Product Comparison Chart
Company Rugged Notebooks Rugged Notebooks Panasonic Itronix Rugged Notebooks Rugged Notebooks Panasonic Itronix Panasonic Rugged Notebooks Rugged Notebooks Panasonic
Product Rough Rider III Rough Rider Max ToughBook 29 GoBook Max Hawk-Centrino Semi-Rugged Notebook Black Hawk Semi-
Rugged Notebook		 ToughBook 51 GoBook III ToughBook 73 Rough Rider Jr Scribe-Centrino Tablet ToughBook CF18
 
 
 
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CPU Intel Pentium M 1.4GHz to 1.6GHz Intel Centrino 1.4GHZ Pentium M centrino 1.3GHz 1MB on die L2 cache Intel PIII 700 MHz Intel Pentium M Centrino 1.5GHZ -1.8GHz Intel Pentium M Centrino 1.6GHZ -2.1GHz Intel P-M-1.7 GHz or 1.6GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M 1.8GHz with 2MB L2 Cache Intel P-M-1.6-1.7GHz  Intel Centrino 1.4GHZ Intel Pentium M Centrino Processor 1.1GHz Ultra Low Voltage Pentium M/900MHZ-1.1Ghz 1MB on die L2 cache
      Intel Celeron 850 MHz                
Chipset 855GM+ICH4-Mok 855GM+ICH4-M     855GME 915GM 256-512MB      855GM+ICH4-M Intel 855GM+ICH4-M Intel 855GM 
Memory 256MB Two 200-pin DDR SODIMM  256MB Standard  256-512 MB SDRAM  128MB Standard  512MB 512MB 512MB DDR  256-512MB Up to 1GB  256MB Standard  128MB SDRAM 256MB DDR RAM 
Max: 1GB  Max 2GB Max: 1GB Max 512MB SDRAM Max: 2GB Max: 2GB 1GB  Max: 2GB Max: 1GB PC-2100 memory required Max 1GB Max: 1GB Max: 768MB 
Storage 20GB HDD- Up to 60GB  40GB HDD-Up to 80GB 40GB HDD - Up to 60GB 20G HDD Up to 40GB 40GB HDD - Up to 80GB 40GB HDD - Up to 80GB 40GB HDD Up to 60GB 40 GB HDD - Up to 80GB 40-60GB HDD  40GB HDD 40GB HDD Up to 80 GB 40GB hard drive
FDD Standard Bay 1 Options: Removable FDD/CD-ROM/DVD/CDRW /2nd Batt./ 2nd HDD Bay1: Easy Swappable Bay for CD-ROM / COMBO Drive / DVD Dual Recorder / 2nd Battery  1.44 FDD standard DVD/CDRW Combo - Optional Swap CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or FDD+H21 CDRW/DVD Drive, Optional CD-RW / DVD-RW CDRW/DVD Drive, Optional CD-RW / DVD-RW Int. FDD & DVD/CDRW  Multimedia Bay: DVD (8X) DVD/CD-RW optional Int. DVD or DVD/CDRW Combo  Docking Kit W/FDD/CD-ROM Or CD-RW/DVD/FDD - Optional Ext. FDD - Optional Ext. CD-ROM - Optional Ext. CDRW/DVD - Optional Ext. USB Floppy Drive Optional Ext. USB DVD/CDRW Combo -Optional
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secondary Bay Bay 2 Options: Additional Battery, Fixed FDD, Secondary PCMCIA Slot, RS232, RS422, RS485, SCSI-II, DGPS or GPRS/GSM Modules                      
Video 64MB VRAM shared system memory 64MB Shared Memory UMA up to 64MB 8MB SGRAM 128MB ATI/RADEON 9600/97000 System shared memory up to 224MB ATI Mobility Radeon, 64MB VRAM 64 MB VRAM ATI Mobility Radeon 7500, 32MB VRAM 64MB Shared Memory 64MB Shared Memory UMA up to 64MB
Display 12.1" TFT XGA LCD-Standard 14.1" TFT XGA LCD-Optional Sunlight Readable or Transflective LCD Optional on all sizes at XGA Resolution

