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    The New 53 Is Pretty Nice

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Toyo, May 16, 2011.

  1. Toyo

    Toyo Notebook Deity

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    It looks like Panasonic has got on board with the latest, current technology that is coming out in other computers. USB 3.0? Isn't this the 1st model to have that feature? Also the GOBI will handle 4G LTE by the Spring time. I can't wait to find out if they are going to make one that fits the 30 series! That would be the cat's a** :D

    Rugged Laptop Products - Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Computer Products
     
    Toyo, May 16, 2011
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  2. gothed

    gothed Notebook Consultant

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    yup, that's nice. I would buy one if I hadn't gotten the CF-31. Still love my 31 though. People ask me:

    "When will you ever "need" such a rugged computer. A net-book can do the same!"

    To which I reply:

    "Why do you "need" that Ralph Loren T-shirt won't a shirt from walmart serve the same purpose?"


    oh the addiction... : (
     
    gothed, May 16, 2011
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  3. theoak2

    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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    gothed,

    To answer the question, "When will you ever "need" such a rugged computer. A net-book can do the same!" asked by some people:

    I work at a computer repair center, and see things happen to computers that the owners never expected nearly every day. Wishing it was tough after something happens, well..........
     
    theoak2, May 17, 2011
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  4. old busted

    old busted Notebook Evangelist

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    A netbook is a self inflicted curse.
     
    old busted, May 17, 2011
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  5. theoak2

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    Nice that the 53 has both a PC card slot and ExpressCard 54. I don't think you will see both in the same computer very often.
     
    theoak2, May 17, 2011
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    The CF-19 and CF-30 have both. Probably the CF-31, too.
     
    db04p71, May 18, 2011
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