This laptop has the form factor and functionality of a T520, so immediately, a lot of enthusiasts would love it. The only thing it's missing is the blessed trackpoint.
Need is questionable. Some people might benefit but plenty of others would quite literally be weighed down by the extra tonnage for ports and features that have long since become obscure in the consumer space. In truth an SD card reader and USB-A port alongside the now prevalent thunderbolt/ and basic USB-C ports is probably all the extra oomph most people would genuinely appreciate. But VGA ports and disc drives? That’s not really something relevant in 2019 for most people not working in very specific environments which require them due to legacy equipment.
I mean, I don't see the average user caring about a modular fingerprint sensor or external GPU as long as they can check their email and Twitter. Maybe the long battery life would appeal to people, but swappable batteries are already a thing, even during the curse of the super-light and super-thin Ultrabook.
@@BigTylt yeah, a lot of people just dont want to think about a computer after they purchase it. They just want it to work. I wish more people bought into the idea of making your computer better through modular instead of favoring the convenience of buying a computer and not worrying about how to improve it.
until you see the price.... module laptop concept is nothing new... but in the end it is cheap just buy new laptop this is 2019 not 1999 where laptop price is half a year salary....
I WANT IT! And no, you're not alone in wanting options along these lines; being able to swap out and upgrade drives and GPU's that easily would be amazing!
until you see the price.... module laptop concept is nothing new... but in the end it is cheap just buy new laptop this is 2019 not 1999 where laptop price is half a year salary....
and survived gun fire and cop car roll over (monitor didn't but the rest of the unit was functional enough to fish out data out, according to the official Toughbook site)
@@fidelcatsro6948 tip of the iceberg....Flir front facing camera with distance radar or laser, FM/AM/UHF radio receiver, built in Garmin GPS /w helix antenna, built in GPS time-server, 100Gbit LAN, dual wifi, removable mechanical keyboard with waterproofing/sealing, transflective TFT-LCD display (no back light needed in daylight), fish-finder with detachable mountable sonar. Now that would be a laptop!
I am a construction worker we usually rely on PC with rugged keyboard and mouse. But PC is a pain in the ass to move from place to place. I can see myself using this in a worksite. I will notify regarding this laptop to my Project manager.
Actually there r plenty rugged laptops out there....for professional use....this one is special bcz it is modular....if u want 2 reduce the cost go 4 non modular rugged laptops
what wrong the cheap tablet? this thing more design for work outside that you care of data... more that the computer itself.... a old galaxy s5 active car do the same job....
I use the Dell equivalent. It has a handle. You can rest it on its edges if you need to. No fans. The touchscreen is ultra-bright so you can work outside on a sunny day, no problem. And it's so tough you can bash people to death with it if the need arises. Sure it's expensive, but it's also fully repairable. It's really worth it. F**k Apple.
It is. I worked with THP's pc shop for several years. Loved them Toughbooks. Did not love figuring out how to pay for them or beating approvals out of the central office.
Michael shows tech that no other youtuber even talks about! That Microsoft phone with halo kind screen that never saw the light of day and now this. These are all different category of products and yeh he manages to talk about them so comfortably. I am glad he is the first tech reviewer I found (Back when he was still with Pocketnow!). I watch other reviewers as well but if all of them put out a video at the same time, MrMobile is the one I am watching first.
ikr?? Think of the extra battery capacity alone that could be fitted in the latest laptop model if it was just normal oldschool thickness instead of fricking paper thin. I mean what is the actual practical benefit of having a laptop so thin it gives you paper cuts??
Perhaps, one of the most amazing devices I have seen recently. I know there are companies out there coming out with two screen laptops, which I find useless, but this is just amazing and useful at the same time.
My Alienware is 7.7lbs without charger and I'm carrying it around at least few times a week. I don't think it's too heavy to lift for any healthy adult, my backpack in primary school was probably heavier...
Arjun Anandh That is a thing to admire. Rather than just following everyone and releasing multiple ivideos all month , this man dares to stand out and give us something fresh and exciting Love his creativity 🔥
17 years in the Navy made me love rugged modular notebooks. You can usually pick up used ones dirt cheap. I've owned Panasonic Toughbooks, as well as ones from Dell and Getac. They really are great once you get past the weight.
"What Best Buy shopper wants a four and a half pound laptop in 2019?" I can't speak to Best Buy shoppers, but my gaming laptop weighs about that much, due in part to its large heat pipes and heatsink.
