Panasonic Toughbook CF-53

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

7
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Rugged construction protects against shock, vibration, moisture, and dirt, Solid performance, All-day battery life.
Bright touchscreen display; Durable design; Solid performance; Very long battery life; Runs cool

Cons:

Operating system is slightly behind the curve, Rugged design is big and heavy.
Expensive; No webcam; Undersized keys

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Last revision on May 10, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Rugged construction protects against shock, vibration, moisture, and dirt, Solid performance, All-day battery life
Bright touchscreen display; Durable design; Solid performance; Very long battery life; Runs cool

Reviewers Didn't Like

Operating system is slightly behind the curve, Rugged design is big and heavy
Expensive; No webcam; Undersized keys

Expert reviews and ratings

For a rugged laptop that won't falter under the stresses of the great outdoors or the factory floor, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 is a solid performer with a full selection of armoured ports and all-day battery life. It is pretty hefty, but that...

By IT Pro Portal on December 19, 2012

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 is a beefy laptop with a rugged design that goes from the street to the office and out to the field without breaking a...

By PC Mag on December 17, 2012

Meet the Panasonic Toughbook CF-53AACHYDA - not a laptop for the masses....

By PC Authority on March 20, 2012

Built like Hadrian’s Wall and likely to last just as long, the Panasonic CF-53 Toughbook is perfect for anyone who wants a laptop for use beyond the office and domestic bliss. The bright non-reflective screen is ideal for outdoor use and the...

By RegHardware on March 13, 2012

Panasonic continues its successful rugged Toughbook range with the semi-rugged CF-53. Great battery life and good performance means this laptop won't slow you down, and the mixture of old and legacy ports means it should be ready for all sorts of...

By CNET Australia on February 13, 2012

The 14-inch Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 offers solid performance and durability along with extra-long battery...

By LaptopMag on February 02, 2012

A refined and well-built industrial all-rounder that packs in a better feature set and higher performance than its price suggests We often talk about build quality when it comes to laptops, but Panasonic’s Toughbooks are a breed apart. Put simply,...

By Channel Pro on October 19, 2011

A refined and well-built industrial all-rounder that packs in a better feature set and higher performance than its price...

By PC Pro on October 18, 2011

Panasonic's 14in. Toughbook CF-53 is built for ruggedness and therefore relatively heavy. Its standout feature is great battery life. If you need a bigger screen, the 15.4in. Toughbook CF-52 is still available. Specifications AudioAudio...

By ZDNet UK on October 10, 2011

Panasonic has three classes in its Toughbook range: Fully ruggedised, semi ruggedised and business ruggedised. The CF-53 is part of the semi-ruggedised range and is therefore balanced between durability and performance.It's not meant for exploring...

By TechRadar on July 27, 2011

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