Quick Overview
Designed to take a licking, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 isn't a laptop for your typical road warrior. This semi-rugged notebook was designed for highly mobile professionals, from inspectors to claims adjustors, who need a machine that can survive drops, spills and chills. That audience will also appreciate the CF-53's super-bright display and long battery life. Our $2,449 review model even includes a touchscreen, but is the price tag too steep for what the CF-53 can withstand? Read on to find out.
Details
Detailed Features
With a 14" HD LED display, the Intel Core i5 processor, and an oversized multi touch touchpad, Panasonic Toughbook 53 performs like a desktop. This is the most versatile semi-rugged PC ever.Specifications
General
Platform Technology: Intel vPro Technology
System Type: Notebook
Bundled Services: Toughbook Preferred
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, cellular antenna
Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Width: 13.4 in
Depth: 11.1 in
Height: 2.2 inProcessor
Processor: Intel Core i5 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed: 3.2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
64-bit Computing: Yes
Features: Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel QM67 ExpressCache Memory
Type: L3 cache
Installed Size: 3 MBRAM
Installed Size: 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology: DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC3-10600
Form Factor: SO DIMM 204-pinStorage
Hard Drive: 320 GB - 7200 rpmOptical Storage
Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAMCard Reader
Type: Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory CardDisplay
Display Type: 14" TFT
LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlight
Max Resolution: 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Features: CircuLumin technology, anti-glare, anti-reflective, sunlight readableVideo
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Max Allocated RAM Size: 1428 MBAudio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: High Definition AudioInput Device(s)
Type: Touch-screen, touchpad, stylus, emissive backlit keyboard
Features: Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, electro-static touchpadTelecom
3G Mobile Broadband: Yes
Modem: Wireless cellular modem
Cellular Protocol: CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA
Features: Gobi2000 TechnologyNetworking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Class: Class 1
Features: Dual pass-through antenna
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays: 1 x Multimedia Pocket
Expansion Slot(s): 1 (total) / 1 (free) x PC Card - type II ¦ 2 memory - SO DIMM 204-pin ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces: 1 x docking / port replicator - 100 pin docking ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x headphones / speakers - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-in/microphone - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x serial - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) ¦ 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, circular polarizing, dust resistant, anti-vibration, Intel Anti-Theft Technology (iAT), shock resistant, carrying handles, Pre-installed replaceable screen film, drop resistant
Compliant Standards: ACPI, MIL-STD 810GPower
Power Device: External
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Provided: 110 Watt
Output Voltage: 15.6 V
Output Current: 7.05 ABattery
Technology: Lithium ion
Installed Qty: 1
Capacity: 6750 mAh
Run Time (Up To): 10 hour(s)Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Software: Drivers & UtilitiesEnvironmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Silver
ENERGY STAR Qualified: YesManufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Technical support - phone consulting - 3 years - availability: 24 hours a day / Monday-Sunday ¦ Technical support - parts and labor - 3 years - response time: 2 days ¦ Recycling ¦ Technical support - parts - 3 years - response time: next business day ( delivery and returns charges by manufacturer ) ¦ Engineering service - consulting - 3 years - on-Technical Specifications
| Manufacturers | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 14" |
| Storage Capacity | 320GB |
| Features | Bluetooth |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2520 |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Professional |
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| Processor Speed | 2.5GHz |
| Video Playback | HD |
| Audio Playback | High Definition Audio |
| Communications Type | Networking adapter, Wireless LAN, Wireless NIC |
| Ports | 3 |
| Battery Run Time | 10 Hours |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 13.4 x 11.1 x 2.2 |
| Weight | 8.2 |
| Color | Black |
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