Panasonic Toughbook CF-W4

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68% Panasonic ToughBook W4
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Since CNET gave an Editors' Choice award to the ultraportable Panasonic ToughBook W2 in 2003, Panasonic has renamed the system the W4 and made a few modest enhancements to the laptop. The few case modifications involve adding a handy Wi-Fi on/off switch and a connector for Panasonic's optional port replicator; otherwise the W4's design and features are exactly the same as the W2's. The bulk of the changes on the W4, priced at $2,199, are inside the case. Panasonic has stocked the laptop with an assortment of previous-generation parts (no Core Solo or Core Duo processors here): a 1.2GHz Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage processor, 512MB of middling 400MHz RAM, a 40GB hard drive spinning at 4,200rpm, and integrated Intel graphics.
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6.8 von 10
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2006
Rating: Total score: 68%

67% Panasonic ToughBook CF-W4
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Tiny and attractive, it's a wonder it's so strong. The ergonomics aren't perfect, but impressive battery life and ultraportability make it an excellent travelling companion. Typical ruggedised notebooks look like something designed for frontline combat action - big, ugly plastic blocks that will withstand anything up to a direct hit by mortar fire. So it was a pleasant surprise when we found this tiny beauty in the Panasonic chassis, and a further shock that it weighs just 1.25kg. But the ultraportable size and weight had us wondering just how rugged this notebook actually is. Panasonic claims the lid will withstand up to a 100kg weight, despite the considerable flex and bend.
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4 von 6
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2006
Rating: Total score: 67%

80% Long-lasting and durable notebook you can take anywhere
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Panasonic’s Toughbook W4 is an ultraportable that stands up to real-world abuse on the road. At 2.8 pounds, this laptop is so light that you’ll forget it’s in your carrying case, and you can work unplugged for nearly 6.5 hours. A unique top-loading optical drive only adds to this tiny wonder’s appeal. The deep texture of the lid not only creates a cool, unique look, but it also adds strength, protecting the display from any force applied to the top of the Toughbook W4. Other ruggedized features include a removable, shock-mounted 40GB hard drive, a locking optical drive latch, sealed modem and Ethernet jacks, and a strong, yet lightweight magnesium-alloy shell.
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4 von 5
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2006
Rating: Total score: 80%

71% Panasonic's semirugged Toughbook-W4 is built for the road's jolts and jostles.
Source: PC World Archive.org version
Business travellers who tend to bang up their notebooks will appreciate the road-ready Panasonic Toughbook-W4, a semirugged ultraportable that's designed to take a few knocks. Thanks to its long battery life, the W4 should make a fine road companion, provided you can get used to its cramped keyboard. The W4 is encased in magnesium alloy, enabling it to handle the bumps and bangs of travel, and its hard drive is shock-mounted to protect your data. I looked at a shipping model of the W4, and though I didn't conduct any major torture tests, the unit felt durable and well made.
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(von 100): 71, Preis/Leistung sehr teuer, Leistung 78, Ausstattung 62
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/07/2006
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 40% performance: 78% features: 62%

Panasonic ToughBook W4 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
Overall, I was impressed with the Panasonic W4. For those of you who are looking for a truly mobile, business class notebook, this notebook might be the best in its class. The machine is on the expensive side. However, you are getting a high quality notebook that is durable, light weight, and offers incredible battery life. I am looking forward to seeing future models of the Panasonic ToughBook series. The Panasonic W4 comes with a standard 3 year warranty. Since this machine is a review model, I did not have to contact customer support. Panasonic offers 24 hours, 7 days a week support by calling a toll-free number. Their website also has some troubleshooting FAQ's as well.
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Preis/Leistung teuer, Mobilität sehr gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2006
Rating: price: 50% mobility: 95%

80% Panasonic ToughBook CF-W4
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Panasonic ToughBook CF-W4 is a great little ultra-portable notebook. The design and build quality are both first rate, while the novelty factor of the hidden optical drive is a bonus. Battery life is staggeringly good and exactly what you want from a machine like this. However, the price is high, the hard disk small and the lack of DVD writer may put some prospective buyers off. If you're looking for a thin and light machine that can withstand the bashes and knocks of a life on the road, the CF-W4 will suit perfectly, just be prepared to pay for that privilege. That said, if Panasonic could squeeze a touch screen in as well, the price would be easy to swallow.
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(von 10): 8, Preis/Leistung 7, Leistung 9, Ausstattung 7
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/20/2006
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 70%

Foreign Reviews

79% Rechenzwerge
Source: Connect DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 79%

88% Die besten Subnotebooks bis 3000 Euro
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 88%

95% Winzling mit Geheimklappe
Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 85%

Robustes Fliegengewicht für betuchte Business-Anwender
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/18/2006
Rating: performance: 60% features: 60% display: 68% mobility: 92%

59% Rechenpower für das Handgepäck
Source: Facts DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 59%

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Intel Extreme Graphics 2: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip with shared memory on Intel 852 / 855 GM, GME, GMV chipset for Centrino, Pentium 4 and Celeron based laptops. It is hardly suited for 3D-games. No Aero support.

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

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

Intel Pentium M: With Intel chip set (855 or 915) and Intel WLAN also available with the name Centrino (name for the package).
In the comparison very fast per megahertz and very modest with weaknesses in floating point operations.
It is also available as a low voltage version with very small current consumption.

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

12.10":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

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.

76.33%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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