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    what is the best toughbook?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by gochi, Sep 3, 2013.

  1. gochi

    gochi Notebook Guru

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    I am looking for one of these rugged pc's

    I am more so interested in the 14" screen as it has hires.

    Core 2 duo is fine.

    Ive considered the t8,f8, and y7 among these which is the best. CD-ROM is not a must but would be nice. would like minimal weight and a thinner frame.
     
    gochi, Sep 3, 2013
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    If you want the high resolution, Y7 is your best bet since it's 14" SXGA+ (1400x1050).

    I've also owned a couple of W7/W8 units which were 12" XGA (1024x768) with an integrated media drive, and extremely light for their capabilities.

    If you don't need a media drive, R-series (which is really "Let's Note" and not a conventional ToughBook since it's a Japan-only model) starting at R6 or above is an excellent pick, presuming that:

    a) You are able to locate one in the first place

    b) You can deal with combo Japanese/US keyboard.

    R series is under 2lb, and offers a 10.4" XGA (1024x768) LCD.

    Happy hunting.
     
    ajkula66, Sep 3, 2013
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  3. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Well I am not sure how much you want to spend but the CF-53 has my vote. It has a 14'' HD screen, 16GB max memory and i3 or i5 cpu...I love mine :D
     
    toughasnails, Sep 4, 2013
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  4. Dave143

    Dave143 Notebook Consultant

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    I have used a Y7 for several years, carried it all over the world - but not in any places where I would need a truly rugged system, and been completely happy with it. It is getting to be a pretty old model, though.

    Good luck,
    Dave
     
    Dave143, Sep 10, 2013
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  5. wattie

    wattie Notebook Consultant

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    What is the best toughbook? Always the one that you don't have!

    This formula works for everything else too :)
     
    wattie, Sep 10, 2013
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  6. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Call me.

    We can go over a few things.

    WAY too much to type on the computer!!
     
    Rob, Sep 10, 2013
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  7. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    The best Toughbook?

    The one you have when you NEED it!


    mnem
    Thanks, guys! :hi2:
     
    mnementh, Sep 14, 2013
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