Panasonic is releasing a new Toughbook CF-54 this month. The CF-54 is a 14” semi-rugged notebook that runs an i5 processor. It offers a broad range of customization and good specs. It’s a semi-rugged device aimed towards users that need the field protection and are on the move. Panasonic states the CF-54 is 50% lighter and 25% thinner than competing devices.
Semi-rugged notebooks are not bulletproof, but they offer significantly more protection than a standard notebook. The protection listed by Panasonic on the CF-54 includes "magnesium plating used on all four sides, full keyboard, and display area spill protection, and a honeycomb-style bonnet to provide maximum protection from impacts."
To make it easier for users on the move, the CF-54 comes with a docking connector that can be used to dock to vehicles and desktops. For internet connection on the move, it has an option for 4G LTE. It also has a dual pass-through the antenna.