Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
My first post in this forum described the system I was about to order, specifically the model CF-31AGP7G1M with Win7 64-bit, Intel Core i5-540M 2.53GHz, vPro, 13.1inch XGA Touch, 250GB SSD, 8GB Memory, Intel WiFi a/b/g/n, TPM, Bluetooth, ATI Discrete Graphics, GPS, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Gobi radio, Dual Pass (Upper:WWAN/Lower:GPS), WebCam, DVD Multi-Drive, and Toughbook Preferred service.
The order date was 14 DEC 2010. Expected delivery is 19 JAN 2011. I had a diplomatic conniption fit a week ago when I'd heard the delivery might take as long as the end of March.
In the meantime, the docking station has arrived, as has the memory, and all the software. I'd asked my very helpful and friendly sales representative to play good cop with me as bad cop to get Panasonic to step on it. I'd like to get the system before it becomes obsolete
The point being - be patient if you order one of these systems, they seem to be in high demand and one off orders may be finding their way toward the back of the queue.
Next post - the unveiling and set up of the beast.
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This almost the exact same setup I am looking at buying. Great minds think alike. Can I ask how much you paid?
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I bought my Mk1 as soon as Mk1 CF-30's came out
... I was like a 6 year old kid waiting for santa to bring him his presents... GAH!
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1: It's a lot faster
2: 4GB memory
3: Loading up Windows 7 was easy.
4: Brighter screen
It just runs so much better and it did not cost me very much
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To expand on Alex's response... believe it or not the CF-30 is actually 4 oz LIGHTER (and more durable in my opinion) than the CF-29 (not that that matters in the big picture).
As Alex has said Win 7 runs GREAT on the CF-30 (which I run Win 7 on mine full time too and I LOVE IT). The ability to have 4GB RAM blows the CF-29's max capacity of 1.5GB out of the water (Unless your name is Azrial, in which case you have used a hammer to make 2.5GB work, which is still piddly ). On top of that you have SATA which means 32MB cache 7200 RPM drives on the main stream and are EASY to get. You can also cram a 1TB laptop drive into the CF-30 caddies too if you need to store extra pr0n's...
Also (as Alex has already stated) the 1000 nit screen makes the CF-29 screen look like an old useless rusty bent nail. The battery life is also better.
SOOOOO...... Topcop, when can I set you up with a MINTY CF-30 with low battery cycles just like I've set up NUMEROUS other members here including Connor and Jeff? (Gork!)
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And me....
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bnemmie -all up the unit was just over $7200. lots of cabbage, but I'm expecting it to perform without fail
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Thanks for the info. Ive noticed that too. Haven't figured out the site that has the best/most accurate configuration tool yet. It's good to know you ordered a very similar 31 tho. I'm very interested on how that particular configuration works for you and what you think of it when it finely arrives. I hope you don't mind if is ask you a few questions when you get it. lol 6+ weeks is a long damn time to wait for something that expensive. But if it's the TB I exactly want, I suppose its worth it. Good luck.
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Wait! I thought that you were just a 6 year old kid when the CF-30's came out?
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I don't thnk that's an SSD you got there just a standard spinning disk.
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Toughbook CF-31 Order and Be Very Patient
Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by GlobalTraveler, Jan 13, 2011.
