Panasonic Toughbook C1 convertible tablet review

Panasonic a well-known global manufacturer of consumer electronics and IT gadgets has announced to launch its new notebook called as Panasonic Toughbook C1. The Toughbook C1 which powered by features 12.1-inch display, convertible tablet PC, and with this new update, it will sport a 320GB hard drive for the base model, boasting up to a dozen hours of battery life, 2GB RAM that can be expanded to four times the amount, an Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor (2.50GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz), and up to 30% faster boot up time compared to its predecessor – that ought to help it give you a boost where productivity is concerned.Connectivity options are aplenty with the upgraded Toughbook C1, where you will get Bluetooth v2.1, Wi-Fi, and the optional Gobi 2000 3G mobile broadband technology from Qualcomm. Since this device is certified on the AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless 3G networks, it ought to let you remain connected at all times without missing a beat.

It ain’t too heavy either at a mere a 3.28 lbs, thanks to its triple-hinge design which results in an extremely mobile device. Tough enough to withstand drops from approximately 30”, the spill-resistant keyboard also does it part to prevent a heart attack when your nephew knocks over a glass of water while your work is unsaved.

New Panasonic Toughbook C1 to arrive in July later this year
Price range $2,599.

Source : [www.ubergizmo.com]

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 / 12.1 inch Laptop Review

Panasonic has launched its Toughbook CF-W7 which is powered by it features Intel Core 2 Duo Processor L7500 (1.06GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 2 MB Cache) with 1 GB MB DDR2 533 main memory and 80 GB 5400 rpm hard drive. With outer dimensions of 12.2″(W) 2.2″(H) 9.6″(D) and weight of only 3.1lbs, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 is somewhat bulky though it is light in weight.

The 12.1 inch wide screen TFT active matrix LCD display of this ultraportable laptop has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This is somewhat low though the display is clear and bright. The graphics is handled by Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 which is an integrated onboard chip that is good enough for office, internet, and video editing but not fast enough for modern computer games.

The external connectivity for this ultraportable laptop is well taken care of with 56 Kbps Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has a built in DVD RW drive for backup storage. The power source is a Lithium ion 5800 mAh battery that lasts up to 7 hours under normal usage. The OS is Windows XP Business Edition and Panasonic provides a three-year parts-and-labor warranty for the laptop but the machine has to be sent to their service centre.

To summarize, Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 Ultraportable Laptop is an ideal companion for business travel and outdoor use but the cost and slow game performance are dampeners.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 Laptops Specification :

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo Processor L7500 (1.06GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 2 MB Cache)
Memory	1 GB MB DDR2 533
Chipset	Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Hard drive	80 GB 5400 rpm
Optical CD / DVD drive	DVD RW drive
Display	12.1 in TFT active matrix
Video RAM	384 MB RAM
Weight	3.1 lbs
Dimension	12.2″(W) 2.2″(H) 9.6″(D)
Network type	56 Kbps Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100
Audio	1 x Audio – Line-out/headphones – Mini-phone stereo
Power	Lithium ion 5800 mAh battery
I/O ports (Data)	3 USB 2.0, SD card reader
OS	Windows XP Business Edition
Price starting at	£1399.99 inc VAT

[www.lightweightlaptops.co.uk]

Panasonic B10, S10, N10 and J10 With New Silicon Laptops

You can rest assured that hundreds — if not trillions — of new laptops will be rolling off of production lines this quarter with Intel’s Sandy Bridge platform inside, and those looking for a little love over in Japan won’t have to wait much longer. Panasonic has just updated its Let’s Note line with four new Sandy Bridge models: the B10, S10, N10 and J10 have all been blessed with new silicon. The B10 in particular ships with a Core i5-2520M, 4GB of memory, a 15.6-inch 1080p display, HDMI output, Blu-ray drive, SDXC card slot and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. The N10 and S10 are outfitted in similar fashion, while the J10 goes diminutive with a 10.1-inch panel. There’s also a higher-end J10Q variant that steps up to a Core i5, 128GB SSD, 2GB of RAM, WiFi, HDMI output, inbuilt WiMAX model and an SDXC slot, with the craziest aspect being the claimed 12 hours of battery life. Hit the links below if you’re hungry for pricing clues and ship dates, but it looks as if the whole gang should be out and about by the close of March.

Panasonic Launch New Toughbook For Busines

They say that business is getting harder and so in a market like that the businessperson is going to need a super tough laptop. Panasonic have obliged by bringing out a revamped version of the Toughbook the T9 and surprisingly it weighs just 3.6 pounds and still has a 14 inch display.

It has Wi-Fi and the option for WiMAX, however all of this good stuff does not come cheap the Panasonic T9 costs from $2,900!

Select Features and Specifications of the Panasonic Toughbook:

Genuine Windows 7® (with XP downgrade option)

Intel® Core™ i5-520M vPro™ Processor (2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz)

320GB shock-mounted, flex-connect, removable HDD

2GB RAM (DDR3-1066MHz), expandable to 6GB

14.1” widescreen (1440 x 900) WXGA+ LCD with LED backlighting

Anti-glare screen treatment

DVD Super MULTI Drive with Dual Layer Support

Up to 7 hour battery life

3.6lbs

Business-rugged

30” operating drop (to base only)

26 sides 12” drop (non-operating)

220 lb pressurized vibration

Magnesium alloy case

Spill-resistant keyboard (protects against 7 ounces spills)

Embedded Connectivity

Optional integrated WWAN / Gobi2000™ mobile broadband

Optional WiMAX

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/b/g/n

Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR (class 1)

Optional Integrated Security Features:

Fingerprint reader

SmartCard reader

9.9″ (L) x 12.8″ (W) x 1.0″/1.9″ (H) front/rear

Priced at $2,899

Panasonic launch New Tough Book With Battery Powerful

The S9 from Panasonic is the latest addition the Toughbook range and it has all of the looks and features that you would expect from a laptop called a Toughbook such as an optical drive, an Intel Core i5-520M processor, 2GB of RAM, and a shock-mounted 320GB hard drive.

