Panasonic Toughbook W8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the design and performance are generally positive. The battery and keyboard are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the touchpad, while there are some critical reviews about the resolution and screen.

portability, keyboard, battery, performance, design

value for money, screen, resolution

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Panasonic Toughbook W8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Review Panasonic Toughbook CF-W8 Notebook

 

Business Ruggedized. Panasonic wants to collect points from their ...

Robust magnesium alloy ; Low total weight ; Good application performance ; Long warranty of 3 years ; Long battery life ; Integrated optical drive ; Comprehensive communication configuration

High price ; Fairly dark screen

That devices with a 4:3 format can still make it onto the market again

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Panasonic Toughbook F8

 

There's something deceptively fierce-looking about the Panasonic ToughBook CF-F8. This business-ruggedized laptop comes with a handle, daring you to mess with it. So when I snatch it off the Test Center workbench, I'm surprised at how light this tiny...

Solid construction, surprisingly light ; Great keyboard

Touchpad a little too tiny ; Colors get a little washed out

Semi-rugged construction and good performance make the CF-F8 a pricey - but perfect - choice for the klutzy business person.

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Panasonic Toughbook F8

 

The business-rugged Toughbook F8 delivers more power, outstanding battery life, a 14.1-inch screen, and an onboard optical drive in a 3.7-pound package. But it will cost you.

On balance, the strengths of the Toughbook F8 outweigh the drawbacks. Yes, a streamlined design, better speakers, and more varied port selection would improve the machine, but those are nits considering you're getting a 14.1-inch screen, optical drive,...

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Panasonic Toughbook W8 review

 

Panasonic Toughbook W8 is popular for its lightness and delicateness, which wins girls' favor. Now, let us have a brief review of it: Platform Technology: Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology Size: Width 10.7 in, Depth 8.4 in, Height 1.9 in ,Weight...

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Review: Panasonic Toughbook F8 business-rugged laptop

 

Laptops get used and abused just like any other tool. Every manufacturer has had to cope with this fact and some of gotten more extreme than others, including releasing fully-ruggedized notebooks that can take serious punishment. Panasonic's Toughbook...

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 - HardwareZone.com

 

If the Toughbook name doesn't ring any bells with you, then perhaps it's time to get acquainted with the latest business-rugged model from Panasonic, the Toughbook CF-F8.

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Panasonic Toughbook F8

 

As men, we want things that are durable and strong because we're rough. See if the Panasonic Toughbook F8 is tough enough for you.

Introduced in September of this year (2008), the Panasonic Toughbook F8 represents several firsts for the line that has been known since its inception as the durable road warrior of the laptop world. This is the first Panasonic Toughbook ultralight...

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Pc for worse case scenario on the road.

 

Panasonic toughbook is tough!

Sometimes, a Garant M1 30-06 riffle tougher & work better than AK47 when you buried both under mud for 5 years ! So do Panasonic toughbook

I couldn't find anything yet

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Toughbook W8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Panasonic Toughbook W8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

keyboard, usability, battery, performance, build quality

screen

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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This awesome laptop is industructable!!!

 

I have dropped it off a 26' ladder into a 6" puddle without any issues. we have spilled drinks on the keyboard and it never misses a lick, I LOVE it.

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Product Specifications

The ultra-portable Toughbook W8 with a 7 hour battery life is designed for the high-output demands of today's mobile professionals. Rugged features, such as a shock-mounted spacious hard drive and spill-resistant keyboard, ensure maximum durability and industry-leading reliability. Run software applications with the powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, or create multimedia discs on the DVD multi-drive.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):6hour(s)/7hour(s)/8hour(s)
Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:3MB/6MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:8.4in/9.9in
Height:1.9in/2in
Weight:2.8lbs/3.1lbs/3.7lbs
Width:10.7in/12.8in/8.7in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Diagonal Size:12.1in/14.1in
Diagonal Size (metric):30.7cm/35.8cm
Max Resolution:1024 x 768/1280 x 800
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display:No/Yes

Environmental Standards

EPEAT Compliant: Yes
EPEAT Level:EPEAT Silver

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:North America
Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:F8/W8
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic Toughbook/Panasonic Toughbook Executive

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touch-screen / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:1066MHz/800MHz

Modem

Cellular Enhancement Protocol:CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A / HSPA
Cellular Network Supported: Yes
Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.92
Type:Fax / modem/Fax / modem / cellular modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

Optical Storage

Type:DVD/None

OS Provided

Edition:Windows Vista Business
Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Business/Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:1.2GHz/2.26GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core
Processor Number:SP9300/SU9300
Type:Core 2 Duo

RAM

Installed Size:2GB/3GB
Max Supported Size:3GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

Storage Controller

Type:IDE/Serial ATA

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Portable

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:120GB/160GB/250GB
Notebook Type:Netbook/Notebook
Platform Technology:Intel Centrino 2/Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
Security Devices:Fingerprint reader/SmartCard reader

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:Intel GMA 4500MHD
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