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 RNB 300 Convertible Panasonic CF-30
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 Overview back to top
spacer Make Rugged Notebooks PanasonicA
spacer Model RNB 300 Toughbook 30
spacer Type of Unit Fully Rugged Notebook Fully Rugged Notebook
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 Operating System back to top
spacer Standard OS Windows XP® Pro Windows Vista® Business
spacer Optional OS n/a Windows XP® Pro downgrade
spacer Windows Vista® Compatible Y Y
  OS Recovery Recovery Partition Recovery DVD
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 Processor back to top
spacer CPU Model Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
spacer CPU Model Number L7500 L7500
spacer CPU Speed 1.60GHz 1.60GHz
spacer CPU L2 Cache 4MB 4MB
spacer CPU Thermal Design Power 17W 17W
spacer Front Side Bus Speed 800MHz 800MHz
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 Memory back to top
spacer Standard Memory 1024MB 1024MB
spacer Maximum Memory 4096MB 4096MB
spacer Memory type PC4200 DDR2 PC4200 DDR2
spacer Memory Bus Speed 533MHz 533MHz
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 Chipset and BIOS back to top
spacer Chipset Intel® GM965 Express Intel® GM965 Express
spacer Computrace® enabled BIOS n/a YB
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spacer Thermal Management Fan-less, heat pipe design Fan-less design
spacer CPU power management Low Voltage CPU Low Voltage CPU
spacer Case thermal design Sealed Sealed
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spacer VGA Controller Intel® GM965 Integrated Video Intel® GM965 Integrated Video
spacer Video Memory 384MB1 max. shared memory 384MBC max. shared memory
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spacer Display Size 13.3" 13.3"
spacer Display Type Shock-mounted transmissive LCD without touchscreen Shock-mounted transmissive LCD without touchscreen
spacer Display resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA)
spacer Display aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
spacer Nit rating 500 nit 500 nit
spacer Sunlight readable display Standard Standard
spacer Sunlight readable display nit rating 500 nit 500 nit
spacer Display surface Optional Optional
spacer Nightvision capability Optional n/a
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spacer Display Size 13.3" 13.3"
spacer Display Type Shock-mounted transmissive LCD with touchscreen Shock-mounted transmissive LCD with touchscreen
spacer Display resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA)
spacer Display aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
spacer Sunlight readable display Standard Standard
spacer Sunlight readable display nit rating 500 nit 1000 nit
spacer Touchscreen Y Y
spacer Touchscreen type Pressure-sensitive touchscreen Pressure-sensitive touchscreen with stylus
spacer Digitizer touchscreen n/a n/a
spacer Display surface Optional Optional
spacer Nightvision capability Optional n/a
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spacer Hard Drive capacity standard 120GB 80GB
spacer Hard Drive capacity optional 160GB 120GB
spacer Hard Drive interface SATA SATA
spacer Hard Drive rpm 5400 5400
spacer Removable hard drive Y Y
spacer Shock mounted hard drive Y Y
spacer Low temp. hard drive heater Optional -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 55°C) n/a
spacer Extreme temperature Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) Optional up to 120GB n/a
spacer 2nd Hard drive Optional2 n/a
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spacer DVD Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Optional internal Optional internal
spacer DVD Super Multi drive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) Optional internal Optional internal
spacer Location Media Bay Media Bay
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 Media Bay back to top
spacer DVD Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Optional Optional
spacer DVD Super Multi drive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) Optional Optional
spacer 2nd Hard drive Optional n/a
spacer 2nd Battery Optional Optional
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spacer LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
spacer WLAN Intel Wireless 4965AGN 802.11 a/b/g Intel Wireless 4965AGN 802.11 a/b/g
spacer WLAN on/off switch keyboard slide switch
spacer Bluetooth® Integrated Bluetooth v.2.0 + EDR Integrated Bluetooth v.2.0 + EDR
spacer Mobile broadband (WWAN) Optional integrated EV-DO, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA Optional integrated EV-DO, HSDPA
spacer EV-DO Optional integrated (Available Q4 2008) Optional integrated
spacer HSDPA Optional integrated Optional integrated
spacer Modem 56K V.92 56K V.92
spacer GPS Optional integrated3 Optional integrated
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spacer Serial port 9-pin D-sub (x 2) 9-pin D-sub (x 1)
spacer Additional serial port n/a n/a
spacer Parallel port n/a n/a
spacer External video 15-pin D-sub 15-pin D-sub
spacer Headphone/speaker 1/8" stereo mini jack 1/8" stereo mini jack
spacer Microphone/line in 1/8" stereo mini jack 1/8" stereo mini jack
spacer USB USB 2.0 (x 3) USB 2.0 (x 3)
spacer IEEE 1394 Firewire 1394a (x 1) 1394a (x 1)
spacer Ethernet RJ-45 RJ-45
spacer Modem RJ-11 RJ-11
spacer Port replicator connector Y Y
spacer External antenna connector Optional GPS passthrough 50 Ohm coaxial
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spacer Express Card Optional ExpressCard 54/34 (x 1)4 ExpressCard 54/34 (x 1)
spacer PCMCIA Card Type-II (x 2) or Type-III (x 1) Type-II (x 1)
spacer Memory card reader 4-in-1 card reader (SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC) Secure Digital (SD) card reader
spacer Expansion Bay Y Y
spacer Media Bay Options Combo drive, DVD Super Multi drive, 2nd hard drive, or 2nd battery Combo drive, DVD Super Multi drive, or 2nd battery
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spacer Webcam n/a n/a
spacer Audio Intel® High Definition Audio, AC-97 Compliant SigmaTel™ STAC9751T AC-97 v.2.1 Compliant
spacer Integrated Speaker Y Y
