cf-19 add ons

I just upgraded to a cf-19 from a cf-29, surprised at the difference in size, I didnt realize how much smaller thr cf-19 was. I'm interested in adding a backlit keypad and possibly the oem camera. Has anyone done this that can offer any tips? Thanks

 

1) There is no front camera option in CF-19.
2) Backlit keyboard.. just choose the one you like and install it Rob has emissive keyboard for USD 257 and rubber kb's are USD 0 to USD 200 on ebay.

 

the camera option is on the bottom of the unit and takes up a ram slot. Also according to Rob it is soldered in somehow so not an easy plug and play type deal.

 

You guys are right on all accounts with everything!

Thanks guys!

 

Definitely get the backlit (Emissive) keyboard. As far as camera, get a USB HD and plug it in. Works great. On the keyboard,you can get rubberized, or non rubberized. Your choice. I like the non on my 19 and what a difference in low light situations. Also, if your inclined, many here are not, try the 64 bit Windows 7. I am using Windows 8 CR right now and I like it as much as 7 Pro. Without the camera and with Win 7, you can add the extra 4 Gigs of RAM that 32 bit systems cannot use.

 

So am I to understand that if I am running win7, 32 bit, this cf-19 has a max ram capacity of 4gb, (2gb currently installed and I can add 2gb more in the other slot)

 

someone got a pic of the camera/solder?
I'm curious. How about the housing on the outside of the case for hte camera? might be possible ot hook up the cam to an internal usb and just mount it oem style???? er something.

 

Only pictures I could find on it.

 

The person that dreamed up that one must of been smoking something...

 

Probably, but I think it's like the CF-U1 camera on the bottom for use in a warehouse where you would be using the computer in tablet mode. The same reason the GPS antenna is on the side instead of the top.

 

Yeah it's primarily for tablet mode. just tilt it up a little and snap a picture or video. Those leds are blinding in real life.

 

I would not do that. Buy a 4 Gig module and replace your 2 gig. That way you don't have to tear the whole thing apart to get to that second slot. That is what you will have to do just to add 2 Gig. If your going to tear it apart, I would run 64 Bit, buy 2 4 Gig modules and insert them. Otherwise, just get the 4 Gig and put it in.

 

If anyone is interested...this is the pdf from panasonic for the cam.
( I had to split it in 2 parts because of the limits of this forum.)

 

No, Windows 7 can only handle 4Gb in 32 bit modus. If you install Windows 7 64 Bits on the same machine, it can use 8Gb.
What are you using this machine for? I updated to 8Gb myself, but most users should work fine with 4Gb.
What's the type-number of your new 19?

 

Looking at his other posts its a CF-19 MK-IV

 

Has anyone used the CF19 camera to capture videos in tablet mode?

 

Welcome to the Panasonic Toughbook Forum

I am not sure if we have any members now that have one to try it .

 

Just for the info. I already posted this long time ago. The CF-19MK3 with builtin Camera has only one slot of RAM.

ohlip

 

I am in the process of acquiring one. While test driving it I had read this post and I tried it. Pics and video worked fine in tablet model. The camera position and alignment actually are designed to work in tablet model (lid turned and laid down over the keyboard) without rotating the screen rotation. If you try to use it while in laptop mode or if you change your screen rotation it is all upside down, really hard to align...
2 MP not great resolution, but a pic is worth 1000 words, so it sufficeth.

Also I removed the camera/RAM cover it only has 1 RAM spot. after much help from here and toughtbooktalk.com I am going to purchase 1 stick of 4 gig and drop the bottom to swap it out. currently it only has 2. I will try to follow up with that in a few days...

Joe
CF-19 MK2
CF-19 MK3

 

I'm really curious how it will work. Keep us updated!
I've been thinking about this upgrade often, but the fact that it is a 2mp camera and that I loose a ram-slot (and need to update the 2 4Gb sticks to one more expensive 8Gb stick) kept me from upgrading.

 

so when you say only one ram slot does that mean the other one is not present? or is it taken up by the camera? Just trying to figure out if it soldered in or what. I have one myself and am too lazy to take it apart. It came with 4gigs ram installed and that's has been sufficient for now, but just thinking of future upgrade options.

and Alec besides the "uniqueness" I hardly ever used it. it still has the little protective plastic thing on it. I am just a sucker for crap like that ask me about the spas-12 I got years ago,

 

As in 12 ga. auto assault shotgun???!!!!! If that is the case, you have one of the 3 arms I would love to have. The other 2 are a 50 cal and a 9mm handgun. :thumbsup:

 

hahaha, this thread is veering way off course...
What on earth did you think when you bought that SPAS-12?? WW3? LOL.
But I've had my moments as well, buying a ghillie suit in one of the most dense populated countries in the world... Or a double antenna for GPS/GSM that is used on trains.... really nicely made stuff, but what on earth was I thinking??

 

Back on the subject at hand hi2 ...

Will the generic SiRf 4 GPS modules on ebay, for the CF-18's work in a 19?

Got hold of a 19MK1 and thinking of migrating to it from my 18MK4 (ALL the bells and whistles)...

Brian

 

Post a link to the modules you are referring to.....

 

Sorry, meant to do that and forgot...

Sirf 4 GPS Kit for Panasonic Toughbook CF 18 CF18 | eBay

Brian

 

why not get the one he's selling for a cf19?

Sirf 4 GPS Kit for Toughbook CF 19 CF19 | eBay

 

I have one already in my 18.....

Looking to save some money, that's all....

Brian

 

It "will" work, but you need to make a custom cable.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/423593-gps-cf-18-cf-19-a.html

 

Thank you!

That answered the question.

Brian

 

Did the cable ribbon from CF-18 has an open face( open conductor) in opposite side. If so, just look a cable ribbon that has an open face at the same side and your good to go.

teo

 

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Old thread, but as far as the answer to the camera being soldered or not, I believe the answer is on ebuy item # 131254506235. I would post the pics, but don't know the correct resize for here. Maybe someone else could do that for future searchers.
The item is being sold by that well known company in Chicago Land

 

I don't recall all the details, but I recall a thread stating that you need the motherboard the originally had a camera. You can not add a camera to a standard motherboard.

The camera is not soldered on. It is plug in, but you must remove a ram socket for the camera to fit.
Most motherboards don't have the connector for it, from what I read.
Someone here quite a while back did remove a ram socket and the camera still would not work. It was years ago...

 

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