That thing reminds me of my acer Travelmate 6292, mfg date 2009. Okay, I cannot switch out everything, still: important things like battery, harddrive, cd drive, ram and networking card are accessible and I wished more Laptops would offer this. Also its a brick and I often joke about how thats a feature: "programming and smashing people to death, everything a girl needs"
@@bradhaines3142 oh if I was able to switch the gpu to a better Version + give it some more ram (ddr2 only supports 2gb ram chips and I only have two, not sure if ddr2 would even support more than 4gb), I think I would use this one as my main Laptop for the next ten years... So I bought myself a new one. I still use the old one tho, I just love it too much (also the new one has a new ryzen 7 cpu, and has a buggy bios firmware which makes it exponentially harder to install Linux!)
I was first introduced to building my own computer when I worked construction and needed a special laptop for a military contract. The construction market is severely untapped when it comes to computer needs. Thank you for this video, I love seeing items like this become more mainstream.
You could make a video about dog doodoo and still make it a magnificent film for the ages. GOD you are depressingly good i bow down to your magnificence MrMobile.
I did this on my Asus laptop long time ago. Since I need to use multiple OSes and virtualization never satisfy me, I cut open my chassis and, put those OSes on different SSDs, and reload them when I want to switch. Really fantastic.
what best buy buyer wants to buy a 4.5 pound in 2019? someone who wants a MODULAR, long lasting, durable, multiple resistance, and someone who wants to get the full worth of their investment, the specs alone was enough but it being modular was what took the cake for me. thanks for this vid bro
I need one of those Star Trek bags (3:40). If it can actually fit a 15" ThinkPad X1 Extreme, then it could be perfect for days where I'm not having to go to the office.
1:20 "Rather than being forced to the nightmare of MacBook dongles" 1:30 "I can change ports and peripherals modules on the fly" - and they all fit in my portable minivan for spare port modules
Had one of these puppies previously, and they are workaholics... never failed, had everything the Maintenance guys needed!!! Great Legacy platform!!! and Yes it get´s You the 007 looks from people!!
I did panasonic toughbook repair for a 3 party company back in 2011. I have to say the overall quality of the computers has actually improved from what I saw back then. They actually made it look classy to match the toughness of the older ones I worked on. Also I don't recall the older ones having the same level of modularity.
I love this concept! It amazes me how no one has done this before, _and yet this isnt even marketed to the general public?_ its uses for work applications are obviously endless, but consumers that live on laptops would love such freedom The only thing i love more than that are palmtops Id love if they became more mainstream, but for some reason they seem to only be used for _gaming,_ which seems counterintuitive
Precisely. It's the one turn off, but a big one. I've been trying to find ThinkPad alternatives since Lenovo is pissing away the brand, but it seems this won't be it.
@@AcidTripwire my main problem is battery life, either give me a removable battery or give me an internal battery that can get through a MINIMUM of 3 hours of gaming (full brightness, high performance mode) if I can find laptop battery programming software, I would make a shitload of money making aftermarket battery packs that replace the bottom of the chassis, imagine a Razer blade pro with 12h of gaming endurance and enough cooling that it NEVER throttle, even under synthetic loads
@@mwbgaming28 I bought a ThinkPad e460 a few years ago and let me tell you, I've completely regretted it. The only thing it has going for it is the above-average keyboard - the screen is dogshit, the (built in) battery is absolute dogshit, the build quality is subpar. Doesn't really deserve the ThinkPad label. Seems from looking around that my only option right now is upgrading to one of the T-series
@@AcidTripwire even with the T-Series of ThinkPads I wouldn't go beyond the T440, the T420/T420S has the best keyboard of them all and is probably the best "all rounder" of the bunch if you want to keep that legendary ThinkPad build quality And modularity
*ME* : I want a modular, functional, performant, durable & affordable, while still reasonably aesthetic MacBook Pro! :D *Reality → Universe 3.0 → 3rd Dimension → Planet Earth → Average Apple™ Greed* : AM I A JOKE TO YOU?
We used to have a Dell latitude E6430 semi rugged laptop that we used to carry under the passenger seat of our truck. (I worked for a surveying company and we use them mainly for GIS and instrument calibration). It's not as tough as toughbook but it still is pretty durable. It struggles to process real time data from drones so we replaced them with Thinkpad T480
I have used multiple tough books, genteks, and the Dell XFR miltary issued laptops. Aside from the weight they were good computers that took a lot of abuse and kept right on going. I'd almost lean more that direction my self especially with the modular options.
