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Panasonic’s line of semi-rugged PCs inherits the technology and expertise featured in fully-rugged PCs while offering a level of robustness that surpasses our business-rugged PCs. The new CF-53 harnesses the performance of desktop PC within a compact package to meet the demands of professionals on the move. This model is the suitable tool for repair servicemen on the go who perform maintenance and provide support for devices, as well as sales representatives giving presentations and product demonstrations while conducting sales in the field. In addition to these applications, this sturdy notebook PC provides the durability needed to withstand the harsh conditions for conducting measurements on the production line and handling quality management in the warehouse. The CF-53’s predecessor, the CF-52 series, has earned the trust of many in the automotive industry, where it has sold especially well. The CF-52 series offers the reliability technicians demand for portable terminals and provides a specialized interface for connecting with inspection devices.
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- Features
Unlike the office, there are usually no desks at large factories or warehouses where you can set up your laptop to do work. To get the most out of your laptop, you need to be able to carry it with you while moving around the site. Many of our customers voiced this need, indicating that they wanted a lightweight device capable of delivering the same level of performance as a normal laptop. In response we gave the Toughbook CF-53 a lighter and more compact body to make it easier to carry.
Weighing in at 5.84 lbs (2.65 kg), this model is significantly lighter than its predecessor the Toughbook CF-52, which weighs 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg). We also enhanced portability by giving the CF-53 a sturdy grip with a universal design and reducing the overall size by 17% to make it more compact. One of the ways in which we achieved this was by equipping the new model with a 14” HD LCD, one full size smaller than the 15.6” LCD display of the Toughbook CF-52.
- Trusted Performance
You may be wondering how we were able to fit the hard disk drive (HDD) into this new model, considering all the measures we took to lighten it and make it more compact. So where did we put the HDD? On the underside of the body. This is one of the new design features implemented in the CF-53. To detach the HDD from earlier models, you had to open a cover on the side and pull it out from the body. The CF-53 changes this by making the HDD part of the body, fitting it snugly in a slot on the underside. This new design feature makes the CF-53 lighter by eliminating the space needed for panels and covers to enclose the HDD, yet still retains the durability of this model’s predecessors. The HDD connector is set at a slant to make it easier to detach without damaging any of the parts. For added security we have provided special screws you can use to lock the HDD firmly in place, making it difficult for people to run off if with your information.
- In the Field
In addition, we changed the design of the optical disk drive (ODD) by switching from a multi-bay structure to a fix-mount structure. The main drawback of a multi-bay structure is that sufficient space must be allocated in order to remove the ODD. The fix-mount structure solves this problem by incorporating the ODD within the body structure, thereby cutting down on space and reducing the total weight. To replace the drive, all you have to do is remove the lock screws from inside the body. As you can see, in developing the CF-53 we aimed to produce an extremely simple and lightweight design that retained all the devices necessary for delivering optimal performance. The combination of our ingenuity and relentless pursuit to achieve these goals enabled us to produce a new model perfectly catered to the needs of our customers.
Some people are probably skeptical as to how we could make a lighter model that delivers the same level of durability. However, that is exactly what we did with the CF-53. It is every bit as tough as the existing CF-52, but weighs even less. The secret lies in the “Bonnet structure of the top panel that covers the LCD, so named because it resembles the Bonnet of car. This same technology is also applied in our business-rugged PCs, including the CF-S series. The underlying idea of this construction is incredibly unique. Imagine a single, flat piece of paper: left flat, the piece of paper can be easily bent, but when folded, the paper becomes much stronger and better able to withstand the force applied to it.
- Product Highlights
• Genuine Windows 7 Business
• Intel® CORE® I-Series
• Wi-Fi Draft-N
• DVD Super MULTI Drive with dual layer support
• Magnesium alloy case with handle
• Shock-mounted, quick-release hard drive
• Spill-resistant Keyboard and Touchpad
• Optional integrated Gobi2000™3G global mobile internet
- Integrated Options
. Wide Area Wireless Solutions
- EVDO
- HSDPA
. SmartCard Reader
. Fingerprint Scanner
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