Toughbook Computers

Field Rugged Toughbooks

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Windows®. Life without Walls™.
Panasonic recommends Windows 7

Windows 7 Availability

Panasonic will be making Windows 7 available as an option on Toughbook computers beginning in December, 2009. All Toughbook computers available today are fully compatible with the Windows 7 operating system. Please check with your authorized Panasonic Toughbook reseller for the availability of specific units.

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Toughbook CF-18 Touchscreen Computer [Model No: CF-18]

Tough, Rugged & Convertible

Please consult your dealer for pricing information

  • Designed using MIL-STD-810F test procedures
  • Covertible design - transforms into a fully rugged tablet PC
  • Moisture and dust resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad
  • Shock-mounted HDD to protect valuable data.
  • Vibration and drop/shock resistant design to enable the computer to work more reliably in extreme conditions.
 

Superseded model


 

CF-18 Toughbook in the Australian Outback
With one quick swivel, the wireless Toughbook CF-18 transforms from a fully rugged maximum performance notebook PC to a full rugged handwriting friendly tablet PC.

Take handwritten notes from the field, mark and edit documents and even draw diagrams.

Toughbook CF-18 is fully rugged, so it's protected against routine drops, liquid spills and falling objects - the three leading causes of notebook damage.

For software support materials please visit the Toughbook website: Toughbook Drivers Support

     CF-18 MK4 Spec Sheet (190.98kb)           

Features & Benefits

Genuine Windows® XP Professional

Toughbooks are tested with the following Standards:

Drip test:

  • Test Standard: IEC529 IPX4 C0920 (MIL-STD-810F 506.4-III (Drip) level)

Gravity-drop test:

  • Test Standard: MIL-STD-810F 516.5

Vibration resistance test:

  • Test Standard: MIL-STD-810F 514-5 Category 24

Dust test:

  • Test Standard: IEC529 IP5X C0920 JIS (MIL-STD-810F 510.4-I level)

Temperature test:

  • Test Standard: MIL-STD-810F 501.4 / 502.4
  • Test Standard: MIL-STD-810F 503.4

Humidity test:

  • Test Standard: MIL-STD-810F 507.4

Click here to review test specifications

Smart power that lasts longer.

The fully ruggedized Toughbooks come with a new energy battery, which lasts 1.5 times longer than its predecessors, giving you an average battery life of up to 8.5 hours. They also include a unique sensor to measure the temperature. This lets them charge to the best level for those conditions, so you get the most out of your battery.

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 wont fade or turn yellow in the sun.

Dust-proof reinforced hinges.

The hinges have been redesigned to make them tougher and more durable than ever. Their 2mm thick fixings and ultra-strong screws can handle the most punishing use. They are also completely sealed from dust, and have been opened and closed 50,000 times to thoroughly test their durability.

State of the art connectivity                     

Simultaneous access to wireless WAN, LAN, Bluetooth and GPS solutions

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. Integral connector covers keep out dust and moisture to make sure you are able to work outside in all conditions.

Full Serial Port

For connecting to legacy devices.

Benefits of CF-18 with XP

Pressure sensitive screen allows users to operate the touch screen in many conditions using:

  • Fingers
  • Gloved hand
  • Touch Pen

High tech handwriting capabilities

Take handwritten notes, mark and edit documents and draw diagrams with tablet

A durable and practical display

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.

A tough notebook needs a strong case

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. Together they help insulate against vibrations and shocks. 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.

New 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. We've also developed a new manufacturing technique to dispense flexible elastomer sealant to all the key areas of the casing. This makes sure 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.

Exceptional portability

Just 2.1kgs, so you can take it wherever you go

Documentation & Downloads

Brochures: (190.98kb) PDF   CF-18 MK4 Spec Sheet   
Drivers: (6.70mb) ZIP   Toughbook EVDO device driver & firmware updater V0.87 [WAN Drivers]   
Drivers: (8.47mb) ZIP   3G (HSDPA) Driver - All Toughbooks [WAN Drivers]   
General Downloads: (278.76kb) PDF   Telstra Toughbook Story   

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