I had a Dell Latitude around 2000 that was somewhat modular. It had two bays, and modular 3.5" floppy drive, CD drive, and battery. You could leave behind what you didn't expect to need, and I believe there was a second battery available, so you could put one in each bay.
The saver line of laptops gained their fame by being tough and modular...alas I don't think they do that anymore....these tough books are very cool! Great review!! Yes wouldn't be nice to be able to get something like this...for a reasonable price!! Yessssssssssss!!!!!!!
I work at a railroad company. We use Toughbooks in our train repair workshops. Need the serial port to connect to train computers and need the oil-resistant keyboard because you know those men don't clean their hands when opearting the computer
If there is any laptop available with average or atleast above average specs and performance and guarantees that it won't break if you throw it. I'm into it.
Yea. Thanks for reviewing at the Toughbook Michael as I been harassing you to check it out for the past year. You didn’t drop it onto the floor like you do with the flimsy thin ultrabooks which is why I thought the toughbook is a better fit for you. I figured it would have “the look” that you would like and it is used as a prop in Hollywood movies. Also, the Toughbook is mil-spec, hardened against radiation too.
There are multiple computer brands(not Apple) that have modular laptops, although not as extreme as this one, that offer the ability to upgrade/replace components when need be. Every one of them carries its own price tag and most sport a Clevo motherboard with slotted GPU and CPU ports, expandable memory and storage, and removable battery packs. Admittedly despite my loyalty to brands like Sager that use Clevo parts I have mulled over getting a tough book more than a few times. Our techs have them out of necessity in the field because of needing to access CCTV cameras on a 30 story building directly to troubleshoot, or at the top of a ladder. Sometimes in the rain, and sometimes at the risk of dropping the computer. Plus the benefit of being able to bring it back to the office, dock it and pick up where you left off is awesome.
Personally, as a student, I would rather a thinner 2-in-1 laptop that can be folded back to allow for easier handwriting in notes, or annotating a document, and make up for lost functionality/legacy ports through dongles, especially if I am going to have to carry around expansion packs anyway. My laptop allows me to connect up to two extra monitors (One VGA through a USB-C dongle, one HDMI) at a desk, fold the keyboard back, and use the laptop display as a third monitor, as well as connect through Ethernet (again, using a dongle). The dongles were much cheaper than the xPaks, at less than $20 each, and are much easier to carry in a case or in a pocket than the xPaks seem to be, not to mention portable between computers.
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This product is a perfect example of something the consumer NEEDS, but doesn't actually WANT. Damn marketing, it transformed us into goddamned sheep.
This laptop has the form factor and functionality of a T520, so immediately, a lot of enthusiasts would love it. The only thing it's missing is the blessed trackpoint.
Razvan David time for a f***ing crusade!
Razvan David : You are so right.
Need is questionable. Some people might benefit but plenty of others would quite literally be weighed down by the extra tonnage for ports and features that have long since become obscure in the consumer space. In truth an SD card reader and USB-A port alongside the now prevalent thunderbolt/ and basic USB-C ports is probably all the extra oomph most people would genuinely appreciate. But VGA ports and disc drives? That’s not really something relevant in 2019 for most people not working in very specific environments which require them due to legacy equipment.
@@Knightfaller Deus Vult!
"Cosmetics of an armored truck" I absolutely love how armored trucks look like.
Now I want an Armored Truck to match my Toughbook! XD
As someone who's in armoured truck business, I want this!
@@g60force If things get supper uggly, you can use it as last ditch weapon!
ya it will match my ulefone armor 3
Im sure all of us watching this would agree with you kind stranger
This is a really cool idea. It would be cool if the modular nature of this laptop made it's way down to more normal laptops
I mean, I don't see the average user caring about a modular fingerprint sensor or external GPU as long as they can check their email and Twitter. Maybe the long battery life would appeal to people, but swappable batteries are already a thing, even during the curse of the super-light and super-thin Ultrabook.
