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Black rugged 14 inch laptop with digitizer pen

Panasonic

Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 14" i5-5300U 8GB 500GB SSD LTE GPS Smartcard Fingerprint Pen

SKU CH-JJA2-A4RX6

A 14-inch semi-rugged laptop with Intel Core i5-5300U, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD, 4G LTE, GPS, smartcard and fingerprint readers, plus a digitiser pen

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 8GB/500GB

  • MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 certified for rugged field use
  • Integrated 4G LTE multi and GPS receiver keep you connected anywhere
  • Smartcard and fingerprint readers provide hardware-level security
  • 500GB SSD and 8GB RAM deliver responsive Windows 10 Pro performance
  • Digitiser pen and power adapter included for immediate deployment

Rugged field laptop for mobile professionals

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 is a semi-rugged 14-inch laptop certified to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 standards. It ships new with Windows 10 Pro, an Intel Core i5-5300U processor running at 2.3 GHz, 8 GB of memory and a 500 GB SSD. Integrated 4G LTE multi-carrier, GPS receiver, smartcard reader and fingerprint reader support field workflows. A digitizer pen and power adapter are included in the box.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The fanless Intel HD Graphics 5500 and low-power U-series CPU keep acoustic output low during typical office or mobile tasks. Passive cooling surfaces and the magnesium-alloy chassis dissipate heat without loud fan spin-up. The 1366 x 768 non-touch display draws modest power, helping the included battery sustain a full shift. Bluetooth 4.1 and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless add minimal thermal load when active.

Build integration needs and freedoms

Four USB ports and gigabit LAN provide wired peripheral and dock connectivity without dongles. The chassis meets MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration limits, so it survives vehicle mounts and drop-risk environments. Memory upgrades to 16 GB are supported for heavier multitasking. Buyers needing a touchscreen, higher-resolution panel or discrete graphics should evaluate other models.

How it compares

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

Price $546.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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 storage500 GB
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 insert the digitizer pen into the CF-54, and what step do people often miss?

Slide the pen into the silo on the right edge until it clicks; the step often missed is pushing firmly enough to engage the retention spring so the pen does not fall out during transport.

Which component in the CF-54 will most likely need replacement first, and what is the maximum supported capacity?

The battery is the first wear item; the system supports up to 16GB of RAM if a memory upgrade is desired later.

What thermal limit appears first on the i5-5300U during sustained loads in the CF-54?

The dual-core 2.3GHz processor will hit its thermal ceiling and throttle clock speeds before the fan reaches maximum RPM under continuous heavy workloads.

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