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| v8bobber Member Since: 26 Aug 2012 Location: pembrokeshire Posts: 437   
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I am looking to mount a toughbook in the front of the 110 to run sat nav and to have for emails, and possibly internet on the move. Maybe even have an external disc drive and run DVDs etc
I have seen some refurbished toughbooks on fleabay and wondered whether they were up to the job. Are they suitable or old ones which would not be much use for me Here's an example link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOUCHSCREEN-Pana...35c4ec5527 Any alternatives? Dave |
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6th Aug 2013 2:48am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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toughbooks are fine i have a cf18 with touch screen, but iPads etc are also a good cheaper alternative
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6th Aug 2013 7:13am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7706 
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but not as robust! Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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6th Aug 2013 7:34am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7706
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and without email you cant get anything off the bl**dy things. typical example. we ran a MM route and marked it on a TB, TJ was running an IPad and couldnt get a copy of it without being online, difficult in the middle of no where. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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6th Aug 2013 7:35am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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Dell are selling a toughbook copy but a lot of mixed reviews
A Panasonic cf18 or cf19 is my preferred option for overlanding but dvds or anything processor intensive will be a challenge, great for nav apps and storing photos, doing emails etc A reasonable all rounder for < £200 would be a refurbed IBM Levono T61, dual core, 2gb, 80gb disk, good build quality and as long as you keep the fans clear will run and run and run, and quick enough to run dvd's |
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6th Aug 2013 8:10am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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Bluetooth should work, depends what you are needing to send it to I guess. Edit: seems BT won't work for file transfers 
I use an iPad ( with 3G) and run mmap, Copilot, google maps, GPS motionX, and View Ranger...so have all eventualities covered..! It's probably the most robust solution...I have it in a Griffin case and use a Ram mount. No moving parts to break and waterproof enough for even a Land Rover.. 
Cheers Simon |
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6th Aug 2013 8:26am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3747  
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BT did not work, sending a MM file from a CF18 to a I Pad !!! I Had 2 CF18's, One bought new, and a ex BT unit (now BPman's ) Now rarely use the Toughbook, but its the more reliable unit, a bit heavy when mounted in a Ram Mount, and driving rought offroad, The I pad is better then due to the lighter weight Screen is better on the I pad (IPad3) California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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6th Aug 2013 9:08am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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I always have the USB charge cable, so could use that with the laptop..?
Cheers Simon |
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6th Aug 2013 9:17am |
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| theorangebandit Member Since: 03 Jun 2013 Location: Stowmarket Posts: 862 |
i have that very toughbook and its a brilliant little device for carrying all my computery type stuff for work lol not the fastest device but fantastic value
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6th Aug 2013 7:13pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7706
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i have two cf18s, its probably time one went too. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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6th Aug 2013 7:25pm |
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| v8bobber Member Since: 26 Aug 2012 Location: pembrokeshire Posts: 437
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I wasn't aware that runnning DVDs might be a bit too much for one, just thought it would be handy for the kids in the back if they want to watch a film or something.
I can see from looking on Fleabay that they are a few hundred quid as opposed to the toughbook which was more like £100. Would any of the other tablets do a similar job. I'm not up the various types hence the original post Thanks Dave |
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6th Aug 2013 10:24pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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You can buy tough shells for ipads etc. I have Otterbox Defender (!) for phones. They have both armour & silicon outer. For tablets you only need anti-shock mounting. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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7th Aug 2013 11:38pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3747
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No amount of protection to a I Pad etc, will bring them up to the standard of a Panasonic Toughbook,
certainly not the treatment my CF18 has had ! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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8th Aug 2013 2:06pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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And it's still going strong  |
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8th Aug 2013 2:08pm |
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