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Black rugged 14-inch laptop with digitizer pen

Panasonic

Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 14" i5-5300U 8GB 256GB SSD LTE GPS Smartcard Fingerprint Pen

SKU CH-YJ2G-YRN3S

A rugged 14-inch laptop with 4G LTE, GPS, smartcard and fingerprint readers, MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified, plus a digitiser pen

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 8GB/256GB

  • Rugged reliability for field work with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 certification
  • Always connected on the move via 4G LTE Multi FirstNet and GPS receiver
  • Secure access for authorised users through smartcard reader and fingerprint sensor
  • Natural input on a 14.0 inch 1366 x 768 HD display with included digitizer pen
  • Responsive multitasking from Intel Core i5-5300U at 2.3 GHz with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD

Rugged 14-inch laptop for field work

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 is a semi-rugged notebook built to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 standards. It targets mobile professionals in utilities, public safety and field service who need a device that survives drops, vibration, dust and water jets. The integrated 4G LTE module with FirstNet support, dedicated GPS receiver and smartcard reader address connectivity and authentication needs on site. Buyers who require a consumer ultrabook form factor or discrete graphics performance should look elsewhere.

Passive cooling profile and battery runtime

The Intel Core i5-5300U dual-core processor runs at 2.3 GHz with Intel HD Graphics 5500 and an 8 GB memory configuration. Its low thermal design allows the chassis to dissipate heat without loud fan noise during typical office and data-entry workloads. The DVD-ROM drive adds mechanical noise only when media is accessed. Power draw remains modest, helping the included battery sustain a full shift of mixed use without requiring a mid-day recharge.

Integrated peripherals reduce extra gear

A digitizer pen ships in the box for precise signature capture and mapping input on the non-touch HD display. The built-in fingerprint reader enables Windows Hello login without an external sensor. FirstNet-ready LTE, GPS and the contactless smartcard reader eliminate separate dongles for connectivity, navigation and credential verification. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed, and the AC adapter with power cord completes the kit so the unit is deployment-ready on arrival.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $509.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePanasonic
Product lineToughbook
Model nameCF-54
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
Processor modelIntel Core i5-5300U
CPU coresSingle-core Processor
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Optical driveDVD-ROM
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support4.1
Ports & slots
USB ports4
Video outputs1 x VGA
HDMI portsYes
Additional portsSerial, Docking
Audio jacks1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack
Power
Power adapter90-watt AC Adapter
Battery packLithium Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions10.7 (L) × 13.6 (W) × 1.2 (H)
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsNotebook, Digitizer Pen, Battery & Power Adapter
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
Keyboard87 keys
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the digitizer pen on the CF-54 and what step is often missed?

The pen pairs via Bluetooth 4.1; the step often missed is enabling Bluetooth in Windows 10 Pro before pressing the pen's pair button.

What maintenance will the CF-54 need later, such as battery or storage replacement?

The battery is user-replaceable and the 256GB SSD can be swapped; max memory supported is 16GB if you later upgrade the 8GB RAM.

What limit appears first on the CF-54 under sustained heavy workloads?

The Intel Core i5-5300U dual-core processor and Intel HD Graphics 5500 will hit thermal limits before the 8GB RAM or 256GB SSD become bottlenecks.

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