15.1" (optional transflective);
Optional 14.1" High Bright Display;
Optional 14.1" Touch Screen Display

 12.1" Transmissive touchscreen w/ 40GB HDD or 13.1" Transmissive/touch screen with 60GBHDD.  10.4" SVGA with Touch Screen and out door colorvue 15.1" TFT XGA LCD 1024X768 Resolution
Optional USB Touch Screen		 15.1" TFT XGA LCD 1024X768 Resolution 15.0" UXGA TFT Active Matrix Color LCD 12.1" XGA TFT LCD 13.3" XGA Transmissive LCD 12.1" (optional transflective) 10.4" Touch Screen 10.4" TFT XGA Transmissive Touchscreen 
        Optional Transflective Display           10.4" Digitized optional Digitized Optional
12.1"Sunlight Readable & Touchscreen                    Optional Transflective Display  
Audio 16 Bit Stereo Sound Two Stereo 2W Speakers Built-in Sigmatel 9753 audio controller Internal microphone and 2 speakers AC-97 compliance SoundBlaster 16 Bit Embeded PCI Bus 16-bit Audio Sigmatel ST9753A audio controller Integrated stereo speakers  Internal microphone and two (2) speakers PCI Audio with AC-97 compliance Sigmateo ST9753T audio controller Integrated stereo speakers  Internal Built in Mono Speakers AC'97 Audio Support Sigmatel STAC9767 audio controller
Keyboard Waterproof Rugged KB Waterproof Membrane Keyboard (Backlit Optional) 87-Key with dedicated windows key Nitevue KB, user replaceable Spill resistant 85 Key Keyboard Spill resistant Keyboard 87key KB Spill-resistant keyboard 87key KB Waterproof Membrane Keyboard (Backlit Optional) On Screen Keyboard  82-Key with dedicated windows key
Backlight KB-Optional   Sealed LED back lit keyboard-Optional       Type IIx2 or TypeIIIx1 Optional Backlit Keyboard      Optional Rugged Wireless Keyboard Backlit Keyboard Optional
PCMCIA Type IIx2 or Type III x1  Two Type II PCMCIA Slots Type IIx2 or Type IIIx1 Type IIx1 or TypeIIIx1 1 Type II PCMCIA Slot 1 Type II PCMCIA Slot Type I or II x 1 (32-bit Card Bus) Type I or Type IIx1 One Type II PCMCIA Slot 1 Type II PCMCIA Slot Type IIx2 or Type IIIx1
I/O ports MIC in/Line out DC input x1  Mic In /Line Out / DC-in Port MIC in/Line out DC input x1  Ext. Speak and MIC port RJ-11 port x1 1 RJ-45 port x1 RJ-11 port x1 1 RJ-45 port x1 MIC in/Line out  Ext. video port, Optional Adapter for Printer Port MIC in/Line out  Mic In /Line Out DC-in Port DC inputx1 / CCD  External Video Mic Headphones
RJ-45 x1 RJ-11 port x1 RJ-11 port / RJ-45 port RJ-11 port x1 1 RJ-45 port x1 RJ-11 port x 1 RJ-45 port x 1  USB 2.0 x 3  USB 2.0 x 3  RJ-11 port x1 RJ-45 port x1 RJ-11 Port x1 RJ-45 Port x1 RJ-11 port x1 RJ-45 port x1  RJ-11 port x1 RJ-45 port RJ-11 RJ-11 port x1 RJ-45 port x1 
USB2.0 x1 USB v2.0 Ports x 2 USB2.0x1 USB Port PS/2 Port  Line-Out/Mic Line-Out/Mic USB portx2 VGA port  USB2.0, Serial Port, PS/2 Port, Docking Port  USB portx2  USB v2.0 Ports x 3 USB 2.0 x1 USB 2.0 x 2 
Parallel port x1 Serial Port x1 Serial Port Serial Port x1 Parallel Port Serial Port Ext. video port (CRT) S-Video / VGA / IEEE 1394 S-Video / VGA / IEEE 1394 Parallel port Serial Port PS/2 port Ext. Speak and MIC port Parallel port Serial Port PS/2 port VGA port  Serial Port Serial Portx1, IR Portx1(complies with IrDA fir and Sir) Serial Port
IEEE 1394 x1 VGA portx1 External Monitor Port         1 IEEE1394 Mini IEEE 1394a Port 1 IEEE1394 External Monitor Port Earphone-out port x1, MIC-in Poprt x1  
IrDA  Printer Port / PS/2 Port / IR Port / Kingston Lock Hole             Intel Pro Wireless 2100 802.11b      
Port Replicator port Docking Port Port Replicator        Port Replicator    Port Replicator Docking Port Docking Port Port Replicatorx1
                       
