Panasonic Toughbook 30

(4 out of 5)

MSRP: $4799

This fully rugged notebook can handle all sorts of abuse and lasts nearly a full workday on a charge.

Panasonic Toughbooks have long been known as some of most resilient laptops around, and the Toughbook 30 continues the trend. This fully rugged notebook may not be the best performer on the block, and at $4,799 it isn’t cheap. Still, if you spend the bulk of your time working in the field, this laptop can handle the harshest of environments. Plus, you’ll get well over 6 hours of battery life. Design The notebook-equivalent of a tank, the Toughbook 30 is housed in a sturdy silver and black magnesium alloy chassis with a built-in, briefcase-type handle that pulls out from the front edge of the notebook. Most 13.3-inch systems are typically thin and light, but the Toughbook 30 weighs in at a hefty 8.4 pounds and is 2.8 inches thick. The lid is supported by a pair of heavy-duty hinges and, when closed, is firmly secured to the base using a spring-loaded latch. A retractable antenna for the included Sierra Wireless EV-DO module is embedded into the top left side.

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by John R. Delaney