Panasonic Toughbook W5

20 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
portability (13)
battery (11)
design (6)
durability (2)
performance (2)

Negative
touchpad (4)
keyboard (3)
image quality (1)
screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of Panasonic Toughbook W5. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and durability. The design and battery also get good feedback. The image quality and screen get critical views. There are mixed reviews on the price and performance.

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touchpad, keyboard, screen, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic Toughbook W5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Darren Murph (engadget.com)

Panasonic's 3G-equipped Toughbook CF-W5 reviewed

True road warriors tend to be willing to sacrifice that FPS-boosting power for "just a few more minutes" of battery life, and having an always-on 3G connection sure makes things easier, too. Panasonic's wee Toughbook CF-W5 replaces the slightly heavier...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5

Don't let the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5's small size and light weight fool you. This semi-rugged ultraportable can take a licking.

Weighs a scant 2.9 pounds. CD-RW combo drive is completely integrated. Magnesium-alloy housing. Long battery life. Upgrade options for wireless WAN. Full-size key pitch.

Performance is sluggish. Would like to see a DVD burner added.

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Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (wired.com)

Review: Panasonic CF-W5 Toughbook

Panasonic CF-W5 Toughbook 4/10 Learn How We Rate Wired Responsive, Verizon-powered wireless access. Exceptional battery life is near the best in its weight class. Tired...

Responsive, Verizon-powered wireless access. Exceptional battery life is near the best in its weight class

Despite military certification, still feels flimsy; we had to bust out a screwdriver to realign a misattached panel on the laptop’s underside. Underpowered, with bare-minimum specs and unacceptably low RAM. Circular touchpad is awkward, compounded by...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Panasonic Toughbook W5

Having a light notebook is great, but when weight savings comes at the expense of durability there are often problems. Once you get a device down to a certain weight, usually around the three pound range, there are serious concerns about how the...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Jesse Sutton (goodgearguide.com.au)

Panasonic's Toughbook CF-W5

The toughest of the tough, Panasonic's Toughbook CF-W5 is one of the only notebooks where its ability to withstand torture takes precedent over power ...

Notebook design, battery life, optical drive off switch, weight

Scroll wheel on the touchpad, cramped keyboard

Although the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5 is not the most stylish or powerful machine, it does offer some good battery life and should take a few knocks without any trouble. However, for the premium price it is short on ports and other features, a...

Oct, 2007

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5

Notebook design, battery life, optical drive off switch, weight

Scroll wheel on the touchpad, cramped keyboard

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic ToughBook CF-W5

Thin, light and tough? That will be a ToughBook W series then.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Jesse Sutton (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5

Notebook design, battery life, optical drive off switch, weight

Scroll wheel on the touchpad, cramped keyboard

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : John Gillooly (itnews.com.au)

Review: Panasonic Toughbook

Not every laptop has to be wafer-thin.

The fact that it performs well and has fantastic battery life is really icing on the cake.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic - Toughbook CF-W5

The CF-W5 is the baby of Panasonic's Toughbook range, a thin (268 x 210 x 44mm), ultra-portable laptop weighing in at a very creditable 1.4kg including the power adapter, but the protection comes at a price. ...

Expensive, yes, and lacking in some of the features its competitors have, but the Toughbook CF-W5 has a great blend of low weight and incredible battery life that makes it an ideal weapon for the mobile business user.

Feb, 2007

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