opinions from teh computor experts

[randlemanboater]

I am typing on a CF-30 right now.

They are definately rugged...and should do anything you need to do.

[spareparts]

hers one from the site Destroyer recommended, similar computer, when you upgrade the first one to the same specs, this one is cheaper http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...008&CatId=4936

[csvencer]

It may be rugged but I think you will be kicking yourself for getting something that slow. And unless you are looking to spill stuff on it, drop it, sit on it, etc. that thing is overkill. If money is an issue, there are a ton of cheap refurbed dells that will suit you well.

Here is a nice example.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?Inv...R-12R&cpc=RESX

-Svence

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by csvencer

It may be rugged but I think you will be kicking yourself for getting something that slow. And unless you are looking to spill stuff on it, drop it, sit on it, etc. that thing is overkill. If money is an issue, there are a ton of cheap refurbed dells that will suit you well.

Here is a nice example.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?Inv...R-12R&cpc=RESX

-Svence

Yep, that's a nice one.. Same CPU as the Panasonic CF-30. Same size HD, 2 gig ram, Windows XP already installed, built in wireless network, nice price. I like the Latitude series.. My wife uses one and I have one at work for when I'm on the road. Fast, reliable, almost bulletproof. And one other thing to remember...since Dell sells so many units, parts are always available on eBay, be it a hard drive or more memory or whatever. About the only thing I'd have to knock them on is the recharge life of their batteries..but as long as you remember to bring your powercord you can recharge them and run them right from your vehicle's 12v power socket.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I am typing on a CF-30 right now.

They are definately rugged...and should do anything you need to do.

Agreed, but that's a CF-30...Upscale of the CF-29 we're talking about. Pentium duo processor running at 1.88hz, 2 gb or ram, 80 gb hard drive, etc. Sweet comp for sure, but a 30 is much newer and goes for around $800-900.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Agreed, but that's a CF-30...Upscale of the CF-29 we're talking about. Pentium duo processor running at 1.88hz, 2 gb or ram, 80 gb hard drive, etc. Sweet comp for sure, but a 30 is much newer and goes for around $800-900.

I know very little about computers...just figured the 29 and 30 had to be close to the same, after all, they are just one number off.

[Hedge]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I know very little about computers...just figured the 29 and 30 had to be close to the same, after all, they are just one number off.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I know very little about computers...just figured the 29 and 30 had to be close to the same, after all, they are just one number off.

Actually you're right, they are very close to each other...the case is the same, just the motherboard is a little different and it has a few upgrades... you're more right than you know...