Product summary
This configuration of the Panasonic ToughBook U1 is a 2.2-pound, rugged notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $3,040.The 5.6 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1024 x 600, which is somewhat lower than most laptops.Built around the Intel Atom chip.This notebook includes a 16GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Atom (1.33 GHz) ; RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Hard drive size: 16 GB ; See full specs
Price range: $2,902.99 - $3,001.23 check prices
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Description: This configuration of the Panasonic ToughBook U1 is a 2.2-pound, rugged notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $3,040.The 5.6 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1024 x 600, which is somewhat lower than most laptops.Built around the Intel Atom chip.This notebook includes a 16GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory.
Pros: Has only a 2.2-pound weight, which is considerably lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.
Cons: Has a modest 1.33 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.Shared video memory has an adverse effect on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.
Suitability: Suitable for those who consider durablity an important feature.The sturdy frame and other features are part of this system's rugged design which make it more suitable for outdoor or industrial settings.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.The excellent battery performance will keep your system running longer without plugging in.
Value: In general, this notebook's features seem very weak for its price, compared to most other notebooks.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of durable products with a similar screen size is considerably less -- in fact around $2,197.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
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