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Panasonic ToughBook CF-19 Series

Panasonic ToughBook CF-19, Ivy BridgeProcessor: Intel Core Duo U2400, Intel Core i5 2520M, Intel Core i5 3320M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 10.10 inch, 10.40 inch
Weight: 2.1kg, 2.3kg
Price: 0, 3000, 4700 euro
Average Score: 73.89% - average
Average of 9 scores (from 12 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 82%, features: 90%, display: 78%, mobility: 83%, ergonomy: 75%, emissions: 88%

 

Panasonic ToughBook CF-19

Specifications

Panasonic ToughBook CF-19Notebook: Panasonic ToughBook CF-19
Processor: Intel Core Duo U2400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 128 MB
Display: 10.40 inch, 4:3, 1024 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: Panasonic homepage
 Panasonic notebook section

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Average Score: 74.25% - average

Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

67% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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%

Foreign Reviews

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 is suitable for virtually any situation, however wet and windy
Source: PC Plus German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2007
Rating: performance: 80% display: 60%
Recensione Panasonic ToughBook CF-19
Source: Notebook Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2008
Rating: price: 40%

 

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19, Sandy Bridge

Specifications

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19, Sandy BridgeNotebook: Panasonic Toughbook CF-19, Sandy Bridge
Processor: Intel Core i5 2520M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 4700 euro
Links: Panasonic homepage
 Panasonic notebook section
 Toughbook CF-19, Sandy Bridge (Model)

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Average Score: 72% - average

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Panasonic Toughbook range has long been the poster child for rugged laptops and the CF-19 is another impressive model. Unless you regularly work outside or in hostile conditions, you won't need a Toughbook and Panasonic confirms that this model isn't intended for consumer use. But for the engineers and adventurers among you, it's got some great features that make it an obvious choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 rugged laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
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: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
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%

Foreign Reviews

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

 

Panasonic ToughBook CF-19, Ivy Bridge

Specifications

Panasonic ToughBook CF-19, Ivy BridgeNotebook: Panasonic ToughBook CF-19, Ivy Bridge
Processor: Intel Core i5 3320M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 3000 euro
Links: Panasonic homepage
 Panasonic notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 (2012) review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 certainly doesn’t disappoint in this regard. It’s tough as nails and built like a brick. It’s absolutely stuffed with connectivity and features while offering superb battery life. And it has very little competition as it’s the one of a very few big-brand, fully rugged convertible tablet/laptops that’s widely available. However, its low screen quality and resolution are disappointing in a device this expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 90%
Panasonic Toughbook 19 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
Go-anywhere mobile connectivity for this Toughbook 19 is assured via optional 4G/LTE (Verizon, or AT&T) or Gobi 3G modules, and integrated GPS can be wired in so your seargant knows where you are in the field while he sups his brandy-laced tea from the comfort of his favorite armchair. And just to remind you it isn’t a toy, there’s a sobering $3549 price tag to keep your frost-bitten feet on the ground. 36-month guarantee is included in the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/07/2012

 

Comment

Panasonic: Panasonic Corporation was founded in 1918 in Japan, making it one of the oldest electronics companies (although it started with light bulb sales). The company operates in several business areas, including electronics, home appliances, automotive technology, aerospace, energy, and environmental technology. Panasonic sells televisions, cameras, audio and video equipment, home appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, batteries, solar panels and LED lighting worldwide. Panasonic is also a major supplier of components and systems to the automotive industry and has invested in artificial intelligence and robotics in recent years.


These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on Mobile Intel 945GM chipset. It is a faster clocked version of the GMA 900 and supports no hardware T&L (Transform & Lightning) accelleration (which is required for some games).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core Duo: Double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption. The 2 MB L2 Cache are used together by the double. The maximum capacity of 31 watts is only 4 watts more than with the Pentium M (predecessor). Both cores are lowered automatically and independently of each other by speed steps down to 1 GHz. In addition it now supports also SSE3 instructions. At least it is just as fast as a equivalent Pentium M. With applications, which were designed for multi-processors, the performance can be nearly twice as fast as with the Pentium M (e.g. CineBench around 86% fast)

Intel Core i5:

2520M: Dual-core Sandy Bridge processor with integrated graphics and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

3320M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 Graphics, core clock 2.6 - 3.3 GHz

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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73.89%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-195HAAXMG
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Acer Aspire P3
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Stefan Hinum, 2011-11-11 (Update: 2012-05-26)