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Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5

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    Published: February 6, 2007 -- 16:23 GMT (08:23 PST)

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By Sandra Vogel | February 6, 2007 -- 16:23 GMT (08:23 PST) | Topic: Laptops

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Ruggedised notebooks are generally larger and heavier than their regular counterparts — an inevitable consequence of designing a strong chassis that's resistant to incursion from water, dust and other materials, and protecting key internal components. Panasonic’s ultraportable Toughbook CF-W5 is what the company calls a 'semi-ruggedised' system. It won’t stand being trodden on, but the hard drive and the display should cope with 30cm drops, while the magnesium-thickened chassis offers a generally high level of protection. Meanwhile, heat is dissipated through the case using heat pipes rather than air vents, offering some protection against dust and dirt incursion.

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Published: February 6, 2007 -- 16:23 GMT (08:23 PST)

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By Sandra Vogel | February 6, 2007 -- 16:23 GMT (08:23 PST) | Topic: Laptops

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