Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1

19 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Build quality (5)
Design (4)
Portability (3)
Screen (1)
Value for money (1)

Negative
Keyboard (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the screen and value for money. The portability and design also get good opinions, whereas many are critical about the keyboard and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Mark Spoonauer (laptopmag.com)

Panasonic Toughbook C1

The lightest convertible tablet delivers durability, speed, and a display that supports pen and touch input.

The Toughbook C1 impresses with its durability, speed, and comfort. Plus, this ultra-light tablet combines pen and touch input to give workers more flexibility. While you'll have to pay a bit more to get the best endurance, overall this is a killer...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Panasonic Toughbook C1

Though priced quite high, Panasonic Toughbook C1 is rugged and has great specs that will give all users – particularly those working in the field – a great, highly functional tablet PC. However, many consumers won't need its high level of durability...

As a rugged unit, this tablet PC is extremely durable but still sleek and aesthetically pleasing

It has a high sticker price and the battery life isn't very long

It's very durable but not the best fit for mainstream consumers.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: J. Powlus (amazon.com)

Only downside is the high price...

These machines are incredible. I really can't figure out how it is so rugged yet so light. Every person I hand one to is surprised at how light it is. The first time you pick it up, you think it is a dummy unit with no internal guts. It is THAT light....

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: J. Powlus (amazon.com)

Only downside is the high price

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Expert review by: What Laptop (techradar.com)

Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 review

Poor touchscreen and a lack of features spoil a good design

Decent erformance ; Good build quality ; Sill resistant

Poor battery life ; Low grahics erformance ; Unresonsive touchscreen

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 rugged tablet PC

The 12.1in, semi-rugged Toughbook CF-C1 is designed to withstand vibration, drops (up to 76cm) and accidental spills. It doesn't look pretty, nor does...

Light and strong ; Good tablet features ; Can run two hot-swappable batteries

No SSD ; Cramped keyboard ; Fingerprint reader isn't standard

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 isn't a typical tablet-convertible PC: it's for business users and field workers who want something easy to hold and capable of withstanding drops, knocks and spills.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Ben Camm-Jones (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 review

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 is an ultraportable laptop/convertible tablet PC capable of withstanding hard knocks and spilt drinks.

If rugged is what you need, then this is the business – but be prepared to pay the higher price. However, if you need something super slim, or that'll forgive you for being a poor typist, then avoid the ToughBook. As an alternative, you can also use...

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Sandra Vogel (zdnet.co.uk)

Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1

Panasonic's rugged, touchscreen-equipped Toughbook CF-C1 is a specialist (and pricey) convertible Tablet PC. However, it lacks both an optical drive and a webcam, and it'll take a while to get used to the keyboard's small space bar. Dual hot-swap...

Solid build quality ; Rigid screen hinge ; Dual hot-swap batteries ; Touchscreen supports finger and stylus input ; Excellent hand strap for use in tablet mode

No optical drive ; No webcam ; Expensive

The mono speaker delivers decent volume, although the quality isn't great. Still, it should suffice for sharing audio content for small groups in a meeting room, or in the field.

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by: Mike Wheeler (cybershack.com)

Panasonic CF-C1 Toughbook

When reviewing the Panasonic Toughbook notebook range, you have to constantly remind yourself that the way it's designed is purposeful. If you didn't, you'd get caught up in the aesthetics of the device, which wouldn't bode well for the latop – words...

Tough, does the job that is it is designed for

Battery life, pricey

Overall, it’s not a bad little unit. Nothing to shout about, but it will find its uses amongst those who don’t want to have to treat their laptop like fine piece of china

Nov, 2011