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The Panasonic Toughbook range is best known for its fully-ruggedised industrial laptops. However, the CF-52 (£1551 inc. VAT) takes a slightly different approach. Its semi-rugged casing can be used on building sites and site maintenance, but wont offer...
Robust design, Decent performance, Good battery life...
Basic feature set...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 06:36:07
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The Toughbook CF-52 is a solidly built semi-ruggedised notebook, with a hardened outer casing, shock-mounted hard disk and covered ports. However, this 3.3kg system isnt the most portable of notebooks and its battery life falls a long way short of...
Very solid outer casing, Spillresistant keyboard and touchpad, Wideaspectratio 15.4in. screen...
Large and heavy, Some ports are unprotected, Disappointing battery life...
The Toughbook CF-52 is a solidly built semi-ruggedised notebook, with a hardened outer casing, shock-mounted hard disk and covered ports. However, this 3.3kg system isnt the most portable of notebooks and its battery life falls a long way short of...
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pcworld.co.nz Updated: 2011-11-08 18:01:45
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Talk about long shelf life. In a world where notebook models are outdated and replaced within 12 months, it’s refreshing to see something with true staying power – the Panasonic Toughbook CF-52. This particular model has been around for about four yea...
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Panasonic's Toughbook laptop computers are designed to withstand rougher than normal treatment from their users. The full military specification models are often used by law enforcement agencies, armies, farmers, scientists and basically anyone who works in rough...
Resistant to accidental spills and can survive infrequent drops and bumps, PC Card and ExpressCard/54 slots, long battery life...
DVD burner vibrated noticeably, handle makes the notebook bulky...
For demanding users who tend to miss their mouth while they sip, or for anyone who is always using their notebook on the road, the semi-rugged Toughbook CF-52 is a worthy proposition. But it won’t withstand everything you throw at it...
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Great if you’re going to be taking it all-terrain or even if you’re just clumsy, but the dated browser will need upgrading. Others to consider Asus Seashell 1005HA User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...
Still works after having water thrown on it, getting stomped on and being pushed off a desk; more portable than fully rugged laptop; can choose to upgrade RAM to 4GB...
Keyboard could be a bit cramped for larger hands, sold with dated Internet Explorer 6...
Great if you’re going to be taking it all-terrain or even if you’re just clumsy, but the dated browser will need upgrading...
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The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 is an interesting semi-rugged machine that offers performance, reliability and versatility. Sporting Panasonics trust-inspiring Toughbook design (compared to its unassuming looking CF-51 predecessor), the CF-52 is more th...
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This well-equipped Toughbook can handle its share of abuse and is a solid performer for the price.
Passed drop tests and spill tests, High-res widescreen display, EV-DO Rev. A broadband, Nice assortment of ports...
Slightly heavy, Tinny speakers...
Theres a lot to like about the Panasonic Toughbook 52 ($3,093). A stunning widescreen display, better-than-average graphics, and a generous array of ports make this an excellent choice for those requiring a durable road-ready notebook. Beautiful Displ...
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We've reviewed a fair few ToughBook's in our time, from the practically bullet proof CF-29 and CF-30 , to the super light semi-rugged delights of the CF-Y5 and plenty more besides. The ToughBook CF-52 I'm looking at today sits very much in the middle of t...
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crn.com
Updated: 2011-09-23 06:36:11
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Panasonics ToughBook notebooks are built for some of the most demanding environments and the latest iteration of the CF-52 is no exception. With a street price of about $2,500, the CF-52 offers a lot of bang for the buck. Keeping up with the Joneses h...
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