Panasonic ToughBook CF-19 Series

Panasonic ToughBook CF-19

Notebook Specifications

67% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19
Source: PC Pro
Panasonic's Toughbook laptops are a common sight at PC Pro, but it's usually in the shape of semi-rugged portables. The CF-19 is an altogether different animal. It's a beast of a laptop, aimed at use in extreme environments, from oil rigs to fishing trawlers. It's certainly one of the most solid laptops we've ever picked up. And what it lacks in portability - though compact, at 2.25kg this is not the lightest laptop in the world - it makes up for in sheer resilience. A rough, tough laptop with serious attitude, but its keyboard proves an Achilles heel.
67, Mobilität 60
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 67% mobility: 60%

80% Panasonic Toughbook 19
Source: Laptop Mag
This 10-inch rugged tablet offers field-workers epic battery life and a bright display, although the keyboard might be too cramped for some users. As a fully rugged 10-inch notebook, the Panasonic Toughbook 19 occupies a class all its own. If you want a military-grade notebook that will last the whole day and won’t break your back—and you have the room in your budget—the Toughbook 19 is an excellent choice.
80, Display 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80%

70% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 - This durable notebook begs for abuse.
Source: Laptop Mag
The Toughbook line continues to impress with the CF-19, a machine that begs to be used and abused in a rough-and-tumble environment. Its daylight-readable touchscreen is the standout feature, along with its bevy of tucked-away slots and ports. At almost $4,300, this isn't your run-of-the-mill, spill-a-little-coffee-on-it semi-rugged notebook. It's a fully ruggedized computer that's designed to perform in the field.
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3. 5 von 5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2007
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80%

80% Panasonic ToughBook CF-19
Source: Trusted Reviews
If you want a reasonably small and light notebook that will stand up to almost anything you’re likely to throw at it, the ToughBook CF-19 is just what you’re looking for. The keyboard doesn’t lend itself to writing long reports or essays, but this machine is more likely to be used with bespoke applications for data entry out in the field. With the option of an HSDPA module, engineers and field workers will now be able to communicate and send data back to the office even faster. If however you’re looking for something that is tough as nails and can be used to write long documents just like any other notebook, you’re probably better off waiting for the forthcoming ToughBook CF-30, which I’ll be reviewing soon. Ultimately, the CF-19 makes a few ergonomic sacrifices for the sake of weight and size, while throwing the tablet style operation into the mix, and if that’s what you need, look no further.
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(von 10): 8, Preis/Leistung 7, Leistung 8, Ausstattung 8, Ergonomie mangelhaft
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% ergonomy: 50%

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 is suitable for virtually any situation, however wet and windy
Source: PC Plus DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2007
Rating: performance: 80% display: 60%

Recensione Panasonic ToughBook CF-19
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2008
Rating: price: 40%

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19, Sandy Bridge

Notebook Specifications

70% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 rugged laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide
Overall, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 is perhaps a little too small to be practical. Its keys are small and the keyboard cramped overall, and its touchpad can be tiring to use. It could perhaps use an 11.6in or 12.1in form factor, which would make it a little more comfortable. Or, you could opt for the CF-31, which has a 13.1in screen, although it lacks the ability to be converted into a tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 review
Source: PC Advisor
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 feels every bit as tough as it. It's rugged features allow it to withstand the elements and clumsiness. It's well suited for field assignments and factory floors, and basically useful to any professional that has to work outdoors.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

88% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 88%

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Panasonic: Panasonic Corporation, formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., is a multinational corporation based in Japan. Its main business is in electronics manufacturing and produces products under a variety of names including Panasonic and Technics. Since its founding in 1918, it grew to become the largest Japanese electronics producer. In addition to electronics, Panasonic offers non-electronic products and services such as home renovation services. Panasonic is an international notebook manufacturer, but with rather small market shares and few laptop reviews. Panasonic concentrates its notebook sortiment primarily to the niche of ruggedized notebooks, which are made for rough outdoor usage.

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10.1: The netbook/subnotebook has a quite small display format. Nonetheless, it is a common format for netbooks. The advantage is, that the subnotebook/netbook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display has the advantage, that it needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes. It is difficult to use high resolutions.

10.4: The netbook/subnotebook has a quite small display format. Nonetheless, it is a common format for netbooks. The advantage is, that the subnotebook/netbook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display has the advantage, that it needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes. It is difficult to use high resolutions.

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2.1 kg:

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