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Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5 review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1429

Verdict

Panasonic's Toughbook CF-W5 is an ultraportable with a 'semi-rugged' construction that should help it to withstand the rigours of life on the road better than the average sub-2kg system... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Looks like an ordinary ultraportable, but has added protection
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Good screen protection in lid

Cons

  • Not as robust as a fully ruggedised notebook
  • Optical drive lid may be vulnerable
  • No Bluetooth
  • Expensive

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: ULV Core Solo U1400
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless WAN: optional 3G/HSPDA
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Graphics processor: Intel CMA 950
Graphics RAM: 224 MB
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Case form factor: clamshell (semi-ruggedised)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 26.8x4.62x21 cm
Weight: 1.24 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional SP2

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