Interestingly I own a JDM Panasonic Let's Note CF-N10, which is about a year newer, but shares exact same case as the CF-S9. In my case, keyboard is actually very sturdy and quite nice, there is something really wrong with your example. As for the hard drive, there should be a handy sticker on the disk, which enables to pull out hard disk without any trouble. It is somehow went missing on your machine... Other quirks are the same, but CF-N10 comes with a Sandy-Bridge CPU, larger capacity battery (can go up to 10h), USB3.0 and all this in a very light package (~1.3kg). While the panel is just as flexy, the hinges are very good, smooth and reliable. Overall I would argue, that this is slightly better design than newer Let's Note models!
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this information and your experience. It was my first real encounter with a Panasonic unit and it was a bit questionable.
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes, these are quite rare birds in EU/US market. Only one or two 3rd party companies can actually import them. But in Japan, these are actually quite common, despite their crazy expensive prices (probably, because it's Japanese corporations that do the buying). Most people buy these 2nd hand for personal use. Their strongest points are light weight, high quality batteries (mine is like 9 years now, still 0% wear) and good performance. Also port selection is decent. But as a trade off they usually feature some quirks, feel a bit cheaply made and newer models use weaker hinges, which are known to fail and break. P.S. Personally I like round touch pad a lot. Wish more laptops could use it. It is small enough not to get into my way when typing and it has very nice circular scroll feature. Newer models use more common rectangular shape, which tend to be quite annoying actually.
Man, you have come a long way! Love the rhyme so much, keep it going, Cannot wait for you to reach your next milestone. I have been following you for so long now!
This is too funny. I just picked up my first Panasonic Notebook called the Let's Note CF-NX4. It's not a toughbook, but has the same design and keyboard. From the pictures, it looks like it's built like a tank, in reality not so much. I echo your sentiments, the keyboard is mushy, small and odd and the build is unbelievably light!
Ooh, you might want to do a video on the Panasonic ToughBook CF-AX3 if ever you get your hands on one. A local used PC and laptop vendor had some for sale for PHP 12,000 (roughly USD 230) but it was too late for me to buy one (figures...). Great channel BTW, especially your ThinkPad vids!
Can someone please provide info on how to disasemble this thing? I need to change the thermal paste and I cannot find the last screw arround the arrow keys to open it fully. My DVD is also stuck in a closed position. I don't know also how to take out the keyboard.
There is some information in the description of the video including some manuals that might be of use. The DVD drive uses an electronic latch and I remember being told it was a common failure point when I had this on loan.
It was interesting actually. I had to take it apart off camera and narrow down the talking points first. Then I had to decide which ones would be informative and entertaining. After that it was sitting down with a rhyme dictionary when I got stuck. The writing probably took 40 minutes maybe? Can't say I kept close track.
@@LaptopRetrospective Yeah, Panasonic is very popular here. They make fridges, air conditioners, laptops. I don't think $700CAD is worth it for an AX-3 lol
Yikes. I'll just continue to use my flimsy POS W530 instead. That thing looks like it was made in the rubbermaid factory . The input devices on that thing look identical to typing into a fresh steaming dog turd.
I would not use this in a box
I would not use this with a fox
I'd rather use an outdated Nook
I do not like this old toughbook
I think somebody started a rhyme contest in the comments.
Interestingly I own a JDM Panasonic Let's Note CF-N10, which is about a year newer, but shares exact same case as the CF-S9. In my case, keyboard is actually very sturdy and quite nice, there is something really wrong with your example. As for the hard drive, there should be a handy sticker on the disk, which enables to pull out hard disk without any trouble. It is somehow went missing on your machine...
Other quirks are the same, but CF-N10 comes with a Sandy-Bridge CPU, larger capacity battery (can go up to 10h), USB3.0 and all this in a very light package (~1.3kg). While the panel is just as flexy, the hinges are very good, smooth and reliable. Overall I would argue, that this is slightly better design than newer Let's Note models!
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this information and your experience. It was my first real encounter with a Panasonic unit and it was a bit questionable.
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes, these are quite rare birds in EU/US market. Only one or two 3rd party companies can actually import them. But in Japan, these are actually quite common, despite their crazy expensive prices (probably, because it's Japanese corporations that do the buying). Most people buy these 2nd hand for personal use. Their strongest points are light weight, high quality batteries (mine is like 9 years now, still 0% wear) and good performance. Also port selection is decent. But as a trade off they usually feature some quirks, feel a bit cheaply made and newer models use weaker hinges, which are known to fail and break.
P.S.
