CF-18 — Rusted, Busted, Like New
January 12, 2010Found this on eBay. Note seller ID. I’ve seen many abused Toughbooks, but this one beats them all.
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New Business Toughbooks S8 and N8 Launched in Japan
December 11, 2009
Panasonic N8
Both of them are powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz) processor, and features up to 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, Intel GM45 Express Chipset, DVD burner (not in the case of N8), 12.1″ WXGA LCD display, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, WiMAX, Gigabit Ethernet, and HDMI.
Prices start from $1800 in Japan for base configuartions.
Genuine Panasonic Toughbook Recovery Disks
June 10, 2009(913) 685-8855 from 7:30am – 5:30pm CST.
Toughbook Restore Disk
The Toughbook Recovery disks as well as just about any part you may need can be obtained from Heartland Services. They are the only authorized repair facility in the United States.
You must have the part number of the part needed as well as the full model number of the laptop that needs the part. You can reach them at (913) 685-8855 from 7:30am – 5:30pm CST.
If you need a part number, ask! We will try to help you. You cannot order the parts (strangely enough) online with Heartland.
Prices for recovery discs are in $20-30 range + shipping.
Update. Unfortunately you will need exact part number to place an order. Below are part numbers some model. Please contribute in comments if you have information on your Toughbook.
CF-18 Recovery Disks (Set of 3 CDs)
- CF-18 MK1 Windows XP (CF-18BHKZXKA, etc) — p/n DFQX3714MA1, code MK1-XP1M-TGW
- CF-18 MK2 Windows XP (CF-18DHB22KA, etc.) — p/n DFQX3799MA1, code MK2-XP1AM-TSW
- CF-18 MK4 Windows XP — p/n DFQX4003MA3, code MK4-XP2M-TSW
- CF-18 MK4 Windows XP Tablet — p/n ?? , code MK4-XPTM-TSW
CF-30 Recovery Disks (1 DVD)
- CF-30 MK2 Vista Business — p/n DFQM8357MA, code MK2VBM
CF-W2 Recovery Disks (1 DVD)
- W2 MK1 Windows XP — p/n DFQX3691MAU, code MK1-XP1M-W
Toughbook CF19 and CF30 Updated
February 6, 2009
Main update: ultra-low voltage Centrino 2 vPro processors. 2GB RAM in standard configuration and twice the disk capacity (160GB now). All CF-19 and CF-30 models now have 1,000 nits LCDs with circular polarizers as well as anti-glare and anti-reflective treatment. Despite more powerful processors, claimed battery life increased to 10 hours.
Panasonic F8, R8, T8, W8 Available for Pre-Order
October 14, 2008
Panasonic F8 will replace CF-Y7. Positioned as world’s lightest 14.1″ widescreen at 3.7 lb.
Changes:
- WXGA+ screen (1440×900) instead of SXGA+ (1440×1050)
- Centrino 2 Platform with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300, 2.26 GHz (6MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- 3GB of standard RAM (the expansion slot is occupied), 4GB max.
- 160GB HDD vs. 80GB in Y7
- Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
- Handle like in CF-30
The F8 will be available in multiple colors in Japan. In US, however, it is expected to be available in white and black only.
F8 in many colors
Panasonic T8/W8
Changes:
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9300, 1.2 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
- 3GB of standad RAM (the expansion slot is occupied), 4GB max.
- CPU fan vs. fanless design in T5/T7/W7
- 120GB HDD vs. 80GB in 7series
- Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
I have to mention, that 32-bit operating system (Windows XP, Vista 32-bit) can address maximum 3GB of RAM that is why uprading to 4GB from standard 3GB configuration is meaningless.
Japanese versions of F8, R8, T8 and W8 are available for pre-order from Direct From Japan store.
Trusted Reviews has a brief preview of F8.
Gobi – Universal Boradband Access Solution
August 17, 2008Global Mobile Broadband Internet (Gobi™) is a technology from Qualcomm aimed to simplify access to different providers. Gobi is the first multi-mode (EVDO/HSPA) embedded wireless solution for mobile computers, giving users the ability to easily switch between major wireless carriers. Gobi-enabled Toughbook mobile computers can access AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless wireless networks with one wireless device. Through the Panasonic Carrier Selection Application (CSA) software platform, the need to physically switch out various single-module, carrier-specific modems has been eliminated.
Before Gobi, global connectivity required multiple SKUs and network cards as well as complex inventory procedures, making system management a challenge. But, with Gobi, IT administrators only have to contend with a single SKU for all regions and no external cards, lowering IT procurement, qualification, support and management costs.