Optional Communications 802.11b WLAN -Optional Integrated 802.11b/g WLAN  Intel pro/wireless 2100 network connection 802.11b Int. 56k modem   Integrated 802.11b+gWLAN Integrated 802.11a/b/g WLAN Integrated 802.11b+g WLAN  Wireless LAN,  GSM/GPRS With internal SIM Slot, Bluetooth Integrated 802.11b WLAN  X-Bay 1 with 10/100 LAN  port, USB port, serial port, IEEE1394 port, 802.11b Wireless Module , Internal PCMCIA Module Intel pro/wireless 2100 network connection 802.11b CDMA GSM/GPRS Bluetooth GPS 
Wireless Modem (CDPD/GSM/GPRS/DataTAC) Optional Data Tac Or GPRS/GSM Or CDMA GPS 10/100 Ethernet Optional USB GPS Receiver     GPRS, CDMA   Optional Data Tac Or GPRS/GSM Or CDMA   GPS
DGPS in Bay 2 - Optional     Cingular(BSWD)       Bluetooth        
      GSM                
      Wireless LAN ?CDPD                
      Motient(ARDIS) Walking Bag Walking Bag            
Options/ Accessories Carrying Bag- Optional 10-20VDC car power cable 20-32VDC Car adapter/charger Docking Station/ External Battery Charger/ Wireless Modem (Data Tac; GSB/ Carrying Bag/ 12/32VDC Car Adapter/ Battery Pack/ Car Mount/ Optional Certification Operating Between -4F to 122F Battery charger Combodrive(DVDROM/CDRW) Desk top port riplicator Vehicle mount port replicator Tough mate carrying case 2nd battery External FDD cable Carrying case       Vehicle power supply, Vehicle Dock   Docking Station/ External Battery Charger/ Wireless Modem (Data Tac; GSB/ Carrying Bag/ 12/32VDC Car Adapter/ Battery Pack/ Car Mount/ Optional Certification Operating Between -4F to 122F Port Replicator / External Drives / Wireless Keyboard / Car Adapter / 2nd Battery / Battery Charger / Carrying bag / CCD Camera Module / Office Stand / Vehicle Docking Station Battery charger Field mate carrying case Large Stylus Pen Digitized Large Stylus Pen for Touchscreen
External Battery charger/optional   13.3 LCD protector film Vehicle dock with lock, power, (2) USB Interfaces, and RF contacts for external vehicle-mounted antennas     Port Replicator Carry cases for system and accessories Port Replicator      
Shock Mount/optional   Antenna Pass thru Cable RF contacts for ext. antennas     battery Charger   battery Charger      
AC cable, AC adapter     Carry cases for system and accessories     Lithium Ion Battery Pack   Lithium Ion Battery Pack      
      Vehicle power supply     Memory Cards    Memory Cards       
            ComFolio Universal Carrying Case    ComFolio Universal Carrying Case       
            Smart Card Reader   Smart Card Reader      
            AC Adapter (3 pin)   AC Adapter (3 pin)      
        Optional Port Replicator Optional Port Replicator            
Docking/Port Replicator Expansion unit (Two 3/4 PCI or ISA Slots) Docking Station Option  Desk top port replicator     Port Replicator   Port Replicator Docking Station Option  Optional Port Replicator  
  Option 1: FDD/CD-ROM  Vehicle mount port replicator             Option 1: FDD/CD-ROM     
  Option 2:FDD/CD-RW/DVD Combo               Option 2:FDD/CD-RW/DVD Combo    
                       
