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Panasonic Notebook Reviews


Wednesday
Jul 9,2008

   With the CF-U1 Panasonic has proved that you don't need to be big to be tough.
Wednesday
Jun 25,2008


The Panasonic Toughbook SF-U1 isn’t for everyone but for those who need something like this, you can beat it. Genuine Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 (with XP downgrade option) Intel Atom processor Z520 1.33GHz with 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache 16GB solid-state removable drive (32GB optiona ...
Wednesday
Jun 25,2008

Here’s a cool mini-laptop for tough guys.  (J/k, this  is laptop for geeks who work in a tough environment) :-p...
Wednesday
Jun 25,2008

As expected, Panasonic today announced the availability of the Toughbook CF-U1, “the first ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to integrate the new low power Intel Atom processor in a rugged handheld computer for use in the field”. Along with the Atom Z520 CPU at 1.33GHz, the 2.3-pound Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 features a 5.6-inch sunlight viewable touchscreen display [...]
Wednesday
Jun 25,2008

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Panasonic today added a tablet UMPC to its rugged Toughbook line. Sure, you could buy six Asus Eee PCs and still have some walking around money left over for the price of one $2,499 Toughbook CF-U1, but we doubt you'll grab your lunch pail and Eee PC and head down to the mine. Panasonic's latest Toughbook is, of course, built for use in the field. It's "engineered for the walking worker," as Panasonic says, and comes loaded with features.

The 5.6-inch LED touchscreen is designed for viewing in direct sunlight, and below it is a backlit thumb keyboard divided by a number pad and arrow keys in its middle. On the right side you can see a hand strap, but should you choose not to tether yourself to the Toughbook CF-U1, you can rest easy knowing it's been engineered to survive a 4 foot drop and to resist rain, spills, dust, and vibration. It ships with two batteries, which Panasonics says add up to 9 hours of running time. The unit measures 7.2 inches wide by 5.9 inches deep by 2.2 inches high. It weighs a trim 2.3 pounds, which includes lugging around both ...

Monday
Jun 23,2008

Panasonic's Toughbook line could see a mini-tablet soon join its ranks.

The word is Panasonic will introduce an Intel Atom-based mini-tablet to its Toughbook line on Wednesday. Our colleagues at CNET Asia saw the unit earlier this year, which featured a 5.6-inch touch-screen display and a ...

Monday
Jun 23,2008

Panasonic is going to release a rugged Toughbook mini tablet PC with Intel’s Atom processor on Wednesday, PC Advisor reports. Prototype versions of the mini Toughbook have a touch-sensitive 5.6-inch screen and a QWERTY keyboard. It was reported earlier that Panasonic’s Atom-based rugged mobile computer is actually an Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC), which weighs 2.2 pounds and is [...]
Wednesday
Jun 18,2008

Physical Dimensions Panasonic Toughbook T7 Laptop Computer is a stylish, slim and ultra portable laptop that you can be easily carried any where, It also has a Wi-Fi connectivity. (...)
Sunday
May 18,2008

The Panasonic’s has launch Toughbook CF-Y5 into the business rugged-notebook market. The primary things we notice in this notebook is its weight. Including the power supply unit the laptop weighs just about 1.95kg, which is superb for a 14.1 inch LCD based laptop with DVD writer and 60GB shock resistant hard disk drive is also added.
Friday
May 16,2008

Brand New, In box, Sealed, FULL WARRANTY !!! Never used !!! Need CASH asap ! Panasonic has been making fully rugged U.S. military standard 810F notebooks for a number of years, catering to those that need to take their computer into some of the most extreme environments in the world.  Recently, Panasonic ...
Saturday
Apr 19,2008

I recently had an opportunity to test a Panasonic ToughBook W4 laptop, the latest ultraportable laptop that is a part of the acclaimed Panasonic ToughBook Series.  Panasonic produces an array of innovative and unique laptops geared towards the business user.  The ToughBook series is divided into two classes:  rugged and semi-rugged.  The W4 is part of their semi-rugged laptop series.  These semi-rugged laptops are built to withstand the drops and bumps that the mobile business person may en
Wednesday
Apr 2,2008

The Panasonic Toughbook R7 is not the regular kind of notebook you can take home at Best Buy. It’sa Japanese model imported all the way in to the US market and it’s pretty exclusive in that it’s even more portable than an ultra-portable ...
Thursday
Mar 27,2008

ToughBook CF-19Panasonic’s Toughbook 19 convertible tablet is now available with Intel Core 2 Duo processors and up to 4GB of memory. The Toughbook 19 is part of Panasonic’s military-grade notebook line, which is built for demanding users who work in extreme environments.