Personally I like round touch pad a lot. Wish more laptops could use it. It is small enough not to get into my way when typing and it has very nice circular scroll feature. Newer models use more common rectangular shape, which tend to be quite annoying actually.
@@jonasjonaitis4287 fair enough. Thanks for your insights!
Man, you have come a long way! Love the rhyme so much, keep it going, Cannot wait for you to reach your next milestone. I have been following you for so long now!
That you have, thanks for sticking with me!
Nailed it!! Truth about toughbook and rhyme at the same tyme. Well done that man!! Well done indeed!
Glad you liked it. Sounds like I might need to do it for the next Panasonic I get.
This video made me laught
Glad you enjoyed it Alex. 😁
Laptop Retro-flective. Viva la toughbook.
This is too funny. I just picked up my first Panasonic Notebook called the Let's Note CF-NX4. It's not a toughbook, but has the same design and keyboard. From the pictures, it looks like it's built like a tank, in reality not so much. I echo your sentiments, the keyboard is mushy, small and odd and the build is unbelievably light!
Interesting! Panasonic's are pretty rare around here so even this one is rare.
impressive
Most impressive
LOL. Glad you enjoyed it.
Ooh, you might want to do a video on the Panasonic ToughBook CF-AX3 if ever you get your hands on one. A local used PC and laptop vendor had some for sale for PHP 12,000 (roughly USD 230) but it was too late for me to buy one (figures...). Great channel BTW, especially your ThinkPad vids!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the content so far. I'll see what the future holds.
Good I want to buy for my younger brother
You "disliking" the circular trackpad makes you one of the people who dislike the Corsair K83.
Maybe they did it better? Haven't used the Corsair K83.
Awesome video. the rhyme was really satisfying
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it.
😮 Wow
😁
For real man , that’s cool af!
Thanks!
how did you do it can you share with me , thank you
Sorry, I didn't understand your question.
i am playing this video over some random instrumental hip hop beat. I think i will be keep on doing so, for the rest of week.
Haha, that's awesome. Feel free to share for the rest of us so we can enjoy it.
Can someone please provide info on how to disasemble this thing?
I need to change the thermal paste and I cannot find the last screw arround the arrow keys to open it fully.
My DVD is also stuck in a closed position.
I don't know also how to take out the keyboard.
There is some information in the description of the video including some manuals that might be of use. The DVD drive uses an electronic latch and I remember being told it was a common failure point when I had this on loan.
Love the rhyming format lmao
Glad you enjoyed it!
Was it possible to connect us camera
You mean USB camera?
How long did it take you to write the script?
It was interesting actually. I had to take it apart off camera and narrow down the talking points first. Then I had to decide which ones would be informative and entertaining. After that it was sitting down with a rhyme dictionary when I got stuck. The writing probably took 40 minutes maybe? Can't say I kept close track.
@@LaptopRetrospective really only 40? I thought it would have taken longer. Nice job m8
Like I said, there was some prep work that made the writing process easier. Glad you enjoyed it.
I knew it was a CF S9 from the post you made a few days ago
That trackpad is iconic.
xDD enjoyed this
Glad you did!
Very poetic
Thank you. 😁
truly odd
You mean the computer right😬?
oh yes, of course
♥️
Link to buy bro?
eBay if ones for sale.
@@LaptopRetrospective link pls 😭
Didn't see any for sale when I checked.
Price?
Depends on where you buy.
I would like to buy that laptop after hearing that Rhyme, no i will Not..
Happy you found it entertaining. 😁
how to screenshot the files?
Sorry, not sure I understand your question.
I want a rewiew not a song >:(
Fair enough, rest assured there hasn't been any rhymes since. Thanks for the feedback.
Review the Toughbook CF-AX3 please!
Maybe one day if one comes my way. They are about $700CAD, at least the ones I could get my hands on today.
@@LaptopRetrospective Oh wow, that is expensive! They are about $120 here in Indonesia
Wow that's a huge difference. I guess that's regional pricing for you. Panasonic doesn't really have a hold in the North American market.
@@LaptopRetrospective Yeah, Panasonic is very popular here. They make fridges, air conditioners, laptops. I don't think $700CAD is worth it for an AX-3 lol
It looks like a really cool unit with lots to talk about but yeah, would be hard for me to obtain.
Nice, more rhyme revies please!
Glad you enjoyed it Jason. I think I might.
Stayed for rhyme.
Thanks, I know people were split on it but I had fun. Glad you did too.
Yikes. I'll just continue to use my flimsy POS W530 instead. That thing looks like it was made in the rubbermaid factory . The input devices on that thing look identical to typing into a fresh steaming dog turd.
It doesn't instill confidence, that's for sure.