The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
← Previous pageNext page →

    Post all TOUGHBOOK DEALS here (eBay etc...)

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

    Reputations:
    1,267
    Messages:
    7,361
    Likes Received:
    370
    Trophy Points:
    251
    Toughbook, Feb 9, 2009
    #151
  2. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Rick,
    You've got to be willing to keep your day job if you are going to sell stuff like that. Sooner or later people will get the drift. Again, what sort of person would buy that, with decent CF-28s selling for a $100 or so less on the same page?
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 9, 2009
    #152
  3. displacedtexan

    displacedtexan Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    13
    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    post edited...
     
    displacedtexan, Feb 9, 2009
    #153
  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

    Reputations:
    1,267
    Messages:
    7,361
    Likes Received:
    370
    Trophy Points:
    251
    Uh... Let's not start plugging the sales of our stuff... That is not what we are here for. If you want to use the BST forum... Please do.
     
    Toughbook, Feb 9, 2009
    #154
  5. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Robert,
    Enlighten me, how do you make your add show up on eBayUK, offer shipping to Europe?
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 9, 2009
    #155
  6. rjenkins

    rjenkins Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    121
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Hi Cap,

    yes, something along those lines, I think items can only be viewed in countries you say you will ship to.

    Robert.
     
    rjenkins, Feb 9, 2009
    #156
  7. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Robert,
    OK, but can't you just log on to eBay US? I know I can log onto eBayCA, AU, UK etc. A lot of us are reluctant to list shipping to foreign countries because there are so many problems. I will always ship to any where except Nigeria, but I like to have the bidder contact me first so I can check them on my "Idiot Meter" before I agree to let them bid.
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 9, 2009
    #157
  8. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

    Reputations:
    1,267
    Messages:
    7,361
    Likes Received:
    370
    Trophy Points:
    251
    Hmmmm... So if I decide I want to ship to the UK... And I have 1000 - 100% feedbacks in the US, then when I start in the UK I start at 0? That doesn't sound fair. But then life rarely is...
     
    Toughbook, Feb 9, 2009
    #158
  9. jkjsvhasd

    jkjsvhasd Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    18
    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Guys,

    Just received mine from this seller, part of the last batch of (5). Great condition, only 1375 hours but despite the listing stating a DVD drive, a floppy drive was in the bay, also no battery. I also noted the boot priority was changed to USB opticl first, explains how they installed XP. Contacted the seller, waiting to hear back. Just check yours out.

    Missed the CF-29 I had and am eager to get back :)
     
    jkjsvhasd, Feb 9, 2009
    #159
  10. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Rick,
    As far as I can tell, everything goes with you. If you go to eBay UK and you are not signed in you get a sign in screen if you click on watch this item or whatever. Just sign in on the UK site and it all works. I've never tried to list on a foreign site but maybe I will. I just hate to deal with people who aren't expecting the crazy shipping costs and b*tch after the sale. Ohlip, how does this work?
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 9, 2009
    #160
  11. stiffnecked

    stiffnecked Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31

    Mine came exactly as advertised. DVD drive, battery and all.
     
    stiffnecked, Feb 9, 2009
    #161
  12. jkjsvhasd

    jkjsvhasd Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    18
    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Seller replied

    "The floppy I can believe because we still have a several left and some of them do have floppys....But really there was no battery?"
     
    jkjsvhasd, Feb 9, 2009
    #162
  13. stiffnecked

    stiffnecked Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Is he gonna make it right and send you what he advertised.
     
    stiffnecked, Feb 9, 2009
    #163
  14. jkjsvhasd

    jkjsvhasd Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    18
    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    He said he will ship them both out tomorrow. I was not happy with his initial response challenging me on the missing battery( we have 700+ 100% FB) and I already bought a couple new batteries but wanted what I paid for.
     
    jkjsvhasd, Feb 9, 2009
    #164
  15. Silver Trooper

    Silver Trooper Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    302
    Messages:
    783
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Mine came with the floppy also, so I am contacting the seller tonight. Battery was there and it is a yellow tab.
     
