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Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 MK II Touchscreen Notebook Computer

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Rugged, Lightweight, Wireless and Convertible

 

The Panasonic Toughbook 19 at a glance:
* Notebook PC Convertible to Tablet PC
* Clear, Daylight readable Display
* Magnesium Alloy Case with Hand Strap
* Shock-mounted Removable Hard Drive
* Sealed All weather Design
* Mobile Broadband and GPS ready

Panasonic Toughbook 19 Review 

A tough computer built from the ground up:

The new Toughbook's ultra-strong magnesium alloy casing is now lighter and stronger than ever. This is especially true for the lid that is reinforced thanks to the cross rib structure of the magnesium LCD cabinet which further protects the screen from damage. It's so tough, it can withstand drops of up to 90cm onto a hard surface - and easily passes tests to MIL-STD-810F standards, issued by the U.S. Department of Defence. With their lightweight carry handles, Toughbooks are perfect for working on the move.

Extreme features, for real protection 

To protect your valuable data from damage the removable hard disk is mounted in an aluminium case surrounded by specially designed shock-absorbing material. Flexible connectors allow the hard disk drive to be isolated from the system board, protecting against the transfer of shock from one component to the next. And if you're worried about the cold, the hard disk drive even has an internal heater, allowing it to boot up and work in sub-zero conditions.

Water and dust proof seals 

Water and dust proofing is essential to a healthy notebook. So we've created a fan-less design to avoid dust and other particles being sucked into the body of the computer. In addition, the individually sealed keyboard, touchpad and display are water and dust resistant to prevent any damage to the interior circuits. All key areas of the casing are sealed with a flexible elastomer sealant, ensuring all the seals are tight and durable to meet IP54 water and dust resistance standards.

Letting off heat 

Because Toughbooks are water and dust-tight, an internal fan just wouldn't work. So our engineers created an innovative heat dissipation system based on heat pipe technology. This evenly distributes heat from the inside of the computer to the outside of the casing, avoiding the appearance of hot spots.

Tough keys for tough jobs 

As with any notebook, your Toughbook's keyboard is likely to take a lot of punishment. So we've made the keys even more durable, testing each key with a 200gforce over 5 million times, to make sure they're built to last. And because we fully intend our Toughbooks to be used outdoors, we've made the keys black so they won't fade or turn yellow in the sun.

Dust-proof reinforced hinges 

The hinges can handle the most punishing use thanks to their 2mm thick fixings and ultra-strong screws. They are also completely sealed from dust, and have been opened and closed 50,000 times to thoroughly test their durability.

Strong and secure port connectors 

The fully ruggedized Toughbooks have port connections that sit deeper in the casing than before. Not only does this give you a stronger connection, it also avoids the risk of them being knocked out and damaged if you move your Toughbook around whilst it's connected. The connections themselves are tested 20,000 times. Integral connector covers keep out dust and moisture to make sure you are able to work outside in all conditions.

Enhanced security features 

The Toughbook CF-19 features enhanced security to protect your valuable data. An embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 chipset prevents your HDD from being read, while the optional fingerprint reader gets rid of clumsy and insecure passwords. The CF-19 also features a cable lock slot to physically secure the unit.

Smart power that lasts longer 

The Toughbook CF-19 provides up to 8 hours of battery life with the standard battery. It also includes a unique sensor to measure the temperature. This lets the unit charge to the best level for those conditions, so you get the most out of your battery.

Stay in touch and connected 

The optional embedded 3G wireless broadband allows you to stay connected at super-fast speeds wherever you are in the country, keeping you more productive for longer. The internally embedded modem and inbuilt wireless antennas ensure crystal clear reception while not compromising the rugged features of the unit.

As well as 3G connectivity, WLAN, Bluetooth and GPS allows you to stay connected and locatable wherever you are.

Rugged, daylight readable LCD 

The screen itself is as tough as it is clear. It has an extra bright active matrix (TFT) colour LCD panel surrounded with dampers and mounted in a shock absorbing magnesium display casing. An exchangeable anti-reflective foil ensures you have a clear and glare-free view, even under outdoor conditions.

Exceptional Portability 

Just 2.2kgs, so you can take it wherever you go!

See Roaming Technologies for more info on the Panasonic Toughbook 19 or to make an inquiry.

Toughbook Put to the Test! 

