Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Full-power Core i5 processor; rugged chassis with tough hinge; multitouch hybrid screen; exceptionally light; two battery bays; SDXC slot.
Lightest convertible tablet yet, Very durable design, Fast performance, Twin battery bays, Multitouch display with smooth pen input, Ergonomic hand strap
They call them tough for a reason thanks to its durability; lightweight and hot swappable battery are great.

Cons:

Expensive.
Screen looks a bit washed out, Relatively small keys and touchpad.

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Last revision on February 23, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Full-power Core i5 processor; rugged chassis with tough hinge; multitouch hybrid screen; exceptionally light; two battery bays; SDXC slot
Lightest convertible tablet yet, Very durable design, Fast performance, Twin battery bays, Multitouch display with smooth pen input, Ergonomic hand strap
They call them tough for a reason thanks to its durability; lightweight and hot swappable battery are great

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Screen looks a bit washed out, Relatively small keys and touchpad
A very expensive system

Expert reviews and ratings

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 (Â£1959) has been lauded as the Toughbook Tablet, but really it's an underpowered Toughbook with some dubious touchscreen technology that only niche business users will benefit from. The form of the CF-C1 is a...

By TechRadar on August 24, 2011

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 isn't a typical tablet-convertible PC: it's for business users and field workers who want something easy to hold and capable of withstanding drops, knocks and spills....

By Good Gear Guide on April 19, 2011

If your work environment would kill a regular tablet, Panasonic's CF-C1 could be just the ticket, and a surprisingly light ticket at that. It will, however, leave your wallet feeling similarly light....

By CNET Australia on April 04, 2011

With ultraportable weight, plenty of power and some splendid on-the-road features, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 is worth the high price. Read our review....

By PC Authority on February 11, 2011

Panasonic's rugged, touchscreen-equipped Toughbook CF-C1 is a specialist (and pricey) convertible Tablet PC. However, it lacks both an optical drive and a webcam, and it'll take a while to get used to the keyboard's small space bar. Dual...

By ZDNet UK on January 17, 2011

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...

By IT PRO on December 07, 2010

This rugged convertible tablet is not only lightweight with innovative features, it sports a full-powered Core i5 processor as well....

By CNET Asia on November 23, 2010

The lightest convertible tablet delivers durability, speed, and a display that supports pen and touch...

By LaptopMag on August 19, 2010

This is a rugged, durable tablet PC that’s unfortunately too expensive for most...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

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...

By IT Reviews on March 30, 2011

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