Panasonic plans to introduce Gobi in it’s computers in fourth quarter of 2008.
Panasonic CF-52 and CF-74 Will Get Centrino 2
July 23, 2008
Panasonic CF-52
Panasonic updates CF-52 and CF-74 with Centrino 2 platform. Also these models will have larger hard drives, 802.11n WiFi and expanded graphics capabilities.
Expected: August 2008. Prices will start from $1,949 for CF-52 and $3,199 for more compact CF-74.
Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 Specs and Pricing
July 23, 2008
Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1
Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 will feature 5.6-inch WSVGA display, 1GB of RAM, a removable 16GB SSD drive (or optional 32GB), built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and a whole host of optional add-ons, including 3G mobile broadband, GPS, a camera,a fingerprint scanner, and even an RFID reader (yet more add-ons are planned for later in the year).
Vista Business comes standard, with an XP “downgrade” option.
Price tag: $2,499 and it starts shipping in August.
| Added | 06/2008 |
| Type | Rugged UMPC |
|
OS |
Windows Vista (with XP downgrade option) |
| Processor | Intel Atom Z520, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB |
| > CPU Speed |
1.33g GHz |
| > Chipset |
Intel GMA 500 |
| > Standard/Max RAM |
1024MB DDR2 |
| > Disk/drive |
16 or 32GB Solid State HD |
| > Optical drive |
Optional external |
| > Card slots |
1 SD Card, SmardCard Reader (with expansion module) |
| > Display type |
Sunlight-readable TFT with anti-reflective treatment (470/550 Nit) |
| > Display size/res |
5.6″ WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixel) |
| > Digitizer/pens |
touchscreen |
| > Keyboard/scale |
integrated 61-key |
| > Housing |
Magnesium alloy |
| > Operating Temp |
unknown |
| > Sealing |
IP54 |
| > Shock |
4-foot drop |
| > Size (WxHxD) |
7.2 x 5.9 x 2.2 |
| > Weight |
2.3 pounds (with strap and both batteries) |
| > Power |
Twin 21 Watt-Hour Li-Ion (7.2V, 2,900Ah each), “9 hours” |
| > Interface |
Audio in/out, expansion module, USB 2.0; RS232 and RJ45 with expansion module; optional: 1D, 2D barcode or RFID reader, GPS, 2MP camera with LED flash, fingerprint scanner |
| > Wireless |
Intel WiFiLink 5100 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR, optional integrated 3G modules (EV-DO Rev. A, HSDPA) |
| > List price |
US$2,499 (base model) |
| > Contact |
www.panasonic.com |
Panasonic CF-18 Operating Manuals
January 13, 2008| CF18BDAZXMM | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER | 2975K | CF18BDAZXMM |
Installing Suse Linux 9.2 on the Panasonic CF-Y2
January 13, 2008 1. Put Suse Linux 9.2 DVD into drive.
2. Switch Machine on and go into Setup (F2-key) to
check that machine boots from CD.
(By default the Bios boots from harddisk.)
3. Start Suse from DVD.
Select keyboard Japanese (if you have a CF-Y2 with Japanese keybowrd)
4. Choose ‘Manual Installation’.
(I did not check whether Automatic Installation works.)
5. Check that System, Partitioning, Booting, Time Zone are correct.
I am using a Toshiba 100GB harddisk with
/windows/C 20GB NTFS
/windows/D 60GB NTFS
/swap 1GB
/ 23GB Linux
I am using a USB mouse, but the Touchpad works as well.
6. Choose the Software you want to install.
Check that ipwconfig is also installed for Wireless Setup.
Install also kdebase3-extra to have proper KDE session management.
7. Start Installation
Should run now for about 40 minutes until automatic reboot.
8. Reboot Linux from harddisk. Take out DVD.
Do network and user setup.
9. Graphics Setup
In device Setup automatic screen detection will not detect 1400×1050 screen.
System will start with 1280×900 resolution looking dizzy.
Solution:
Get the 855resolution patch of Alain Poirier at: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/apoirier/
Download patch, follow installation instruction in readme-file.
Once compiled the exexutable should be in /usr/sbin/855resolution
Edit as superuser the file
/etc/init.d/boot.local
and put there the line:
/usr/sbin/855resolution 3c 1400 1050
On system restart you should have 1400×1050 resolution.
10. Wireless Setup
The Intel 2200BG wireless can be setup via Yast without problems.
11. SDCard does not work.
12. USB works fine.
13. External monitor not tested.
14. PCMCIA seems to work fine.
15. Mic and headphones not tested.