedSolutions

    RuggedSolutions Notebook Consultant

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    Well if anyone has the spare time give it a try see if it does work.
    I have my doubts.
     
    RuggedSolutions, Nov 30, 2011
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