
Panasonic recommends Windows Vista® Business.
The road warrior’s Toolbox.
The NEW Panasonic Toughbook F8
When you’re on the road, you need tools that are dependable and can handle the
elements with ease. That’s why you need a Toughbook® F8 laptop, the lightest 14.1"
widescreen 3G-ready PC available with a DVD drive, complete with the Toughbook
durability that you’ve come to expect. It’s portable, thanks to an integrated handle,
and has optional GobiTM Global Mobile Internet so you can connect using 3G
wirelessly almost anywhere. Add to that increased security and remote management
with Intel® Centrino® 2 with vProTM technology. And, with its magnesium alloy case,
you can rest assured that no matter where you go, your Toughbook F8 will be
strong enough to survive, and thrive, so you can keep working.
Toughbook F8.
THE RUGGED ORIGINAL.

The NEW Panasonic Toughbook F8.
Lightweight, Durable, with a Widescreen Display.
Panasonic recommends Windows Vista® Business.
software • Genuine Windows Vista® Business (with XP downgrade option)
• Setup, Diagnostic, DMI Viewer, Online Reference Manual, Adobe
Data Erase Utility, Recovery DVD, WinDVD 8, Roxio Creator
CPU • Intel
®
CoreTM 2 Duo Processor SP9300
®
Reader, Hard Disk
®
LJB
– 6MB L2 cache
– Processor speed 2.26GHz
– 1066MHz FSB
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storaGe & MeMorY • 3072MB SDRAM (DDR2-667)
(PC2-5300 memory is required)
• 160GB hard drive (shock-mounted and removable)
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• DVD Super MULTI Drive with Dual Layer Support
DIsPLaY • 14.1" widescreen 1280 x 800 WXGA TFT active matrix color LCD
• External video support up to 1600 x 1200 at 16.7 million colors
• Intel® GS45 (GMA 4500MHD video controller), max. 285MB UMA VRAM3
• Anti-glare screen treatment
aUDIo • Analog Devices AD1883 compliant audio codec
• Intel® high-definition audio compliant
• Integrated stereo speakers
• Convenient keyboard volume controls (Fn+F5/F6 keys)
eXPaNsIoN sLots • PC card type II x 1
• SD Card (SDHC)
KeYBoarD & INPUt • 87-key with dedicated Windows
®
key
• Electrostatic touchpad with circular scrolling
INterfaCe • Mini dock box replicator 78-pin
• External video D-sub 15-pin
• Headphones/speaker Mini-jack stereo
• Microphone/line in Mini-jack stereo
• USB 2.0 (x 3) 4-pin
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45
• 56Kbps Modem RJ-11
TM
wIreLess • Optional integrated Gobi
• Intel
• Bluetooth
®
Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
®
v2.0 + EDR (Class 1)
3G global mobile Internet (WWAN)
• Security
– Authentication: LEAP, WPA, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP
– Encryption: CKIP, TKIP, 128-bit and 64-bit WEP, Hardware AES
• Slide on/off switch
Power sUPPLY • Lithium ion battery pack (typical 5800mAh, minimum 5400mAh)
• Battery operation: approximately 6 hours
• Battery charging time: TBA
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4
Widescreen LCD with DVD Multi Drive
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3.7 lbs. Lightweight Design
■
Magnesium Alloy Case with Handle
■
®
Intel
Centrino® 2 with vProTM Technology
■
Drop- and Spill-resistant
■
Circular Scrolling
■
3G Mobile Broadband-ready Design
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INteGrateD oPtIoNs
• Global Mobile Broadband Internet
TM
Technology (EV-DO Rev. A., HSPA)
– Gobi
• Fingerprint reader—available at future date
aCCessorIes
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• AC Adapter (3-pin) CF-AA6503AM
• ToughMate ComUniversal
Carrying Case (large capacity) 7540-P
• ToughMate Business-rugged
Top-loading Case FM-BRTL-P
• External USB Floppy Drive CF-VFDU03U
• Lithium Ion Battery Pack CF-VZSU56U
• Mini Dock Box Replicator CF-VEBU08U
• Large Venue DLP Projector PT-DW5100U
• Mobile LCD Projector PT-LB60U
• AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, auto sensing/switching worldwide power supply
• Pop-up, on-screen battery status reporting
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Power MaNaGeMeNt • Suspend/Resume Function, Hibernation, Standby, ACPI BIOS
• Economy mode
seCUrItY featUres • Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard Disk Lock
• Cable lock slot
• Trusted platform module (TPM) security chip v.1.2
• Computrace
®
theft protection agent in BIOS
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• Optional fingerprint reader—available at future date
warraNtY • 3-year limited warranty, parts and labor
DIMeNsIoNs & weIGHt • 9.9"(L) x 12.8"(W) x 1.0"/1.9"(H) front/rear
• Approximately 3.7 lbs.
Total usable memory will be less depending upon actual system configuration.
2
Hard drive removal should only be attempted by a technician with the
proper equipment. 1GB= 1,000,000,000 bytes.
3
Max with standard RAM. The size of the VRAM cannot be set by the user
and varies by operating system as well as size of RAM.
4
Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary
according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are
used. Battery operation and recharge times will vary based on many factors,
including screen brightness, applications, features, power management,
battery conditioning and other customer preferences. Battery life subject
to change pending final testing. Battery testing results from MobileMark 2007.
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Requires software and activation to enable theft protection.
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Accessories and Integrated Options may vary depending on your notebook
configuration.
Please consult your reseller or Panasonic representative before purchasing.
For more information call 1.800.662.3537 or visit us on the Web at panasonic.com/toughbook.
Panasonic is constantly enhancing product specifications and accessories. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
©2008 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
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