Panasonic CF30 Toughbook. This old dual core runs A webserver, a radio station, a BBS, and more!
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
- About a year or so ago I finally upgraded my old single core CF-29 to this CF-30. The only mods I made to it was to add a SSD drive to it, and since then it's been on 24/7 running 1670AM, as well as a 20 channel Shoutcast stream, and a web server/FTP server/BBS/mailer.
It does all of this, and it does it so well, I even have the ablilty to still surf the web via Firefox on it's 32bit Windows 7 system.
The point of all this? It's that many really good computers get tosses when they could be set aside and used for some really cool things. Take an old laptop and start your own media empire!
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I got my CF-30 off lease 10 years ago. Its been my main computer since. I love mine upgraded similar to yours 4gb ram, 128gb ssd, but I have a 4g sierra aircard for cellular internet since hi speed internet is not avaliable in my area. I got windows 11 running on mine with a hack for unsuported systems, everything works.
Very cool. Really a great off grid setup.
I have a CF27, but I haven't used it in years. I really appreciate all the efforts that Panasonic put into designing and building the Toughbook series.. The media drawer can hold a floppy drive, CD drive, or a second battery.
Those computers are really cool . I was always impressed by the ruggedness of how they’re made
Just it is old technology doesn't mean it won't work. I loved Windows 7.
I think it work better than the new ones they put out.
That’s really nice ! I need to find one I can toss in the truck and use when I’m out of town , instead of squinting at the iPhone , bifocals ain’t what they used to be
They are PERFECT for that! I can't really see my phone (Even when I remember to bring it.) but this fits my web surfing needs just fine and I won't freak out if it dies or gets lost.
@@FarpointFarms And they’re hard to drop in a toilet :)
"Winamp. It Really Whips the Llama's Ass"
Oh Ya!
You inspired me to make a radio station, it doesn't go far but for someone who's projects usually never work, it goes super far as far as I'm concerned. 34 bucks after the mic and module, not bad. I have a short (yes I caved in and finally did one) on my channel with the setup. Sorry about the horrible explanations in advanced.
Nice system, I have a CF-31 with plans to run my ham radio so plus other programs I can take mobile. I like the BBS idea. Old school.
sometimes old school is the way to go.
Can you keep,your bbs and radio app running with the lid of the laptop closed? Won’t that put the system to sleep?
Win 7 was so easy to navigate. I have a Sony laptop that still has Win7 on it, an old Toshiba laptop with WinXP and a netbook (pre tablet) with WinXP.
I tried to play with XP again after a few years away. WIth all the updates installed, it was slow even on the P-III. Maybe I should try again with something a little newer.
@@FarpointFarms You could always run it in a VM.
@@FarpointFarms Linux. :)
I just realized this whole time I've been calling you "Fairpoint Farms" lol
I always found it funny how people called him that, it's Farpoint Farms.
@@JonathanMcKey Guess your brain just fills in the 'i' for you lol
I need to get my self one of those! So I can use the serial port on it (just need to get one with one for stuffs) and it would be just an awesome thing to use!
Those are the boss of tough computing equipment. Getac tries but not quite as tough or strong. I have a S400G2. Forget trying to do ANY upgrades not factory equipped without pulling a bunch of "sticker seals" such as under the keyboard or the insulating sheets on the system board thus making them useless after all the years. I also have a CF-15 I believe. First gen model. I loved it when it was in use.
They are nearly impossible to upgrade other than the hard drives. I swapped it out for an SSD and that's about all that you can do!
@@FarpointFarms Haven't tried the Panasonic yet, but did the Getac. If you know what your doing, have the daughter boards and sticker glue, it can be done. Just make sure to have a electric screwdriver and plenty of organization skills. The amount and different types of screws is insane. And they all look alike. How bad is the Panasonic with that?
Not sure what everyone is referring to, but I have the CF-30 and I'm running Microsoft 10 Pro
CF-29s can have a floppy or a DVD, and are instantly swappable, mine had a DVD +/- RW!
How did you get 2 gigs into a CF-29? And what version / mark was it? (what was the first letter after the CF-29 in the model number?)
The Mark 5 (MK5) revision will take 2 gigs. It's undocumented but as you can see, it works! Perfect for Windows XP and pretty good with Windows 7. Windows 10 runs, but is sluggish with all the updates.
You should keep the CF-29 to experiment with Linux on it. If you find a light Linux distro it might revive itself some. Plus it would be a good learning platform away from your main PC you're actually using for a utility value.
I used red 3M double-sided tape to fix the broken charging port cover.
Nice "TOUGHBOOK"!
I don't know anything about computers, but are the Internals "Upgradable" for today's Internet & Program compatibilities?
Mainly Wi-Fi usage for watching HBO MAX, Disney +, Utube?
I'm sick of using my Android for everything...
I'd say this may be a bit slow for streaming, but I can and do watch youtube on it, so it might be enough.
If all you’re doing is streaming content, but you want repairable hardware, an old thinkpad would be great for that.
Morning Eric
good morning
Every time I upgraded Windows, the computer was nearly unusable, especially from Win 7 to Win 10 on my HP laptop. Then I found out it couldn’t be undone.
I can't seem to get my wireless network to work on it. Trying to get tech support has been a but hellish lately. Got any advise or tricks?
Sorry, I am not sure
Where do you get the batterys and hard drives for the cf-30 and other accessories for it
eBay
Someone in my neighborhood is selling 3 of these w/o HD's for $200. I'm thinking of getting them for my 2 stepsons in Indonesia, putting 50g SSD's in for the OS (on hand), 4g memory sticks (~20) replace the batteries for $30 each and Win10.
What thinkest thou? 🤔
you can find them way cheaper on eBay.
CF30s are underpowered for Win10. They are just fin with Win7.
I have a toshiba and dell laptops and running windows in both they work great if its not broken why fizm
Why fix it
Exactly. They work, and you can do some really cool stuff with those extra cpu cycles.
HP laptops suck