    Silver Trooper, Feb 10, 2009
    #165
  16. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    450
    Messages:
    3,941
    Likes Received:
    61
    Trophy Points:
    116
    I used my floppy as target practice for my Tippmann A5 paintball gun :)
     
    Rob, Feb 10, 2009
    #166
  17. jkjsvhasd

    jkjsvhasd Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    18
    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    If the owner (Al) responds expect a short response. I emailed him this evening to confirm shipment of my DVD and battery and the response was

    "Yeah They Shipped"

    No tracking number offered and still no apology despite pointing out my unit was configured to boot off an external drive
     
    jkjsvhasd, Feb 10, 2009
    #167
  18. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    10" Panasonic Toughbook 1000nit remote touchscreen for $45, why wouldn't you?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370157809649&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=370154930877&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%26itu%3DUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4

    These do work without the keyboard and function cables. RGB video cable and serial cable gets it going. 1000 nit!
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 12, 2009
    #168
  19. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Connor922, Feb 12, 2009
    #169
  20. Zippy-Man

    Zippy-Man Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    557
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31

    I wonder if i could swap out that 10" LCD into a CF-18 or CF-19 and get 1000nit? Any idea's guys

    -James
     
    Zippy-Man, Feb 12, 2009
    #170
  21. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    capt.dogfish, Feb 12, 2009
    #171
  22. 9nine9

    9nine9 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    105
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    The vld02 has 7 inverters driving 7 CCFL's, and draws 60W (3.85A at 15.6V). I suspect if you could get it to work, your battery life would be dismal. However, the display is awsome in a vehicle, where the power usage is not an issue

    nine
     
    9nine9, Feb 12, 2009
    #172
  23. Zippy-Man

    Zippy-Man Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    557
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    What about the VLD01 ?
     
    Zippy-Man, Feb 12, 2009
    #173
  24. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

    Reputations:
    903
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    55
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Zippy,
    The VDL01 is a 1000nit touch screen, VDL02 is 1200nits. I suspect either would draw too much power for a laptop. The 01 has native resolution of 600x800, the 02 768x1024. I like the lower resolution for in car use as the icons, tool tray, etc are easier to see, and the lower resolution is not noticeable on the maps. I had an 01 on the bench today next to my touch CF-29 and the 01 blows the CF-29 display out of the water!
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 12, 2009
    #174
  25. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    4,081
    Messages:
    4,293
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    106
    The thickness required for the backlights is one issue
    Thats one thing that I notice on the cf-30 , the lcd cover is thicker than the cf-29
    With a rating of 1000nits it would be comparable to the cf-30 in power usage at the highest setting
    The lower 800x600 resolution would be an issue with some programs, but as Cap said its an ideal resolution for finger touch as the icons are larger and easier to click on



    Alex
     
    Alex, Feb 12, 2009
    #175
  26. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    LoL I ended up picking it up, it was just too good to pass up on! Now I have way too many 29s :D
     
    Connor922, Feb 13, 2009
    #176
  27. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    450
    Messages:
    3,941
    Likes Received:
    61
    Trophy Points:
    116
    JEEZE!! What the hell was this guy thinking selling it at that price!?!?!?
     
    Rob, Feb 13, 2009
    #177
  28. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

    Reputations:
    1,110
    Messages:
    2,358
    Likes Received:
    107
    Trophy Points:
    81


    Thats is marketing. :D But for the part of the buyer, thats is stupidity. :eek: no nothing.

    Thats is life, we have to accept that :eek:


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Feb 14, 2009
    #178
  29. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    LOL crazy good price! Thats why I couldn't pass it up
     
    Connor922, Feb 14, 2009
    #179
  30. Zippy-Man

    Zippy-Man Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    557
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Man you got a killer deal on the cf-29 Connor. :)

    -James
     
    Zippy-Man, Feb 14, 2009
    #180
  31. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Yup, but seriously the toughbooks are starting to slowly take over my room, its getting out of hand! I really should sell my 29s and get a 30 :p
     
    Connor922, Feb 15, 2009
    #181
  32. Silver Trooper

    Silver Trooper Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    302
    Messages:
    783
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Silver Trooper, Feb 16, 2009
    #182
  33. Silver Trooper

