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Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Intel Core Duo L2400
Clock speed: 1.66 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
Number of processors supported: 1
Level 2 cache: 2 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GM
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Serial: 1
Docking station port: 80-pin
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g
Wireless WAN: optional
Ethernet: 10/100/1000
Modem: RJ-11
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type I or II
ExpressCard: 1
Flash card: SD card
Hard drive storage
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 224 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: TFT LCD
Display diagonal size: 13.3 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: touchscreen+stylus, 2-button touchpad
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell (fully ruggedised)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 30.2x6.9x28.5 cm
Weight: 3.8 kg
Colour: Silver and black
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP
Audio
Audio processor: SigmaTel High Definition Audio
Speakers: mono
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Estimated battery life (mfr): 4 - 8 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Max batteries supported: 2
Miscellaneous
Accessories: second battery, optical drive, external USB floppy drive, port replicator
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Overview

Panasonic Toughbook CF-30

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

This notebook is clearly not suitable for general office duties, but for those who work mainly outdoors in challenging environments, it could be a solid investment.

Typical price

£ 2971

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