Compare Prices : Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5

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

Cons: Scroll wheel on the touchpad, cramped keyboard

Verdict: 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 ...

Review summary: 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 ...

Review summary: The Panasonic ToughBook is indeed a hardy portable. However, with its lack of configurability options, last-generation platform and high price, only those who regularly perform basic computing functions outdoors need apply.

Pros: Exceptionally light and portable ; amazing battery life ; tough chassis capable of withstanding 100kg of pressure ; shock-mounted harddisk ; choice of colors

Cons: Basic connectivity features ; no Bluetooth ; no fingerprint sensor ; small keyboard ; non-configurable specifications ; last-generation processor

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

Pros: 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.

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

Verdict: The Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5 is a durable little laptop that weighs a mere 2.9 pounds, is housed in a magnesium-alloy case, and completely integrates a CD-RW Combo drive.