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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: ULV Core Solo U1400
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GMS Express
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 1.5 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2-4200
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Docking station port: 1
USB: 2
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless WAN: optional 3G/HSPDA
Ethernet: Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Modem: integrated 56Kbps V.92
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD Card
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Intel ICH7-M
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW
Video
Graphics processor: Intel CMA 950
Graphics RAM: 224 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3
Display
Display technology: colour TFT with anti-glare coating
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell (semi-ruggedised)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 26.8x4.62x21 cm
Weight: 1.24 kg
Colour: metallic
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional SP2
Software included: Adobe Reader, Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1/2.0/, Intel PRO/Wireless Software, Wireless Switch Utility, WINDDVDTM 5 (OEM version), B’s Recorder GOLD 8 BASIC, B’s CLIP 6, DMI Viewer, PC Information Viewer, Touchpad Utility, SD Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package V2.5, Recover Pro 6, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility, Setup Utility, PC-Diagnostic Utility
Audio
Audio processor: SigmaTel High Definition Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 5700 mAh
Estimated battery life (mfr): 5.5 - 11 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Max batteries supported: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: external floppy drive, mini port replicator
Other: TPM module
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Overview

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
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.

Typical price

£ 1429

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