Panasonic ToughBook CF-C1 review  Reviews 7 Dec, 2010
Panasonic's latest ToughBook laptop is not only more rugged than
other laptops, it also has a touchscreen. Is this enough to
justify its high price? Read our review to find out.  ex VAT The
ToughBook CF-C1 is very much a nice product. If you want a
touchscreen computer but don't need to run Windows applications,
an iPad would be a better choice. If you want a rugged computer
but don't need a touchscreen, one of Panasonic's non-touchscreen
ToughBooks would be better value. Even if you want a rugged
touchscreen Windows computer, you'll have to put up with some
peculiar hardware design choices, such as the cramped keyboard
and touchpad. You'll also want to invest in the second battery
to get the most out of it.  With all the fuss about tablets such
as the iPad, you'd be forgiven for forgetting about convertible
laptops such as the ToughBook CF-C1 that can turn into a tablet
thanks to a twist-round and fold-back display. The ToughBook is
also a ruggedised lap