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For several years, Panasonic manufactures hardened computers with its line Toughbook. Previously we had to choose between the ultra - with a small screen (T5, W5 or 74) or with a comfortable but heavy screen. The CF-Y5 accumulated just a screen and a comfortable weight. With its chassis magnesium alloy, this machine weighs in fact that 1.53 kg while it boasts a screen of 14.1 inches, as a 4 / 3, better suited to work as popular screens 16/10e of general public. A satisfactory display area (thanks to its high resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels) on tables or manage multiple applications. It is also possible to opt for a version with a touch to use this as an ultraportable tablet.

Resistance

Like other computers Panasonic’s CF-Y5 does not misused its label (Toughbook) strength. It is certainly not a real computer but it has hardened hinges strengthened and resists all the same to falls of 30 cm, largely thanks to the cradle entrenching the hard drive. The Japanese manufacturer also ensures that resists pressures of 100 kg (display closed). In return, the cover thick enlaidit singularly this laptop. Another feature, CF-Y5 resistant to spray water on the screen or keyboard. The latter is fully sealed and small ducts ensure the flow of liquids. Its ports, however, are not protected. Like many Toughbook, the optical drive is not a drawer, but a valve hidden near the keyboard. It is thus impossible to break this device, usually fragile. A utility turns off the DVD to save the battery.

Longevity

In addition to his physical strength, the Toughbook CF-Y5 impresses with its endurance. It does not operate ultra low-power processor, but a classic (although aging) Intel Centrino Duo, clocked at 1.66 GHz. A frequency quite sufficient for most desktop applications, but which still suffers from a memory of 512 MB only. Whatever, this ultraportable runs over 5 hours, normally using wireless communications and up to 7 hours minimizing the backlight and wireless links.

The communication skills

In addition to the now classic Bluetooth 2.0 (for VoIP call with a headset), the CF-Y5 supports the Wi-Fi wireless technology It can connect to any Wi-Fi access (802.11 a, b or g) through the connection manager Intel. But its peculiarity lies in its broadband telephone module. A small shelter at the top of the screen lets you drag a SIM card for connecting PCs to the office of the mobile operator and surf in 3G and HSDPA even allowing up to 1.8 Mbps flow in urban areas. A communication device, much comfortable when Wi-Fi hotspots fail to enter the information server of the company or simply the Internet. In addition to these wireless connectivity, CF-Y5 offers 2 USB 2 to connect your devices (3 would have been better) and the traditional couple RJ11 (modem) and RJ45 (Ethernet).