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Pioneer Computers Australia Toughbook CF-W5

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Pioneer Computers Australia Toughbook CF-W5 3.50

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RRP

$3599.00

Review Date

Thursday, 11th of October, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core Duo U2400

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW

What's Hot

Notebook design, battery life, optical drive off switch, weight

What's Not

Scroll wheel on the touchpad, cramped keyboard

The Final Word

Although the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5 is not the most stylish or powerful machine, it does offer some good battery life and should take a few knocks without any trouble. However, for the premium price it is short on ports and other features, a disappointment despite the advantages of its rugged design.

Display

Screen size

12.1 in

Screen Resolution

1024x768

General

Length (mm)

269

Width (mm)

211

Height (mm)

Weight (kg)

1.2

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel GMA 945GMS

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

60 GB

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

1.5 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

533MHz

Multimedia Features

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core Duo U2400

Processor Speed

1.06 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

PCMCIA, D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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