Panasonic Toughbook C1

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Reviews for the Panasonic Toughbook C1

Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If rugged is what you need, then this is the business – but be prepared to pay the higher price. However, if you need something super slim, or that'll forgive you for being a poor typist, then avoid the ToughBook. As an alternative, you can also use it as a tablet with stylus input.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2011

75% Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 rugged tablet PC
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
A tablet PC capable of withstanding hard knocks and spilt drinks. We do like the idea of the semi-rugged touchscreen laptop, and this Toughbook certainly has merit, but we'd bolster the configuration somewhat: we'd give it 4GB of RAM and an SSD instead of a mechanical hard drive, and we'd add a few modcons such USB 3.0.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%

80% Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 is a convertible tablet PC capable of withstanding hard knocks and spilt drinks alike. We do like the idea of the semi-rugged touchscreen laptop, and the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 certainly has merit. In an ideal world, however, we'd bolster the configurations somewhat: we'd give it 4GB of RAM and an SSD instead of a mechanical hard drive, and we'd add a few modcons such USB 3.0 and HDMI.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Panasonic - Toughbook CF-C1 review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
It's very pricey, but the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 is the ideal mobile PC companion for those who need its specialised features - balancing ruggedness with lightness and offering the advantages of both notebooks and tablet PCs with near-continuous battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/30/2011

Review: Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1
Source: ITNews Australia Archive.org version
Convertible tablets are a niche category, but for in-the-field businesses that require their unique tablet abilities, Panasonic has produced an accomplished example. It’s by no means cheap, but with the usual Toughbook build quality accompanied by two years of accidental damage cover and three years of standard warranty, the CF-C1 could be worth every penny in the long run.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/01/2011

67% Panasonic's ultra-durable laptop/tablet hybrid reviewed: the Toughbook CF-C1
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
Convertible tablets are a niche category, but for in-the-field businesses that require their unique tablet abilities, Panasonic has produced an accomplished example. It’s by no means cheap, but with the usual Toughbook build quality accompanied by two years of accidental damage cover and three years of standard warranty, the CF-C1 should work out to be worth every penny in the long run.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%

REVIEW: Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1
Source: BCW - Business Computing World Archive.org version
If your working scenario requires a dedicated tablet the lure of Apple’s iPad is great and becoming greater as time goes on—as long as you’re not tied to Windows. Convertible tablet PCs suit those who need a physical keyboard and tablet features, but the trade-off is weight, bulk and less convenience when using a laptop in tablet mode.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2011

67% Panasonic ToughBook CF-C1 review
Source: It Pro Archive.org version

The ToughBook CF-C1 is very much a nice product. If you want a touchscreen computer but don't need to run Windows applications, an iPad would be a better choice. If you want a rugged computer but don't need a touchscreen, one of Panasonic's non-touchscreen ToughBooks would be better value. Even if you want a rugged touchscreen Windows computer, you'll have to put up with some peculiar hardware design choices, such as the cramped keyboard and touchpad. You'll also want to invest in the second battery to get the most out of it.

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 67%

83% Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version

With ultraportable weight, plenty of power and some splendid on-the-road features, it's worth the high price

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83%

80% Panasonic Toughbook C1
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Toughbook C1 impresses with its durability, speed, and comfort. Plus, this ultra-light tablet combines pen and touch input to give workers more flexibility. While you'll have to pay a bit more to get the best endurance, overall this is a killer convertible for those who are hard on their machines.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Panasonic ToughBook CF-C1
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/12/2011
Rating: performance: 80% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 50%

90% Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 (CF-C1ADAAZHG)
Source: Chip.de - 01/11
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% features: 78% display: 74% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 85%

Den Kopf verdreht
Source: c't - 21/10
Comparison, , Long, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: performance: 60% display: 90% mobility: 90% emissions: 40%

Panasonic Thoughbook CF-C1
Source: Pc Tuner IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 12/21/2010

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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

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

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

520M:

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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.

77.43%: 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.

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