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spacer Moisture- and dust-resistant Y Y
spacer LED-backlit keyboard Optional Optional
spacer Sealed rubber keyboard n/a n/a
spacer Sealed rubber LED-backlit keyboard Optional Optional
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spacer Touchpad type Pressure-sensitive Pressure-sensitive
spacer Touchpad vertical scroll support Y Y
spacer Touchscreen Optional Optional
spacer Digitizer touchscreen n/a n/a
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spacer AC Adapter power output 90W 75W
spacer AC Adapter voltage 100-240V 50/60Hz autosensing 100-240V 50/60Hz autosensing
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 Battery - Standard back to top
spacer Type Li-ion Li-ion
spacer Volts 10.8V 10.65V
spacer mAh 7650mAh 8850mAh
spacer Battery life Up to 12hrs5 7hrsD
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spacer Location Multimedia Expansion Bay Multimedia Expansion Bay
spacer Type Li-ion Li-ion
spacer Volts 10.8V 11.1V
spacer mAh 7650mAh 3900mAh
spacer Battery life 10 hrs5 10.5 hrs (combined with main battery)
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spacer SmartCard reader Optional integrated6 Optional integrated
spacer Fingerprint scanner Y Optional integrated
spacer TPM v.1.2 Security Chip Y Y
spacer Computrace® enabled BIOS n/a YB
spacer Kingston lock slot Y Y
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spacer Dimensions H x W x D in (mm) 2.36 " x 11.9" x 10.35" (60mm x 303.5mm x 263mm) 2.8" x 11.9" x 11.3" (71.1mm x 302mm x 287mm)
spacer Weight lbs (kg) 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg)
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 Ruggedness back to top
spacer Ruggedness rating Fully rugged Fully rugged
spacer Case Full Magnesium Alloy Full Magnesium Alloy
spacer Integrated handle Retractable Retractable
spacer MIL-STD-810F Compliant Compliant
spacer IP54 Compliant Y Y
spacer Fully sealed design Y Y
spacer Sealed ports and connector covers Y Y
spacer Hinged port covers Y Y
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spacer Standard warranty 3 years 3 years
spacer Optional Extended Warranty n/a Y
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spacer Integrated stylus holder n/a n/a
spacer Dedicated function keys LCD/LED toggle (programmable), Power save mode, Sunlight readable toggle, light sensor toggle n/a
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spacer External battery charger Optional7 Optional
spacer Carry bag Optional Optional
spacer Desktop port replicator Optional7 Optional
spacer Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Optional internal Optional internal
spacer DVD multi drive (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/CD-RW) Optional internal Optional internal
spacer MIL-STD-461E upgrade Optional Optional
spacer Vehicle mount Optional vehicle dock with I/O port replication, and DC adapter Optional vehicle-mount port replicator (USB 2.0) with antenna pass-though
spacer DC vehicle power adapter Optional 90W 12-32VDC car adapter  
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spacer Temperature specifications According to IEC 68-2-1, 2, 14 / MIL-STD-810F Method 501.4, 502.4 MIL-STD-810F Method 501.4, Method 502.4, Method 503.4
spacer Temperature - operating 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) standard. Optional: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 55°C) 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
spacer Temperature - non-operating -40° F to 158° F (-40°C to 70°C) -4° F to 140° F (-20°C to 60°C)
spacer Humidity specifications According to IEC 68-2-30 / MIL-STD-810F Method 507.4 MIL-STD-810F Method 507.4
spacer Humidity tolerance 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing 30% to 80% RH, non-condensing
spacer Altitude specifications According to IEC 68-2-13 / MIL-STD-810F Method 500.4 MIL-STD-810F Method 500.4
spacer Altitude - operating Operating: 15,000ft  
spacer Altitude - non-operating Non-operating: 40,000ft  
spacer Altitude - change rate 2,000 ft/min  
spacer Shock specifications According to IEC 68-2-27 / MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5 MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5
spacer Vibration specifications According to IEC 68-2-6 / MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5
spacer Drop specifications According to IEC 68-2-32 / MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5 MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5
spacer Enclosure specifications According to IEC 529, NEMA, MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, 510.4 MIL-STD-810F Method 506.4
spacer Enclosure IP rating IP54 Compliance  
spacer Enclosure - EM/RF interference shielding Optional: 461E Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Reduction Upgrade Optional: 461E Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Reduction Upgrade
spacer Electrostatic discharge According to IEC 1000-4-2  
spacer Salt fog resistance Optional MIL-STD-810F Method 509.3 Compliance n/a
spacer Water resistance MIL-STD-810F Method 506.4 MIL-STD-810F Method 506.4
spacer Dust resistance MIL-STD-810F Method 510.4 MIL-STD-810F Method 510.4
spacer Regulations FCC, UL, CUL, TUV, CE, CB, CCC, PSE, WHQL, BSMI, e-Mark  
  Footnotes back to top
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1251MB shared memory with 1GB RAM installed. Max 358MB (Vista) or 384MB (XP) with 1.5GB+ RAM

2Located in Media Bay

3Replaces webcam

4Occupies one PCMCIA Tye-II slot

5Battery operation time will vary depending on usage, screen brightness, applications, and other factors.

6Occupies one PCMCIA Tye-II slot

7Available Q3 2008

AAll Toughbook specifications are from Panasonic publicly available product literature. Every effort has been made to provide correct specifications. However, we are not responsible for incorrect information.

BRequires software and activation

C251MB shared memory with 1GB RAM installed. Max 358MB (Vista) or 384MB (XP) with 1.5GB+ RAM

DBattery operation time will vary depending on usage, screen brightness, applications, and other factors.

ETouchscreen models only