However, most impressive is the magnesium alloy case, which Panasonic claims to be able to withstand a two and foot drop, although who is going to test that one out!

These are the Panasonic Toughbook (R) S9: Select Features and Specifications:

Genuine Windows 7(R) (with XP downgrade option) Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-520M vPro(TM) Processor (2.4 GHz) Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz 3MB Intel Smart Cache 320GB shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive 2GB RAM (DDR3), expandable to 6GB 12.1″ widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD display with LED backlighting Anti-glare screen treatment Up to 11 hours of battery life with standard battery (MobileMark) 3.0 lbs DVD super multi-drive HDMI and VGA video outputs Business-rugged 30″ operating drop (to base only) 26 sides 12″ drop (non-operating) 220 lb compression-resistant Magnesium alloy case Spill-resistant keyboard/touchpad (protects against 6 ounces spills) Embedded Connectivity Optional integrated WWAN / Gobi2000(TM) mobile broadband (EV-DO and HSPA) Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth(R) v2.1 + EDR (class 2) Gigabit Ethernet Optional Integrated Security Features: Fingerprint reader 11.1″ (H) x 8.3″ (W) x 0.9-1.5″ (D)

The Panasonic Toughbook(R) S9 is priced at $2,499
Source [laptoppimp.com]

New Panasonic J9 Tough Book

This is one of the first close up examinations of the Panasonic Lets Note J9 Tough Book, it was upgraded a while back, but still it makes for a great looking machine that is tough enough to withstand some serious punishment and is still powerful enough to be able to carry out all the jobs thrown at it.

These are the main specs and features for the Panasonic Lets Note J9 Tough Book;

Operating system: Windows 7 32 or 64-bits

Processor: Intel® Core ™ 2.53GHz i5-460m (turbo boost up to 2.80GHz)

Chipset: Mobile Intel® Express Chipset HM55

Graphics card: Intel® HD Graphics

Memory: 2GB (up to 6GB) of 204-pin SO-DIMM DDR3 RAM

Storage: SSD128GB (up to 256GB)

Screen: 10.1” WXGA (1366 × 768)

Sound: PCM sound (stereo 24-bit) / Intel® High Definition Audio

I/O: HDMI, Wi-Fi (ABGN), WIMAX (IEEE802.16e), Fast Ethernet standard, “1000BASE-T”, 3 USB 2.0 ports, analog RGB, SDXC / SDHC / SD memory card reader,

Battery life: 12 hours (8 hours without eco mode)

Weight: 1.205kg (with jacket), 0.99kg (no jacket)

Boot time: 15 seconds

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Panasonic ToughBook CF-19 Laptop

If you're a regular reader of TrustedReviews you will have seen my previous ToughBook reviews. You will also be aware that I try to put these notebooks through as much punishment as possible while I have them in my possession. You see the Panasonic ToughBook is a very different type of notebook computer. It's not about the latest CPU or the fastest graphics chip, oh no. The ToughBook line is all about survival!

I'm sure that Darwin wasn't thinking about laptops when he wrote about natural selection, but I'd say that it's a safe bet that if you threw a dozen notebooks on a desert island for a year, it would be the ToughBook that would survive the ordeal and claim the million Dollar prize. Whether or not Darwin actually coined the phrase "survival of the fittest" (it still seems to be open to debate), there's little doubt that the ToughBook range of notebooks would survive the trials of life better than any other.



The CF-19 falls under Panasonic's fully rugged moniker, meaning that it will stand up to almost anything. That includes being dropped from almost a metre, being showered with water, being thrown in the mud and being dragged through dust and sand. It's therefore no surprise that ToughBooks are used by the US military, where the conditions are often inhospitable to say the least. In fact Panasonic was keen to mention that a ToughBook saved a soldier's life during Desert Storm, which I mentioned in my CF-29 review.

The unusual thing about the CF-19 and the CF-18 before it, is that despite being as tough as an armadillo, it's also pretty small and light. Weighing in at 2.25kg and measuring 271 x 216 x 49mm (WxDxH), the CF-19's proportions don't indicate that it could withstand serious abuse, but believe me, it can. The video embedded on this page shows the CF-19 being dropped from a metre high, being doused in water, having someone jump on it and having it doused in more water with the lid open. You can also see from the video that the CF-19 still worked after all that punishment and was happy to be doused in yet more water when powered on.


Because fully rugged ToughBooks are built to be used in extreme environments, pointer movement can be something of an issue. It's hard to use a touchpad when it's covered in mud or dust, so Panasonic has equipped the CF-19 with a touch screen instead. Now, when I reviewed the CF-29 I found it incredibly simple to navigate Windows with my index finger, but when I reviewed the CF-18 I realised that the 10.4in screen made this a little tricky. The same is true for the CF-19, which utilises the same 10.4in screen, but Panasonic gets around this problem by hiding a stylus just below the screen. Continuing with the rough and ready theme, there's also a supplied cord that attaches the stylus to the CF-19, to make sure that you don't lose it while you're kyaking down the Yukon.
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