Toughbook CF-29

[pb_beaker]

I have been looking at toughbooks lately and found some cheap refurbished ones. Who out there has a CF-29 and can you tell me how its working for you? Have you had any issues with it on the trail, etc.

 

[dsy]

I picked up a refurbished one and it has been great so far. Touch screen, sunlight readable, backlit keyboard, and built to take the abuse it gets.

 

[howell_jd]

I use the ToughBook series extensively. My work with the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center makes use of the ToughBooks in various configurations for military applications. I used ToughBooks when deployed in Iraq. They are reliable and forgiving of "oops" situations if a bit short of memory and storage capacity in "stock" form. Buying a used one certainly offers the opportunity for upgrade for a substantial reduction in investment. I don't personally know of a more rugged laptop computer which has been "real world" (i.e., my world - military battlefield demands) tested.
Jonathan

 

[pb_beaker]

I picked up a refurbished one and it has been great so far. Touch screen, sunlight readable, backlit keyboard, and built to take the abuse it gets.
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Its hard to see but how is that mounted?

 

[dsy]

I picked up a refurbished one and it has been great so far. Touch screen, sunlight readable, backlit keyboard, and built to take the abuse it gets.
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Its hard to see but how is that mounted?

DIY

 

[1speed]

I've been using mine for about a month now, so far so good. I need to build a permanent mount now.

 

[HenryJ]

Another of the refurbs in my truck too. Ran without a hicup all through Moab and back. It is in my daily driver. I would not go without it.
The Laptop it replaced was great, but this CF-29 is better.

 

[PhulesAU]

Micro center shows refurbs, if anyone is looking.

 

[pb_beaker]

DIY

Very cool and thank you, i love the interior also.

 

[pb_beaker]

Micro center shows refurbs, if anyone is looking.

I tried looking, can you post a link?

 

[HenryJ]

Keep watching Geeks.com

This is where I bought mine: Panasonic Toughbook CF-29

Just under $400 with the memory maxxed.

 

[rtreads]

Do you have GPS on it? Is it the OEM PGS unit? What software do you use? I have been curious as to what software to use in a cf-18 for off highway use in my EB. Good to see others are trying vehicle mounted toughbooks!!

 

[HenryJ]

Do you have GPS on it?

I use a USB Earthmate receiver

Is it the OEM PGS unit?

I do not know what PGS unit means

What software do you use?

I use Delorme's Topo 8.0 Easy routing for vehicle, aircraft or hiking. Using the subscription you have unlimited USGS, Satellite, and aerial maps.

I have had a laptop in my truck using this combination for over seven years now. The laptop is now a Toughbook, the mount has changed to the Jeniko and the maps have gone from Streets to Topo, but the basics are all the same. Easy and it just works.

 

[wikid]

I really like the way you mounted your laptop. I'm going to try and fab up something like that for my FJ
thanks for the great idea
Don

 

[Smksignals]

For those running Topo 8 on the CF-29, how is it running? Isn't the processor and ram under powered for this program?

Thx ...