Toughbook-19 from Panasonic – One tough laptop that doesn’t need a padded laptop bag
August 21, 2007 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Bags, Laptops
Are you looking for a new laptop but you plan on dropping it occasionally? Or spilling your coffee it? Maybe you need it for your construction job out in the desert or up in the mountain snow? If you need a laptop that can really take a beating then take a look at the Panasonic Toughbook-19. The first time I saw one of these was from a distance and I thought it was just an older model laptop. A few weeks later and then again last night I came across an advertisement for one and realized exactly why it looked so thick …it’s designed to be tough as nails. The Toughbook-19 was designed using the MIL-STD-810F test procedures, which are U.S. government specifications that measure the durability of equipment used in harsh conditions. Panasonic selected test specs that mobile professionals face in the field, on the road and in the office. The tests include drop tests, shock, moisture, dust and vibration resistances, exposure to extreme low and high temperatures and more. After basically beating the hell out of the Toughbook-19 in each section of testing it continued to operate as normal.
The Toughbook-19 is not only a laptop, but with a quick swivel it transforms into a handwriting friendly tablet PC. Other features include a pressure sensitive touchscreen, sealed port and connector covers, shock-mounted removable hard drive in stainless steel case, wireless ready for Sprint and Verizon Wireless networks, the ability to simultaneously access a wireless WAN, wireless LAN, BluetoothTM and GPS, and a full magnesium alloy case with handle.
Unfortunately this tough laptop comes with a tough price of around $3000+. But if you work in a rugged environment, I think it would probably be worth the price.
Here are some reviews of the Toughbook-19:
~ Comment on this laptop… Do you own one? What do you like or dislike about it?