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    To Buy a CF-73NCQASKM or CF-72X3JWZKM and Password

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Pareto Optimal, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. Pareto Optimal

    Pareto Optimal Notebook Consultant

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    I found these at auction:

    Which is a better laptop ...
    CF-73NCQASKM
    or
    CF-72X3JWZKM

    The BIOS on the CF-72X3JWZKM can not be access due to a password. How can I get past that.
     
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    gnineorknad Notebook Enthusiast

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  3. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    Model Number:
    CF-73NCQASKM
    Status:
    DISCONTINUED
    MSRP:
    $3,833
    Description: Pentium M 1.7GHz (Centrino), 13.3" Transmissive Touch XGA, 512MB RAM, 64VRAM, 60GB, 56K, Ethernet NIC 10/100, Intel 802.11b+g, DVD/CDRW, SmartCard, WIN XP

    You may have a good deal if the 73 is cheap and complete.

    Stay away from the 72 with the "word that will not be spoken".

    Both should be @ 6-7 years old.
     
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  4. Pareto Optimal

    Pareto Optimal Notebook Consultant

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    The CF-73 has 1GB RAM, no battery and no power adapter.
    It's currently at $60 with 7 bidders.
     
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  5. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    Power adapter is no problem. It uses the same adapter as a CF-28, CF-72 and others. If that's not correct, it'll use the same adapter as CF-29, CF-30 and others. Batteries can be expensive.
     
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    The 73 model uses the newer yellow tip charger like the 29 and 30.

    That 73N is the model I have the most of. It has a ATI 9000 graphics card in it. It will be a very good performer. It even plays games like the first F.E.A.R. with out problems. It will be much faster than the CF-72.
     
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