    Silver Trooper Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    302
    Messages:
    783
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Silver Trooper, Feb 16, 2009
    #183
  34. displacedtexan

    displacedtexan Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    13
    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Yeah, I saw those... a group of them just ended for an incredible price for 1.6 GHZ machines... I didn't jump on it 'cause of the lack of touchscreen, and wasn't sure if they were the standard motherboards in them...
     
    displacedtexan, Feb 16, 2009
    #184
  35. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Ditto, I would have bid but non-touch doesn't really interest me, also the ones that ended before looked like the screens still were pretty marked up. The GPS is nice though..... :cool:
     
    Connor922, Feb 16, 2009
    #185
  36. Silver Trooper

    Silver Trooper Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    302
    Messages:
    783
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Well I hope it has the GPS as I just bought one for $387.98. Either way, it is still a good price.
     
    Silver Trooper, Feb 16, 2009
    #186
  37. stiffnecked

    stiffnecked Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    stiffnecked, Feb 16, 2009
    #187
  38. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    450
    Messages:
    3,941
    Likes Received:
    61
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Rob, Feb 16, 2009
    #188
  39. Silver Trooper

    Silver Trooper Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    302
    Messages:
    783
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    30
    There were four more that sold for $388 when I got mine today. The screen capture of the BIOS showed it had only 2500 hours so it had not been used for very long. I already got notice of it being shipped so I am anxious to find out if it does have the GPS.. The rest of the description matched the configurator so hopefully that will also.
     
    Silver Trooper, Feb 16, 2009
    #189
  40. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

    Reputations:
    1,267
    Messages:
    7,361
    Likes Received:
    370
    Trophy Points:
    251
    As I recall... It will have the GPS but not the touchscreen. (Why I didn't buy them)
     
    Toughbook, Feb 16, 2009
    #190
  41. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I get the $375 one in the mail today, I'll keep you posted as to the quality and the sellers service, hopefully this is as good of a deal as it appeared
     
    Connor922, Feb 17, 2009
    #191
  42. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    450
    Messages:
    3,941
    Likes Received:
    61
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Rob, Feb 17, 2009
    #192
  43. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    450
    Messages:
    3,941
    Likes Received:
    61
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Rob, Feb 17, 2009
    #193
  44. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    450
    Messages:
    3,941
    Likes Received:
    61
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Rob, Feb 17, 2009
    #194
  45. Zippy-Man

    Zippy-Man Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    557
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Zippy-Man, Feb 17, 2009
    #195
  46. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Yeah I read it and its a rev.0, BTW the $375 29 just arrived.......I have never seen anything like this. I swear its brand new. Not a scratch on the machine, the keyboard even feels new. It has the rough feel on the palmrest still, not wear even on the stickers. I swear its never been used, not a scratch or mark on the screen and the seller was amazing with communication. Also included a DVD/CD-RW drive. I've never got this good of a deal in my life. :D
     
    Connor922, Feb 17, 2009
    #196
  47. Stewboy

    Stewboy Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    202
    Likes Received:
    20
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Connor, was the seller Rollie9393?
     
    Stewboy, Feb 17, 2009
    #197
  48. biggamehunter

    biggamehunter Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    12
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    biggamehunter, Feb 18, 2009
    #198
  49. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Yup sure was, I was very pleased, I'll prolly buy some more from him. I wonder where he got these in such great shape?
     
    Connor922, Feb 18, 2009
    #199
  50. Stewboy

    Stewboy Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    202
    Likes Received:
    20
    Trophy Points:
    31
    MERCI is evidently an Iowa electronics recycling co, but maybe you knew that.

    BTW, two quick questions for you and others:

    1. These machines don't have MSWord included; I've got MSWord discs for my desktop; can I load it onto one of these?

    2. Do touchscreens tend to get scuffed up? I don't really need the touchscreen, and worry that it might be dulled a bit from all the touching :); any problems with yours? Thanks. I'm looking at either the 1.2 or the 1.4.
     
    Stewboy, Feb 18, 2009
    #200
← Previous pageNext page →