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Panasonic Toughbook F9
$2,900.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:Covered by Panasonic's standard 3-year Toughbook warranty. 3.6 pounds - a momentous improvement over the back breaking weight of most Toughbooks. ~7-hours of battery life.
The Cons:Extremely expensive - like most Toughbook designs. No SSD - while ruggedized the standard mechanical drive cannot compete with solid state storage in terms of robustness or speed. Not a whole lot of tech for the money - you're paying for the rugged design.
The Panasonic Toughbook F9 is an ultra-light and ultra-thin 14.4” notebook featuring a business-rugged design (can survive drops of 30”), a spill-resistant keyboard, and high-quality interior components.
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Unlike its bulky Toughbook peers, the F9 fits the definition of mobile in that it weighs only 3.6 pounds. Included is a 2.4GHz Core i5-520M vPro processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM (6GB max), a 320GB HDD, and a DVD drive. As for connectivity, it’s outfitted with integrated Draft n Wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth, but it also completely ready for an optional WiMAX (4G) or Gobi2000 (3G) mobile broadband module. Also optional is a fingerprint reader and SmartCard reader.
Features
- Ultra-Light/Thin Rugged Notebook
- Magnesium Alloy Case
- 30” Operating Drop
- Spill-Resistant Keyboard
- Intel Core i5 Processor
- DDR3 RAM
- SATA HDD
- DVD Multi-Drive
- WXGA+ Widescreen Display w/LED Backlighting
- Draft N Wireless Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
- Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
- Optional Mobile Broadband (3G/4G)
- Optional Fingerprint Reader
- Optional SmartCard Reader
- Password Security
- Cable Lock Slot
Specifications
- OS: Genuine Windows 7
- CPU: Intel Core i5-520M vPro (2.4GHz)
- Memory: 2GB SDRAM (DDR3); 6GB Max
- HDD: 320GB SATA
- Optical: DVD Super Multi
- Display: 14.4" WXGA+
- Graphics: Intel QM57 Video Controller
- Audio: Integrated Intel HD / Speakers
- Expansion: PC Card Type II, SD Card
- Interface: VGA, USB, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 56k Modem, Headphone, Mic
- Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth; Mobile Broadband Optional
- Power: Lithium ion (5400mAh)
User Reviews (2)
Pros & Cons
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covered by Panasonic's standard 3-year Toughbook warranty
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3.6 pounds - a momentous improvement over the back breaking weight of most Toughbooks
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slick external aesthetic - like most 'briefcase' Toughbooks but sleeker and much slimmer
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built in carrying handle - not that it is needed any longer!
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the latest technology - Core i5 processor, DDR3 memory, optional 3G or WIMAX mobile broadband, 1440 x 900px resolution on a 14.1" display
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extremely expensive - like most Toughbook designs
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no SSD - while ruggedized the standard mechanical drive cannot compete with solid state storage in terms of robustness or speed
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not a whole lot of tech for the money - you're paying for the rugged design
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probably not as rugged as bulkier, heavier Toughbook options
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annoying ring style trackpad - circular design cuts back on usable space
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