Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8

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60% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version

Panasonic's CF-F8 is one of the lighter Toughbooks, so is it worth it? The CF-F8 ToughBook is in the lowest of Panasonic's four categories: it's a 'business rugged' model. This means that it can take a tumble from a rather modest 76cm, and it's also spill-proof. With its 2.26GHz Core Duo processor, 14.1in widescreen display and DVD drive, this is a laptop that can hold its head up high alongside more mainstream models. However, it's questionable how many users will be prepared to pay the fairly hefty price premium for such a modest level of protection.

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 comes with a handle, daring you to mess with it. So when we snatch it off the Test Centre workbench, we're surprised at how light this tiny ToughBook feels. We expect it to weigh a ton, but it's a mere 1.64kg. Although it has its drawbacks, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 is certainly a good choice for the disaster-prone businessperson. However, its cost ensures that only well-to-do klutzes will be able to afford this machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Panasonic Toughbook F8 business-rugged laptop
Source: Geek.com Archive.org version
  Things aren’t all great for gadget-lovers though–the system costs $2499 (and can scale to over $3000 with options), doesn’t use some newer technologies, and doesn’t always have top-notch specifications (for example the 160GB hard drive and DDR2 memory) mean that it probably won’t be something that many people can justify. So is it an incredible laptop and something that fits right in on any wishlist? Yes, but this is a system clearly aimed at the IT buyer and the expensive account crew.
Preis 60
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2009
Rating: price: 60%

80% Panasonic ToughBook Executive CF-F8
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The ToughBook CF-F8 sits nicely between Panasonic's fully rugged notebooks, and the thin and light W Series machines. Despite the chunky design and carrying handle, it still weighs in at only 1.66kg, making it lighter than many 12.1in models. It's a shame that Europe doesn't get the higher resolution screen that the Japanese units have, and the pricing seems high, even by ToughBook standards. However, if you want a notebook that's light, rugged, easy to carry and has great battery life, you'd be hard pushed to find something better.
80, Leistung 90, Ausstattung 90
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 90%

70% Panasonic Toughbook F8
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
On balance, the strengths of the Toughbook F8 outweigh the drawbacks. Yes, a streamlined design, better speakers, and more varied port selection would improve the machine, but those are nits considering you’re getting a 14.1-inch screen, optical drive, and integrated mobile broadband in a rough-and-tumble, 3.7-pound package. If those latter attributes are important to you, and you can afford it, we say grab the Toughbook F8 by its built-in handle and go.
3.5 von 5, Leistung gut, Mobilität sehr gut, Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/08/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 40% performance: 80% mobility: 90%

Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Panasonic's Toughbooks have always occupied a narrow niche in the laptop market. From the fully-ruggedised, stop-a-bullet likes of the CF-19, right down to the dainty but resilient business series, Toughbooks are for people who can't afford a laptop breakdown, but can afford to pay a premium for the privilege. Combines light weight, with good looks, speed, good battery life - and a belligerent resistance to hard knocks.
Mobilität sehr gut, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: performance: 80% mobility: 90%

90% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 - Tough Love
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
If anyone is assuming that the Toughbook brigade has breathed their final gasp with last year's 7-series, think again. Panasonic is pushing their hardy sentinels to the fore with a number of 8-series models and the CF-F8 does a good job of maintaining the Toughbook reputation. Do note that only the CF-F8 and CF-W8 (12-inch) models will arrive on local shores and should already be available. The inclusion of the pullout handle was something we liked on the CF-F8. This supplementary grip is not only handy, but it also looks pretty when tucked-in since it sits reasonably flushed with the F8's overall chassis design.
4.5 von 5
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8: Robustheit am Griff
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2009
Rating: performance: 70% mobility: 70%

76% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 51% performance: 64% features: 63% display: 61% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 85%

83% Robuste Laptops
Source: Connect - 6/09
Single Review, , Short, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 83%

80% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: Chip.de - 05/09
Single Review, , Short, Date: 04/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% mobility: 80%

49% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 49% price: 60% performance: 76% features: 47% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 39%

81% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: PC Go - 4/09
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80%

83% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

Kompakte Kraftprotze
Source: c't - 2/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: performance: 60% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 80%

79% Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 79%

Recensione Panasonic Toughbook Executive CF-F8
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2009
Rating: performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% emissions: 40%

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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

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.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

SP9300: Power efficient Core 2 Duo CPU with full 6 MB level 2 cache and all Penryn features (like VT-x). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.10":

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

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.

75.92%: 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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