S/W Windows XP Windows Windows XP Windows 2000,XP Windows 98/2000 Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000/XP Windows XP Windows XP / XP Tablet PC Edition Windows XP Tablet PC
Battery Li-Ion Smart Battery  11.1V LI-ION Battery Lithium Ion Battery 6000 mAH (64.8W) Li-Ion main batt. pack, 3100 mAH (34.4W) Li-Ion media bay batt. pack Li-Ion Smart Battery  (Average battery life 4 hours) Li-Ion Smart Battery  (Average battery life 4 hours) Li-Ion battery pack(6600mAh) Battery operation: up to 5 hours Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack (6600 mAHr; 71.2 WH) Li-Ion battery pack(6300mAh) Battery operation: up to 5.5 hours 11.1V LI-ION Battery Primary Li-Ion Battery, Secondary (optional) Li-Ion Battery Lithium Ion Battery
Power Management ACPI 1.1b; PC2001 ACPI 1.1b; PC2001 Suspend, Resume, Hibernation   AMP 1.2 & ACOI 1.0 AMP 1.2 & ACOI 1.0 ACPI BIOS   ACPI BIOS ACPI 1.1b; PC2001 ACPI1.0; PC2001 Hibernation, Standby, ACPI BIOS
Others Kensington Lock Ready/Administrator Password Utility/ Boot Password Utility   Integrated Kensington lock slot hard disk lock, pass word security Wireless power management Kensington Lock Ready/Administrator Password Utility/ Boot Password Utility Kensington Lock Ready/Administrator Password Utility/ Boot Password Utility Integrated Kensington Lock Slot   Integrated Kensington Lock Slot     Integrated Kensington lock slot hard disk lock, pass word security
                       
Dimension 12.2(W) x 10.04(D) x 2.7(H) 10.8(W) x 9.4(D) x 1.7(H) 11.8(W)x9.5(D)x2.3(H) 12(W) x 9.8(D) x 2.2(H) 13.11(W) x10.8 (D) x1.4(H) 330mm(W) x 275mm(D) x 40mm(H) 12.8(W) x10.9(D) x1.9(H)6.7lbs 12"(W) x9.8"(D) x2.36"(H) 10.6(W) x 10(D) x 1.7(H) 10.8(W) x 9.4(D) x 1.7(H) 11.7" x 9.4" x 1.7" 11.8(W) x 9.5(D) x 2.3(H)
Weight 5.45 kg (12 lbs) 6.2lbs 7.94 lbs with battery, FDD and handle 3.4 kg 6.8lbs. 6.6lbs. 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) 4.9lbs (3.5kg) 6.2lbs 2.2kg w/o 2nd Battery 7.94 lbs with battery FDD and handle
Env. Std MIL-STD-810F Certified/ IP54 -20CLow Temp Operating w/ HDD Heater - Optional MIL-STD-810F Certified/ IP51 -20CLow Temp Operating w/ HDD Heater - Optional MIL-STD 810F Compliant MIL-STD-810E MIL-STD 810E Compliant Method 516.4 and Method 514.4 Operating Temperature: 5C-35C  Drop specification: 26 drops of 29 inches to plywood over concrete with unit off and display closed. 5 units to pass. Mil Std 810F, Method 516.4, Procedure IV, Height Modified.

Vibration: MIL STD 810F, Method 514.4, Procedure I, Category 10, Fig 16 &17/ASTM 4169, Truck Transport, 11.5.2 Random test, Assurance Level II 		MIL-STD 810F Compliant MIL-STD 810F Compliant MIL-STD 810F Compliant MIL-STD-810F Certified/ IP51 -20CLow Temp Operating w/ HDD Heater - Optional MIL-STD 810-F Certified/ IP52 MIL-STD 810F Compliant
Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty
SRP US$5295 US$4.475 US$3,918 US$4,995 US$1999 $1999 US$2599 US$4375 US$3,320 US$3,499 US$3685 US$3,500