@@BigTylt yeah, a lot of people just dont want to think about a computer after they purchase it. They just want it to work. I wish more people bought into the idea of making your computer better through modular instead of favoring the convenience of buying a computer and not worrying about how to improve it.
until you see the price.... module laptop concept is nothing new... but in the end it is cheap just buy new laptop this is 2019 not 1999 where laptop price is half a year salary....
thinkpads
Yolo Piop 2, Agreed 👍
Love how Panasonic put a rgb keyboard on a computer for the workforce
Probably to work in dark
@@asit6947 or you know to flex on your co-workers.
lots of normies cannot type in the dark
Really dumb comment considering your channel name. Think before you type
@@ster9765 how is it a stupid comment?
I WANT IT!
And no, you're not alone in wanting options along these lines; being able to swap out and upgrade drives and GPU's that easily would be amazing!
until you see the price.... module laptop concept is nothing new... but in the end it is cheap just buy new laptop this is 2019 not 1999 where laptop price is half a year salary....
@@campkira "this is 2019 not 1999 where laptop price is half a year salary"
Apple wants to know your location.
I would take out a loan and buy one immediately if I can get a 1060 for it (assuming I could find someone to sell it to me)
Like a usb c egpu
So this is that laptop Police be having inside their car huh
*more like the laptop they'll soon have, depending on their IT and Purchases department
they should build cb radio card into it as well..
and survived gun fire and cop car roll over (monitor didn't but the rest of the unit was functional enough to fish out data out, according to the official Toughbook site)
@@fidelcatsro6948 tip of the iceberg....Flir front facing camera with distance radar or laser, FM/AM/UHF radio receiver, built in Garmin GPS /w helix antenna, built in GPS time-server, 100Gbit LAN, dual wifi, removable mechanical keyboard with waterproofing/sealing, transflective TFT-LCD display (no back light needed in daylight), fish-finder with detachable mountable sonar. Now that would be a laptop!
We had one that saved a cop's life so it does the job.
I am a construction worker we usually rely on PC with rugged keyboard and mouse. But PC is a pain in the ass to move from place to place. I can see myself using this in a worksite. I will notify regarding this laptop to my Project manager.
Actually there r plenty rugged laptops out there....for professional use....this one is special bcz it is modular....if u want 2 reduce the cost go 4 non modular rugged laptops
what wrong the cheap tablet? this thing more design for work outside that you care of data... more that the computer itself.... a old galaxy s5 active car do the same job....
@@campkira Can it run -Crysis- CAD? Neodata? photoshop? Adobe premiere?
Sorry. Sometimes you just need windows with mouse and keyboard environment.
@@campkira He is a construction worker... probably has proprietary softwer there that only runs on Windows....
@@campkira your cheap tablet can't cater to construction needs such as CAD, photoshop or illustrator. Adobe OTG can't even read my PSDs.
"Duh, it's the handle!"
That's a like.
Take it to the Apple store.
"Hi there, I want you to look at my laptop"
"Why?"
"'cos it's fuckin' awesome"
40 hours?? Damn son. This is one thicc boi but the packs are a very interesting way to rebuke the stringy dongle life.
I think he said 14 hours, but maaan would a laptop with 40 hours of battery be an instant buy.
@Master Jorn Nope, pause at 1:46, the screen says 1 day 18 hours remaining = 42 hours. That’s with two huge batteries docked in.
A thicc boi that weighs as much as an HP Spectre.
@@dougnulton omg stop this monstrosity
one problem battery that size is not allow on the plane...
Just checked official website and found there is in fact a solar charge that can go with this laptop........
shut up and take my hard earned coins!
Nice! A computer designed for the collapse of civilization! Just in time...
Damn, I want one now.
Huh my macbook has small wide screen to change emojis so this is way better than toughbook
Solar charge?
The question here is; would you use it instead of the Macbook?
I think he hinted on Twitter recently that he was going to switch to a Surface Book
GPU isn't powerful enough, sadly.
@@noah_the_nerd Nah, I only posted a receipt from the Microsoft Store. The machine I received has double the screens of a Surface. :)
@@TheMrMobile Cool, thanks for the clarification!
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] holy crap is it the surface foldable thingy?
2:35 best gif reference ever
I was worried no one would get it. Haha
@@TheMrMobile Brent Rambo would be proud
surprised nobody noticed this.
@@TheMrMobile so happy that i noticed.
@@TheMrMobile There are dozens of us!
LOL I can't stop laughing at your thumbs up kid impression!
He is that kid.
@Swapnil Sinha 2:30
@@June-mi9th ua-cam.com/video/KMlSgRVR-XE/v-deo.html
Why is aestetic of an armoured truck a downside? I find it awesome
Fuck yeah, same
One of the things that make your channel unique is your way of talking about the products you review, please keep up these kinda reviews.