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Panasonic Toughbook 19 Tech Specs: 

Durability Features
Designed using MIL-STD-810F test procedures
Full magnesium alloy case
Moisture- and dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad
Sealed port and connector covers
Shock-mounted removable hard drive in stainless steel case
Rugged, dust-resistant hinges
Vibration- , shock- and drop-resistant
Pre-installed replaceable screen film for touchscreen protection

Software
Genuine Windows Vista® Business (with XP downgrade option),
Setup, Diagnostics, DMI Viewer, Online Reference Manual, Adobe® Reader,
Panasonic Handwriting (with signature capture on Tablet PC version), Software
Keyboard, Display Rotation Tool, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility, Recovery DVD

CPU
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor U7500
- 2MB L2 cache
- Processor speed 1.06GHz
- 533MHz FSB

Storage & Memory
1024MB SDRAM (DDR2) standard, expandable to 4096MB*
80GB hard drive (shock-mounted and user-removable)

Display
Touchscreen PC version: 10.4" 1024 x 768 (XGA) transmissive,
500 nit daylight-readable TFT active matrix color

LCD
Tablet PC version: 10.4" 1024 x 768 (XGA) transmissive,
550 nit daylight-readable TFT active matrix color LCD with Digitizer
External video support up to 1280 x 1024 at 16 million colors (24-bit color depth)
Intel® GM965 integrated video controller max. 384MB (DVMT) VRAM on XP*
Anti-glare, anti-reflective coating

Audio
SigmaTelTM STAC9751 AC-97 v.2.2 Compliant Audio
Codec
Intel® high definition audio compliant
Integrated speaker
Convenient keyboard volume and mute controls

Expansion Slots
PC card type II x 1
Secure Digital (SD) card
ExpressCard/54 x 1
Keyboard & Input %u2022 82-key with dedicated Windows® key
Pressure-sensitive touchpad with vertical scrolling support
Active digitizer or touchscreen LCD
Integrated stylus holder

Interface
External video D-sub 15-pin
Headphones/speaker Mini-jack stereo
Microphone/line in Mini-jack
Port replicator Dedicated 100-pin
Serial D-sub 9-pin
Ext. antenna conn. (x 2) 50 Ohm Coaxial
USB 2.0 (x 2) 4-pin
IEEE 1394a (Firewire) 4-pin
10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45
56K V.92 Modem RJ-11

Wireles
Optional integrated mobile broadband (WWAN)
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth® v.2.0 + EDR
Security
- Authentication: LEAP, WPA, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP
- Encryption: CKIP, TKIP, 128-bit and 64-bit WEP,

Hardware AES
Slide on/off switch

Power Suply
Lithium ion battery pack (10.65V, 5700mAh)
Battery operation: 7.3 hours**
Battery charging time: 4.5 hours off, 7.5 hours on**
AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, Auto sensing/switching
worldwide power supply

Power Management
Suspend/Resume Function, Hibernation, Standby, ACPI BIOS

Security Features
Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard Disk Lock
Cable lock slot
Trusted platform module (TPM) security chip v.1.2
Computrace® theft protection agent in BIOS***
Fingerprint scanner (option)
SmartCard reader (option)

Warranty
3-year limited warranty, parts and labor

Dimensions & Weight
1.9"(H) x 10.7"(W) x 8.5"(D)
5.1 lbs.

Integrated Options****
Mobile Broadband Solutions
- EV-DO Rev. A
- HSDPA
Global positioning system (GPS) receiver
Backlit keyboard
SmartCard reader
Fingerprint scanner
UL 1604 Class I, Division 2, Groups, A, B, C, D certified model

Accesories****
AC Adapter (3-pin) CF-AA1633AM
Battery Charger CF-VCBTB1W
CF-19 Tablet Large Stylus Pen (for Digitizer) CF-VNP011U
CF-19 Tablet Stylus (for Digitizer) CF-VNP010U
CF-19 Touchscreen Replacement Stylus CF-VNP003U
ToughMate ComUniversal Carrying Case
(large capacity) COMUNIV-P
ToughMate ComUniversal Jr.
Carrying Case COMUNIVJR-P
ToughMate Always-on 19 Case FM19-P
ToughMate 19 "X" Hand Strap FM19X-P
Desktop Port Replicator CF-VEB181AU
External USB Combo Drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) CF-VDRRT3U
External USB Floppy Drive CF-VFDU03U
Lithium Ion Battery Pack CF-VZSU48U
Memory Cards
- 1GB CF-WMBA601G
- 2GB CF-WRBA602G
Vehicle Port Replicator CF-WEB184AC
10.4" LCD Protector Film for Tablets CF-VPF06U
10.4" LCD Protector Film for Touchscreen CF-VPF08U

* Total usable memory will be less depending upon actual system
configuration. Vista max. VRAM is 251MB with 1GB of memory,
or 358MB with 1.5GB or more of memory.
** Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary
according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are
used. Battery operation and recharge times will vary based on many
factors, including screen brightness, applications, features, power
management, battery conditioning and other customer preferences.
Battery testing results from MobileMark 2007. Battery life subject to
change pending final testing.
***Requires software and activation to enable theft protection.
**** Accessories and Integrated Options may vary depending on your
notebook configuration.

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Panasonic Tough 19 at Roaming Technologies
Roaming Technologies specialise in rugged computers and providing mobile computer solutions for when you're on the road, in the field or wherever your work takes you.

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Posted August 22, 2008

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