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Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:20 pm
by Michael AU
theoak2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:35 am
Michael AU wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 1:45 pm
The only thing that is missing from it for me is a parallel port, the CF29 was the last unit to have them and I use them for tuning cars.
If your software works with newer OS, there are USB to parallel adapters.
The software is Kalmaker it is MS-DOS based but works through to Windows ME, it doesn't work with NT based Windows. It works with FreeDOS and DOSBox. I have tried adaptors but they don't work even on machines that can run the OS' that work. This is why I love my 29s so much.
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:54 am
by theoak2
Long live your 29!
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:01 pm
by Rob
I'll have a Toughbook 40 in my hands on Monday!
More to come later!
Thanks!
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:25 pm
by Michael AU
They aren't even being advertised in Australia yet.
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:22 pm
by kode-niner
Rob wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:01 pm
I'll have a Toughbook 40 in my hands on Monday!
More to come later!
Thanks!
So, Rob! You should have had plenty of time to play with it. Is it everything we hoped for?
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 1:37 pm
by Michael AU
They are starting to advertise them online now in Australia. They aren't available yet but can be pre-ordered. Only 1 website, not Panasonic, has prices and an i7 machine is approximately AU$7500. I think I'll be waiting a while before I get one.
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2022 3:37 pm
by Rob
I have a couple in stock if you guys want any!
Thanks!
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 4:32 pm
by theoak2
Missing the forum activity, and appreciating Rob hosting this forum. When my rich uncle dies, I originally planned to buy a ToughBook 40 from Rob. (Unfortunately, my uncles have all died, and none of them left me a thing!!) But I would love dearly to get one of these!!!
Who knows, if I drink heavily enough, it may happen?
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:39 pm
by ADOR
When you drink enough a lot happens. Usually not what you want though. LOL.
Some of the new toughbooks I just don't like. Style wise. But this looks like one I would. But It will be awhile before they hit the used market. If I really needed a newer computer I could see about buying one. Just can't justify that right now.
Re: The Toughbook FZ-40 is here!!
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:51 am
by mklym
I am back working as a pipefitter. I need to run Autodesk NaviWorks program and I think my 31Mk3 will be lacking in the hardware dept. I can not find a Linux alternative to NaviWorks so I am looking at an upgrade to my laptops. Is the new FZ-40 a good choice or would a tablet be better? PM me with questions and/or details about units. Thanks Rob.