The Toughbook 19 can be outfitted with an optional touchscreen display and webcam.

“Panasonic has always been at the forefront of engineering and building mobile solutions that incorporate enhancements in processing power while advancing durability, screen brightness, battery life and embedded wireless technologies,” said Kyp Walls, a director of product management at Panasonic.

The Toughbook 19 is a serious piece of work and is rugged than most users will ever need. But if you work in a dusty, hot, cold or otherwise hazardous environment, you’ll appreciate what Panasonic has to offer, including its indoor/outdoor display and fan-less design to keep your Toughbook’s guts safe.

Pricing and Availability

The Toughbook 19F is available now starting at $3,199. If you want the Toughbook 19 with integrated camera you’ll have to wait until May and pay at least $3,699.

Visit www.panasonic.com/toughbook for more info.

Panasonic Toughbook 19 Convertible Tablet PC: Select Features and Specifications

* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7500 (2MB L2 cache), ...

Tuesday
Mar 25,2008

Panasonic has updated its Toughbook CF-19 rugged convertible Tablet PC series with a version that features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor and expanded memory capabilities. The Panasonic Tougbook CF-19 is MIL-SPEC-certified, which means it incorporates the rugged features such as a magnesium alloy case, sealed keyboard and ports, flexible internal connectors and shock-mounting. Along with a [...]
Monday
Mar 17,2008

The test lab over at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Panasonic Toughbook R7 notebook. Quote from the review: "The Panasonic Toughbook R7 isn’t a notebook you can purchase at Best Buy. It’s a Japanese model imported t...
Friday
Mar 7,2008

The Singapore IT show started yesterday! Have you dropped by yet? My boyfriend is at the Panasonic Toughbook, Singapore booth! If you are looking for a laptop, do consider Toughbook because they are really THE tough laptop among all. Although I have to admit they aren't the prettiest thing in the wo ...
Monday
Feb 25,2008

If you can ignore its looks, this is a very sturdy and highly portable laptop that will serve you well.
Thursday
Feb 7,2008

Panasonic R7 is an extremely compact notebook and is suited for on the move professionals and students. Battery life of over 8 hours(!) is hard to beat and on top of it the notebook weighs only 2lbs (less than 1Kg). ...
Saturday
Jan 26,2008

Digit-Life posted a review on the Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 Fully-Rugged Notebook...
Friday
Jan 25,2008

They have to meet special requirements even compared to regular corporate notebooks. You cannot address these notebooks with general choice criteria. Today we are going to review a rugged notebook designed for maximum efficiency in ...
Thursday
Jan 17,2008


SECAUCUS, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook ® mobile computers, today announced it has received the LAPTOP Magazine Editors ’ Choice Award in the magazine ’s semi-rugged notebook round-up in the January, 2008 issue. The ...
Thursday
Jan 17,2008

" The LAPTOP review named the durable and reliable mobile computer " the best choice for both field service personnel and accident-prone road warriors " . The Toughbook 52 notebook successfully endured the ...
Monday
Jan 7,2008

Light but very strong - the ToughBook CF-Y7 seems to offer the best of both worlds.
Friday
Dec 28,2007

  • New Li-Ion batteries deliver 10x more life
  • Panasonic shipping samples of world's thinnest Blu-ray drive
  • Touchscreen notebooks on the horizon?
  • "Universe at War: Earth Assault" reviewed
  • Sunday
    Dec 23,2007

    My review system came with an optional fingerprint reader and smart-card slot module. An internal EV-DO Rev A cellular modern is another great add-on. The CF-52 integrates some nifty media aspects into a sturdy laptop. ...
    Thursday
    Dec 20,2007

    Panasonic's latest digicam boasts a whopping 18X zoom and backs it up with sharp and steady shots. If you can't decide whether you want a digital camera that shoots wide landscapes or zoomed-in close-ups, Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-FZ18 offers a stratospheric focal range that should help you cover all ...
    Tuesday
    Dec 11,2007

    A stunning widescreen display, better-than-average graphics, and a generous array of ports make this an excellent choice for those requiring a durable road-ready notebook. Read Full Review | View Specs. Stay connected and informed with ...
    Sunday
    Nov 25,2007

