Hello,
I'm looking to buy a used CF-30 hopefully in great condition. I'm returning the "Refurbished to New" CF-30 that I bought from RuggedToughLaptops.com because it looks like it came out of a war zone and just cleaned up a bit before shipping it to me. A disappointing experience.
They tell me that the MK3 model with GPS doesn't come with the GPS transceiver antenna on the top right-hand side of the screen; they've never seen that feature. That the built-in Sierra air card has the antenna internally. And that they don't know what WinFast Navigator software is. I'm kind of frustrated trying to discern between BS and facts.
These units sold by RuggedToughLaptops.com seem to be put together from bits and pieces of other units.
I guess my question is, should I look for one whose components are from original assembly? With the software CDs and original software configuration?
Seems like eBay has several in original configuration with all inclusive as above mentioned.
Any recommendations?
Yes I'd prefer a loaded one and will pay for it gladly if it's in great shape. Help please?
And terribly sorry for the long post, just my frustration showing through.
Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
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NucEngineer
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Re: Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
YIKES!! Yeah that's not the first I've heard a negative review from those guys (Which also stole my companies logo) - Rugged Depot (ruggeddepot.com).
ALL the guys on this site are all good to work with!
I do sell them too if you want to call me: 281-305-5018
Thanks!
ALL the guys on this site are all good to work with!
I do sell them too if you want to call me: 281-305-5018
Thanks!
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Re: Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
Contact has been made! 
It was nice talking to you today!
Thanks again for your time!
It was nice talking to you today!
Thanks again for your time!
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~
http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater
~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~
http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater
~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~
Re: Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
NucEngineer,
Welcome to the forum.
Another person to talk to about a CF-30MK3 is Jeff (Sadlmkr). I am sure he has a mint MK3 w/very low hours. Whether he wants to sell it is another question. Can't hurt to ask if you are still looking.
Welcome to the forum.
Another person to talk to about a CF-30MK3 is Jeff (Sadlmkr). I am sure he has a mint MK3 w/very low hours. Whether he wants to sell it is another question. Can't hurt to ask if you are still looking.
CF-29LTQ,CF-31SBM,CF-52youngGUN,
Life's Journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn-out shouting 'Woo Hoo! What a ride!
Motorsports - the only real sport. If it doesn't have a motor, it is just a game.
There is always something waiting at the end of the road, if you are not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place.
Life's Journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn-out shouting 'Woo Hoo! What a ride!
Motorsports - the only real sport. If it doesn't have a motor, it is just a game.
There is always something waiting at the end of the road, if you are not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place.
Re: Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
Thanks for the heads-up Morgan.
I have someone shopping for my 610 hour MK3...He has a couple days and then it may be available. Considering the laddie is a teacher I expect contact this week-end. Funny thing is... it has a GPS antenna bump on the lid.
(sarcastic comment) My other MK3 has 11K hours looks experienced but not beat up. SSD...dual boot Mint/W7. It's for sale as I can make do with a see below:
FYI I have several CF30 MK2 that have been treated pretty nice. CF-30FCS85AM. (That's Vista) $599 plus $150 for W7. All my CF-30's come with optical. No fun riding a three legged horse.
The configurator is found at that arrow up there /\......scroll to old configurator. Click index..htm.
I'm playing hard-ball with my prices as everything I sell is turn-key.
Distracted for a couple days with house guests. Don't give up on me.
Thanks,
Jeff
I have someone shopping for my 610 hour MK3...He has a couple days and then it may be available. Considering the laddie is a teacher I expect contact this week-end. Funny thing is... it has a GPS antenna bump on the lid.
(sarcastic comment) My other MK3 has 11K hours looks experienced but not beat up. SSD...dual boot Mint/W7. It's for sale as I can make do with a see below:FYI I have several CF30 MK2 that have been treated pretty nice. CF-30FCS85AM. (That's Vista) $599 plus $150 for W7. All my CF-30's come with optical. No fun riding a three legged horse.
The configurator is found at that arrow up there /\......scroll to old configurator. Click index..htm.
I'm playing hard-ball with my prices as everything I sell is turn-key.
Distracted for a couple days with house guests. Don't give up on me.
Thanks,
Jeff
Fair for you/ Fair for me.
I chose to NOT be organized.
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EdFromBJCS
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Re: Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
If you're still looking, we've got a few different CF-30 models on bobjohnson.com right now, all of which are loaded with Windows 7 and in A+ condition, warrantied, all that good stuff. Listen to Rob, and don't give up on the wild and wonderful world of refurbished Toughbooks!
Rob wrote: ALL the guys on this site are all good to work with!
Re: Help please, best place to buy a refurbished CF-30?
this is where i got mine was very nice to work with.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/docs_laptops?rt=nc
http://www.ebay.com/usr/docs_laptops?rt=nc