Typical price: £3,100
What is it: A ruggedised 1.3GHz laptop with 256MB RAM
What we think: A great rugged laptop, perfect for war zones, but too expensive for the average user
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 May 2004
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic ToughBook CF-29, battery life, wireless, networking
We like:
Rugged design; nearly seven hours of battery life; three-year warranty; antireflective touch screen
We don't like:
Expensive; limited RAM expansion; no FireWire and only one USB 2.0 port
CNET UK judgement:
This is one of the best ruggedised laptops, perfect for war zones and other tough environments, but it's too expensive for the average user
Full review:
Panasonic's ToughBook CF-29 comes closer to an indestructible notebook than anything we've seen. This big, ruggedised laptop not only absorbs the abuse of the clumsiest executive or a foot soldier in the field, it also provides phenomenal battery life and good performance. Unfortunately, at more than £3,100, it's also twice as expensive and twice as thick as your everyday business laptop. Continue Reading...
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