Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 14.0" Multi-Touch i5-5300U 8GB 256GB SSD

Rugged 14.0" laptop for field professionals

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 is a new fully rugged laptop built for mobile workers who need reliable computing in harsh environments. Its Intel Core i5-5300U processor at 2.3 GHz with 8 GB of memory and a 256 GB SSD runs Windows 10 Pro for everyday office and field applications. The 14.0 inch multi-touch display at 1920 x 1080 resolution supports gloved operation and digitiser pen input. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 certifications confirm resistance to drops, vibration, dust and water jets.

Magnesium chassis with sealed ports and versatile

The magnesium alloy chassis meets military standards for shock and electromagnetic compatibility while sealing every opening against ingress. Integrated GPS, a smartcard reader and a fingerprint reader support secure authentication and location tracking on the move. A built-in DVD-ROM drive handles legacy media and software installations. Connectivity includes Gigabit LAN, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 4.1 for peripheral pairing. The digitiser pen and power adapter are included in the box.

Upgrade from consumer ultrabooks

This unit replaces fragile consumer ultrabooks that cannot survive rain, dust or repeated transport in vehicles. It also supersedes earlier semi-rugged notebooks lacking multi-touch screens, solid-state storage or modern wireless standards. The jump is worth it when field crews need a single device that combines full rugged certification, touch-and-pen input and legacy optical media support without carrying separate ruggedised peripherals. Buyers who need more than 16 GB of memory or dedicated graphics should consider other platforms.