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    Toughbook GC-83's: are they unlocked usually?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by interestingfellow, Oct 13, 2010.

  1. interestingfellow

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    Tittle says it: are the toughbook gc-83's usually unlocked?

    If not, who are they locked to (usually)?

    I searched, couldn't find an answer (couple google results about how to unlock, but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask)
     
    interestingfellow, Oct 13, 2010
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Thanks, TP!

    Closethread
     
    interestingfellow, Oct 13, 2010
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    YMMV???? Anyways... Yeah, I bought mine unlocked back in the cf-29 days for around $65 and used my tmobile SIM in it... back then tmobile didn't have but gprs so it was as slow as dial up. Then tmobile FINALLY got EDGE (When I was 19 at the time (So almost 5 years ago)). the 83 is an EDGE capable card.
     
    Rob, Oct 14, 2010
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    So, what next?
     
    Mil3, Oct 14, 2010
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    I'm jealous of this laptop... That's what's next! :p
     
    Rob, Oct 14, 2010
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    Yea, that was a good buy... $1,000 :D
     
    Mil3, Oct 17, 2010
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    Hey!!! only $1000??!?!?! WOW! Lucky jerk! lol
     
    Rob, Oct 18, 2010
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    /\ /\ What he said for $1k. I couldn't find a non parts working one on the bay for only 1K

    Never tried to see if the card works or not. I pulled it out after T mob and AT&T told me I was gonna pay $59 month 2 month. Once I get sent to a place in the sticks where wifi is not an option I'll take them up on that. If I take the sim out my iFail would it work or would I get random charges?
     
    adamwest436, Oct 18, 2010
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