Panasonic CF-W4HWEZZBM

16 reviews

Jan, 2025

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durability (9)
usability (9)
performance (7)

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price (7)
size (6)
keyboard (5)
touchpad (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Panasonic CF-W4HWEZZBM. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and design are generally positive. The usability and battery are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical views about the touchpad and keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic CF-W4HWEZZBM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Panasonic CF-W4HWEZZBM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and performance. The design and portability also get good feedback.

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

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.com)

Panasonic ToughBook W4 review: Panasonic ToughBook W4

Almost six hours of battery life; unique optical drive hidden under wrist rest; very small and light; rugged construction; lifetime phone support.

Previous-generation components; small spacebar; expensive; some design quirks.

The ToughBook W4 lacks the latest component options, but it does offer a remarkably lightweight case and solid performance for basic home and business use.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Kalpana Ettenson (pcworld.com)

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK-W4 Laptop

Business travelers who tend to bang up their notebooks will appreciate the road-ready Panasonic Toughbook-W4, a semirugged ultraportable that's designed to take a few knocks. Thanks to its long battery life, the W4 should make a fine road companion,...

Good port layout ; nice screen

Cramped keyboard

That drawback aside, the Toughbook-W4 should please users who need a sturdy notebook capable of handling a cross-country flight on a single battery charge. And while it's a tad pricey ($2149) compared with most notebooks, the premium might be worth the...

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Kalpana Ettenson (pcworld.com)

Panasonic Toughbook W4 Notebook (1.2GHz Pentium M, 512MB DDR2, 40GB, DVD/CD-RW, Windows XP Pro, 12.1" TFT)

Artwork: Rick Rizner, Chris Manners

Good port layout; nice screen

Cramped keyboard

This semi-rugged ultraportable is suited for travel, though its small keyboard is far from ideal.

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Toughbook W4

Any seasoned business traveler knows that traveling can take a toll on your laptop; just the repeated jostling and bumping incurred trying to catch your flight and then stowing your luggage can put your system in danger. The Panasonic Toughbook W4...

Amazingly light. Integrated optical drive. Tough exterior

Optical drive not upgradeable or removable. Only 40GB hard drive option

The Toughbook W4 is a durable ultraportable that's ready to tackle the road.

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Expert review by : nesbo (NotebookReview.com)

Panasonic ToughBook W4 Review (pics, specs)

I recently had an opportunity to test a Panasonic ToughBook W4 laptop, the latest ultraportable laptop that is a part of the acclaimed Panasonic ToughBook Series. Panasonic produces an array of innovative and unique laptops geared towards the business...

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Lisa Gade (mobiletechreview.com)

Panasonic Toughbook W4

The Panasonic Toughbook W4 lives at the lonely intersection of good looks and ruggedness. When it comes to notebooks you usually get it rugged or get it attractive, not both. Panasonic's line of semi-rugged notebooks changes that: they're very cool...

Rugged yet attractive. Bright display, good performance for a machine in this class, great battery life, integrated WiFi and optical drive

Keyboard may be a bit cramped for big-fingered folk. Standard hard drive is only 40 gigs: small for a notebook that costs over $2,000

An attractive, super-light and capable notebook that's tough enough to take a licking; a rare and lovely combination. The W4 is absurdly light yet it fits in a 12.1" display and optical drive along with a reasonable set of ports and card slots. If you...

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic ToughBook CF-W4

Ultra-portable and semi-rugged - does the ToughBook CF-W4 offer the best of both worlds?

that I looked at a couple of years back pioneered this, but it hasn't lost any of its impact. Basically the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is located under the right side of the palm rest - flicking a switch at the front of the machine causes the whole right side...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic ToughBook W4 review: Panasonic ToughBook W4

Almost six hours of battery life; unique optical drive hidden under wrist rest; very small and light; rugged construction; lifetime phone support.

Previous-generation components; small spacebar; expensive; some design quirks.

The ToughBook W4 lacks the latest component options, but it does offer a remarkably lightweight case and solid performance for basic home and business use.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.co.uk)

Panasonic ToughBook W4 review

Since CNET gave an Editors' Choice award to the ultraportable Panasonic ToughBook W2 in 2003, Panasonic has renamed the system the W4 and made a few modest enhancements to the laptop. The few case modifications involve adding a handy Wi-Fi on/off...

Almost six hours of battery life; unique optical drive hidden under wrist rest; very small and light; rugged construction; lifetime phone support.

Previous-generation components; small spacebar; expensive; some design quirks.

The ToughBook W4 lacks the latest component options, but it does offer a remarkably lightweight case and solid performance for basic home and business use.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by (ixbtlabs.com)

Panasonic CF-W4 - A Fatigueproof Companion

Two most famous lines from this company are rugged notebooks for hard environmental conditions and slim and light-weight models with rich functions. Today we are going to speak about one of such models.

Nov, 2006

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