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    Two new things that rob is drooling over!! CF-74 with backlit keyboard + CF-31 MK3

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Nov 21, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Supposing it's not stock, how difficult do you think it would be to drop that keyboard into the CF-74?
    John.
     
    John Hawk, Nov 21, 2011
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    Well there is no connector for the backlighting, so you'd have to mod something. Plain 5V off the mobo should get it lit, but getting on/off/adjustable brightness using the hotkeys would be nice.

    Rob, suggest asking that seller if the adjustable brightness works on his CF-74, and let us know.
     
    Springfield, Nov 21, 2011
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  4. Rob

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    I emailed asking him.

    Thanks
     
    Rob, Nov 21, 2011
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  6. Rob

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    Yeah, I saw this thread after I started this one... My biggest thing was the New CF-31... lol
     
    Rob, Nov 21, 2011
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    Mate, isnt one CF-31 enough?

    EDIT: Sorry. Stupid question.
     
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  8. Rob

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    I can't afford it... Just dreaming :D

    But srsly??!??!? Is one of ANY Toughbook enough???? I think we ALL know the answer to that one!
     
    Rob, Nov 21, 2011
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    only up to 2 cf-74's so far. still love the cf-29 and cf-51 duos and all the mods one can do. have been eyeing the cf-30 7500's and know it's gonna get me.... just trying to not get bit too hard..Driller
     
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  10. Comptronic

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    I think the CF-31 is a MK 2, I believe.
     
    Comptronic, Nov 22, 2011
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    The 31 Mk2's were just released a little bit ago if I remember correctly.
     
    Toyo, Nov 23, 2011
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    Your right. I believe it was back in June.
     
    Comptronic, Nov 24, 2011
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