Panasonic ToughBook CF-U1 Rugged UMPC Reviewed

by Sze | Filed under UMPC.

Panasonic ToughBook CF-U1 UMPC

TrustedReviews has reviewed Panasonic’s ToughBook CF-U1, a rugged UMPC powered by Atom. The U1 is a fully rugged device like the ToughBook CF-19.

Powered by an Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, the ToughBook CF-U1 has 1GB of memory, and 16GB or 32GB SSD drive. You can also expect a 5.6-inch touchscreen display, WiFi 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth, built-in 3G connectivity, GPS, and a 2 Megapixel webcam.

TrustedReviews‘ comments:

If you’re a field worker that needs a fully rugged machine, but doesn’t need a fully featured notebook, the CF-U1 will make a perfect companion. The Atom platform gives this device a decent amount of grunt, while the dual battery setup makes for impressive operation times. The hot swap battery is the icing on the cake, meaning that you won’t have to shut down in the middle of something important when you run out of juice.

The fully configurable nature also means that you can spec the CF-U1 with exactly what you need to get the job done. Ultimately, if you’ve been put off rolling out fully rugged ToughBooks to your team because of the high cost and heavy, bulky form factor, the CF-U1 is what you’ve been waiting for.