    Panasonic will produce 500 Subaru Inprezza inspired CF-W7 Toughbooks.
    Monday
    Oct 8,2007

    From the practically bullet proof CF-29 and CF-30, to the super light semi-rugged delights of the CF-Y5, the ToughBook CF-52 I'm looking at today sits very much in the middle of those models, being a ...
    Sunday
    Oct 7,2007

    Does Panasonic's first widescreen ToughBook live up to the standards it has set itself? Andy finds out.
    Sunday
    Oct 7,2007

    Panasonic ToughBook CF-52 Semi-Rugged NotebookTrustedReviews,
    Saturday
    Oct 6,2007

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    Saturday
    Sep 29,2007

    Panasonic Let’snote notebook series, has a beautiful appearance and excellent quality reputation hearing. With Santa Rosa structure. Taiwan Panasonic 14-inch screen Y7, 12-inch screen Let's note W / T, 10-inch screen Panasonic R Series also logical to use the four-generation Centrino platform.
    Thursday
    Sep 27,2007

    Panasonic has refreshed its Thoughbook rugged laptop PC series with four new models featuring the Intel
    Thursday
    Sep 27,2007

    Breve análise sobre os novos notebooks da Panasonic que receberam certificação millitar para uso em campo de batalha. A análise é feita sobre o ponto de vista da utilização destes recursos em ambientes industriais.
    Thursday
    Sep 27,2007

    Panasonic+7+series+notebook+close-up. Well we are just back from a Ferrari press conference for MGear.co.jp (ManualGear.com) so we did not had time yet to upload our close-up picture of these new computers, but here you are some close –up of the up-coming 7 Series from Panasonic ! ... Reader ...
    Wednesday
    Sep 26,2007

    Introdotto a metà agosto con il soprannome di Ufficio Mobile Tuttofare, è uno dei modelli di punta della serie Semi Ruggedized, tecnologia proprietaria, che permette un utilizzo in condizioni estreme del notebook, all'esterno, presso cantieri edili ed industriali e così via. L'hard disk, pensate, è avvolto all'interno del nb da una soluzione...
    Wednesday
    Sep 26,2007

    Panasonic's W5 is one of the few ultraportable notebooks on the market that places an importance on durability and outright strength.
    Tuesday
    Sep 25,2007

    XYZ Computing posted a review on the Panasonic Toughbook W5 Notebook...
    Thursday
    Sep 6,2007

    A semi-rugged ToughBook that feels very rugged indeed.

    Panasonic T5

    Saturday
    Jan 20,2007

    The T5's closest competition comes from other Panasonic models the R6/W5 / Y5, but there is no ultralight on the market that offers its battery life and wealth of integrated features in such a small package. Like all Dynamism products, the T5 includes a Dynamism Rescue Warranty and unlimited toll-free tech support.

    Panasonic W5

    Saturday
    Jan 20,2007

    The Panasonic W5 measures 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.9 ~ 1.7 inches. Panasonic W5 is everything most business travelers crave -- in an extraordinarily well-engineered, ultralight package.

    Panasonic Y5

    Saturday
    Jan 20,2007

    If you've ever wanted the large screen and graphics-rendering power of a 5 pound notebook but you refuse, as any reasonable traveler would, to carry a brick, the 3.3 pound Panasonic Y5 is the perfect solution. The Panasonic Y5 is a workhorse.

    Panasonic R6

    Saturday
    Jan 20,2007

    The R6's utilization of the latest ultra-low voltage Intel Core Duo processor helps to give long battery life while delivering significant performance. -Students with loving parents can grab an R6 in their school color, carry it in their backpack without even noticing the weight, and use it all day long without ever having to worry about battery life or finding an outlet in those miserly cafes that live off students dollars but refuse to let them plug in.
    Wednesday
    Nov 29,2006

    The HDC-SD1 can record 90 minutes of HD video on an SD card, which can then be popped into any laptop with a card reader or via adapter, for instant transfer of your HD videos. The HDC-SD1 even includes a 4gb SDHC card! Other recording features include mic jacks and the ability to record in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound.
    Sunday
    Oct 1,2006

    Our special limited-edition Panasonic W5CD is, at 2.64 pounds, the world's smallest and lightest machine with an Intel Core Duo processor. The marvelous W5CD also features integrated DVD-RW, shock-mounted HDD, and 10-hour battery life. All now feature faster Intel processors, more RAM, and a larger HDD.