Reviews of the Panasonic ToughBook W4
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CNET Review
The Good: Almost six hours of battery life; unique optical drive hidden under wrist rest; very small and light; rugged construction; lifetime phone support.
The Bad: Previous-generation components; small spacebar; expensive; some design quirks.
The Bottom Line: The ToughBook W4 lacks the latest component options, but it does offer a remarkably lightweight case and solid performance for basic home and business use.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 52/100. Comparing these reviews to 90478 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Long-lasting and durable notebook you can take anywhere.
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laptoplogic.com
Review Summary: Similar to Sony's VAIO TX, this is one of the most energy efficient laptops we've ever tested and perhaps one of the best. Panasonic clearly had battery life in mind with the on/off switch to disable the optical drive when not in use, the Ultra-Low Voltag
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: CF-W4GWCZZBM
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Speaker
- Width 10.6 in
- Depth 8.3 in
- Height 1.8 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium M 753 / 1.2 GHz
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 400 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 915GMS Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 1 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 400 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC3200
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 40 GB
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
- Widescreen Display No
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec STAC9751
- Audio output compliant standards AC '97
- Audio Input None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type I/II
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), System password, Administrator password
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 7800 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 6.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 4.7
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