Panasonic
CF-V21P
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The Panasonic CF-V21P is a notebook-sized laptop released by Panasonic in 1993. The Panasonic CF-V21P was the first notebook computer to have an integrated CD-ROM drive as an option. The Panasonic CF-V21P was discontinued in 1994.[1]
Produced
1993–1994
Gas delivery
Panasonic[1]
What it is
The Panasonic CF-V21P is a Panasonic laptop computer.[1]
How it works
Applications
The CF-V21P supports multimedia-oriented notebook use through its optional CD-ROM configuration and other modular accessories.[1]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- The Panasonic CF-V21P supported only 3.5-inch-diameter mini CDs rather than standard 4.7-inch discs.
- The Panasonic CF-V21P had no on-board audio.
- The Panasonic CF-V21P was discontinued in 1994.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
Gas & chemistry1
Control & software2
- Display
- 9.5-inch monochrome STN (optionally touchscreen); 10.4-inch color TFT (non-touchscreen)[1]
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options13
- Optional bay modules
- 3.5-inch floppy drive; second NiMH battery; TV tuner card; CD-ROM drive[1]
Vintage & configurations
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Not publicly documented
The following facts about the CF-V21P are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the CF-V21P are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the CF-V21P are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the CF-V21P is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the CF-V21P are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the CF-V21P are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
- [2]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.