Compare Prices : Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Very solid outer casing Spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad Wide-aspect-ratio 15.4in. screen

Pros: Very solid outer casing Spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad Wide-aspect-ratio 15.4in. screen

Cons: Large and heavy Some ports are unprotected Disappointing battery life

Verdict: 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 isn't the most portable of notebooks and its battery life falls a long way short of ...

Review summary: 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 isn't the most portable of notebooks and its battery life falls a long way short of ...

Pros: Very solid outer casing, Spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad, Wide-aspect-ratio 15.4in. screen

Cons: Large and heavy, Some ports are unprotected, Disappointing battery life

Review summary: This well-equipped Toughbook can handle its share of abuse and is a solid performer for the price.

Pros: >• Passed drop tests and spill tests, • High-res widescreen display, • EV-DO Rev. A broadband

Cons: >• Slightly heavy, CPU: 2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, RAM/Expandable: 1GB/4GB, Hard Drive: 120GB, , , , , , , Solid performance, a bright widescreen display, and a nice selection of ports and wireless connectivity options make the Toughbook 52 an ...

Review summary: The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 packs impressive battery life and media friendly features into its super-protective shell.

Pros: Outstanding battery life. Tough-as-nails exterior. Briefcase handle. Port covers lining all sides. Latch-removable hard drive and optical drive

Cons: Optional features can price many consumers out

Verdict: If you thought Toughbooks were aimed only at military personnel and service professionals, the performance and media features on the Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 might have you thinking differently.

Review summary: Does Panasonic's first widescreen ToughBook live up to the standards it has set itself? Andy finds out.

Verdict: A well designed and more affordable ToughBook, if you want ruggedness but think the full fat varieties are little too much, then the CF-52 is a great option.