5/10/2009 04:38:00 AM | Posted in

This configuration of the Panasonic ToughBook F8 is a 3.7-pound, rugged notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,620.The 14.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This notebook includes a 160GB hard disk and 3 GB of memory.

Product summary

Pros: Has only a 3.7-pound weight, which is somewhat lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.

Cons: Has only a 160GB hard drive.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average notebook on the market today.Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared RAM are sometimes an acceptable trade-off for budget-minded users.

Suitability: A rugged notebook, suited for for industrial use.The sturdy frame and other features are part of this system's rugged design which make it more suitable for outdoor or industrial settings.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.The excellent battery performance will keep your system running longer without plugging in.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD writer.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Value: Overall, this notebook's features seem very weak for its price, compared to most other notebooks.

Panasonic Toughbook F8 Technical Specifications

General

* Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
* Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna
* Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
* Rugged Design Yes
* Width 12.8 in
* Depth 9.9 in
* Height 1.9 in
* Weight 3.7 lbs
* Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Rugged
* Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

Processor

* Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 / 2.26 GHz
* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit processor Yes
* Data bus speed 1066 MHz
* Chipset type Mobile Intel GS45 Express

Cache Memory

* Type L2 cache
* Cache size 6 MB

RAM

* Installed Size 3 GB
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
* Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
* RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB

Environmental Parameters

* Environmental & energy standards compliance EPEAT silver, EPEAT Silver

Storage

* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 160 GB
* Storage Removable None
* Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

* Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM

Optical Storage (2nd)

* 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

* Card reader type Card reader
* Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card , SDHC Memory Card

Display

* Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
* Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Features Anti-glare
* Screen type Widescreen

Video

* Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
* Video Memory VRAM
* Max Allocated RAM Size 285 MB

Audio

* Audio output type Sound card
* Audio codec AD1883
* Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio

Input Device(s)

* Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad

Telecom

* Modem Fax / modem
* Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

* Networking Network adapter
* Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
* Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
* Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet , Bluetooth 2.0 EDR , IEEE 802.11n (draft)
* Networking standards IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth 2.0 , IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
* Interfaces 1 x Docking / port replicator - 78 pin docking , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

Miscellaneous

* Features System password , Hard drive password , Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
* Compliant Standards ACPI

Power

* Power device form factor External
* Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

* Technology Lithium ion
* Installed Qty 1
* Battery capacity 5800 mAh
* Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
* Software DMI Viewer , Adobe Reader , Recovery DVD , Roxio Creator LJB , InterVideo WinDVD 8 , Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & Support 3 years warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
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