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This configuration of the Panasonic ToughBook T7 is a 3.3-pound, durable notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $2,200.The 12.1 inch screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768, which is somewhat lower than most notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This configuration includes a 80GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.06 GHz) ; RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Weight: 3.3 lbs ; See full specs
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Description: This configuration of the Panasonic ToughBook T7 is a 3.3-pound, durable notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $2,200.The 12.1 inch screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768, which is somewhat lower than most notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This configuration includes a 80GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory.
Pros: Has only a 3.3-pound weight, which is somewhat lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business/ XP Professional downgrade and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.This laptop comes with a SD card slot, making it easy to swap digital images, video files, and other files with various handheld devices.
Cons: Has a modest 1.06 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other laptops in its class.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.
Suitability: A durable notebook, suited for for industrial use.The sturdy frame and other features are part of this system's rugged design which make it more suitable for outdoor or industrial settings.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Value: In general, this notebook's features seem very weak, even for its relatively inexpensive price.However, if you were to judge strictly by how large the screen is, the average price of durable products with a comparable screen size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $2,854.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
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