~Toughbooktalk~

I have a customer who requested a very custom toughbook configuration. The customer has always been there, on time, and always pays good money, but this time around for reasons I understand but still find irritating he is defaulting on his bill. The Laptop has fortuntately yet to ship, and I have the option to resell it, but as it was a custom build from Panasonic ordered via Rugged Depot it has absolutely no chance of a refund. So, make my loss your gain, here's the configuration, straight from the sales receipt:

1 x Toughbook 53 Configurable (CF-53JJCZY1M) $2,147.00 (what I paid)
(CPU: Intel Core i5‑2520M 2.50GHz , Display: 14.0" HD LED, Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit - [Add $49], Backlit Keyboard: CF-WKB533VM - Backlit Emissive Keyboard - [add ..., Hard Drive: CF-K53HD3212 - 320GB Shock‑mounted HDD (7200rpm), Memory (RAM): CF-WMBA1004G - Add 4GB = 8 GB [Add $102], Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth: Bluetooth - [add $199], Mobile Broadband (WWAN): -- None --, Antenna Pass Through: -- None --, SmartCard Reader: -- None --, Fingerprint Reader: -- None --, Webcam: -- None --, FireWire: With FireWire - [Add $89], Modem: -- None --, Professional Services: Toughbook Protection - 3yr Manufacturer's Warra..., GPS: ---None---)

It's got loaded toughbook genuine ram and a toughbook backlit keyboard, as highlights. Note the pricetag rugged depot charged me. in bold I'm asking $1300 CONUS. That's pretty much just enough to keep my business from sinking, sadly I need the money reasonably fast. It's a hell of a deal and I do not expect it to last long, jump on it!

The order is still in manufacturing last I heard and is shipping from Japan, so you'll be getting a brand spanking new hot off the presses toughbook when it arrives. The estimated arrival date is 10/06/2013, quoted by Audrey Miller of Rugged Depot. The order number is Order #485, Rob please feel free to verify. Upon payment, I will instruct Rugged Depot to redirect the order to your address.

Thanks for looking. No pics, just a brand spanking new toughbook at a "move really fast, need cash now" price. Help me help you!

I should add (or rather I SHOULDN'T add, but I'm going to do it because I love you guys), 10% of this will go to Rob's fundraiser.

What is going on here?! This is the FIRST I've heard of this...

I must ask: why didn't you go through me instead??

Web order placed through Audrey can't be returned because we cannot return them to Panasonic...

Rob wrote:What is going on here?! This is the FIRST I've heard of this...

I must ask: why didn't you go through me instead??

Web order placed through Audrey can't be returned because we cannot return them to Panasonic...

This was placed almost 2 months ago, before I came to me senses and realized Rob can ALWAYS get better prices than the online discount... That, and this customer was VERY particular about requiring that configuration, and I don't think you have that in stock, Rob. You can understand why I'm a bit peeved at him, I'm sure.

Oh well, you get some money if it sells, right? This hardly kills my business I run, but it certainly stings... still, I'm glad something good comes of it.

And Rob, just so prospective buyers don't get the wrong idea, you did confirm this is a legit order, right?

I am trying to check with Audrey tonight. I'll let you know.

Yeah, this unit I could have got you for MUCH cheaper... I have (and at the time had) these units IN STOCK with a touchscreen too mind you!

Wow, seriously? The guy placed an order when I was on vacation, and all I could manage to do was check your forum via my phone, I did not see anything like that at the time...

Anyhow, anything you can do for me is appreciated Rob, you're a saint man. I'll make a nice donation if you can work anything out. If he fails, this offer is still good so get in line people!

rtb - PM inbound. I wanna talk in private.

Ah, no need to keep it private man. I'm already a doofus in pulbic, not much more shaming can be done... lol

In short, Rob can't help me gentlemen. This was due to the customers insistince that he not have a touchscreen, of all the weird things, and that mandated a custom order! Whatever, it's still up for grabs if people want it. When life gives you lemons, you take 75% or so of what you spent back and make lemonade!

I'd buy it but it doesn't have a touchscreen!! LOL!

Heh, I'm sure there is someone out there who doesn't need a touch screen. It's a heck of a deal if so... And it does have the pretty backlit keyboard (I actually talked him into that, shouldn't have )