Panasonic ToughBook CF-19 Laptop Reviewed

TrustedReviews has reviewed the Panasonic ToughBook CF-19, a notebook PC with full Magnesium Alloy case with handle.

The Panasonic ToughBook CF-19 is powered by an Intel Core Duo U2400 1.06GHz processor, 512MB of RAM(max 4GB), 80GB hard drive. ToughBook CF-19 has a 10.4-inch XGA LCD touchscreen, WiFi 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.0. You can also get the optional integrated EV-DO, HSDPA and HSDPA receivers.

There are two version for the ToughBook CF-19, the Touchscreen PC version which runs Windows: XP Professional SP2 and Tablet PC version which runs Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.

The Panasonic ToughBook CF-19 measures 1.9″ (H) x 10.7″ (W) x 8.5″ (D) for 5 lbs.

TrustedReviews says:..

If you want a reasonably small and light notebook that will stand up to almost anything you’re likely to throw at it, the ToughBook CF-19 is just what you’re looking for. The keyboard doesn’t lend itself to writing long reports or essays, but this machine is more likely to be used with bespoke applications for data entry out in the field. With the option of an HSDPA module, engineers and field workers will now be able to communicate and send data back to the office even faster.

If however you’re looking for something that is tough as nails and can be used to write long documents just like any other notebook, you’re probably better off waiting for the forthcoming ToughBook CF-30, which I’ll be reviewing soon. Ultimately, the CF-19 makes a few ergonomic sacrifices for the sake of weight and size, while throwing the tablet style operation into the mix, and if that’s what you need, look no further.