I use the Dell equivalent. It has a handle. You can rest it on its edges if you need to. No fans. The touchscreen is ultra-bright so you can work outside on a sunny day, no problem. And it's so tough you can bash people to death with it if the need arises. Sure it's expensive, but it's also fully repairable. It's really worth it. F**k Apple.
This seems like it was made to be an IT department’s dream.
It is. I worked with THP's pc shop for several years. Loved them Toughbooks. Did not love figuring out how to pay for them or beating approvals out of the central office.
It so is. I have private clients in addition to my IT day job and they love these. I bucked up and bought one for myself but wish they had a 6 core
Michael....I am a Construction Director and you just made my day. My IT are already scrambling but even they have a hard time locating this model.
This is basically the T420 Mark II
I love it so much oh my god
They should call the next one the T800
T420 with good specs and even better modularity
@@mwbgaming28 It's a T420 that doesn't burn your lap if you put anything over an i5 in it.
@@BigTylt mine doesn't do that anyway, I made a custom 300wh battery that covers the whole bottom of the computer with cells
Michael shows tech that no other youtuber even talks about!
That Microsoft phone with halo kind screen that never saw the light of day and now this. These are all different category of products and yeh he manages to talk about them so comfortably.
I am glad he is the first tech reviewer I found (Back when he was still with Pocketnow!). I watch other reviewers as well but if all of them put out a video at the same time, MrMobile is the one I am watching first.
"What Best Buy shopper wants a 4.5 lb laptop in 2019?" I do, that thing is sweet! I hate that most 2019 tech has to be treated like fine china.
ikr?? Think of the extra battery capacity alone that could be fitted in the latest laptop model if it was just normal oldschool thickness instead of fricking paper thin. I mean what is the actual practical benefit of having a laptop so thin it gives you paper cuts??
Up until you said "not marketed to consumers" I was like "not seeing any issues so far".
...but available from any e-tailer such as CDW, PCMall, etc
I remember standing on, and dropping water over, the original (?) Toughbooks some 25 ish years ago. I wanted one then and I still want one today.
$500 on E-Bay!
I loved this video! The action-packed nature of it and those music beat synchronisations were a joy to watch. good job Michael and team!
Michael, your facial expressions always makes me chuckle.
college acting days sure come in useful 😂
Love this matured reviews even after 3 years they still make sense.
Perhaps, one of the most amazing devices I have seen recently. I know there are companies out there coming out with two screen laptops, which I find useless, but this is just amazing and useful at the same time.
4.5pounds thats heavy? my thinkpad t440p weighs 5-6pounds and i travel with it everywhere.
RIP your back.
My notebook 9 pro (2018) weighs 3.8lbs.
I just switch from the mac air to the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 and it weights 2.76lbs haha
My Alienware is 7.7lbs without charger and I'm carrying it around at least few times a week. I don't think it's too heavy to lift for any healthy adult, my backpack in primary school was probably heavier...
Lol mine is 6pound...😂😅😅 But hey who cares
Other reviewers: behind iPhone 11
Here we have mr.mobile behind Panasonic tough book😅
Arjun Anandh That is a thing to admire. Rather than just following everyone and releasing multiple ivideos all month , this man dares to stand out and give us something fresh and exciting
Love his creativity 🔥
That's why we love Mr.Mobile!
17 years in the Navy made me love rugged modular notebooks. You can usually pick up used ones dirt cheap. I've owned Panasonic Toughbooks, as well as ones from Dell and Getac. They really are great once you get past the weight.
Yes! More modular stuff!
Not only does it satiate the geek in us, it gives us more choice and is more environmentally friendly.
"What Best Buy shopper wants a four and a half pound laptop in 2019?"
I can't speak to Best Buy shoppers, but my gaming laptop weighs about that much, due in part to its large heat pipes and heatsink.
That thing reminds me of my acer Travelmate 6292, mfg date 2009.
Okay, I cannot switch out everything, still: important things like battery, harddrive, cd drive, ram and networking card are accessible and I wished more Laptops would offer this.
Also its a brick and I often joke about how thats a feature: "programming and smashing people to death, everything a girl needs"
@@bradhaines3142 oh if I was able to switch the gpu to a better Version + give it some more ram (ddr2 only supports 2gb ram chips and I only have two, not sure if ddr2 would even support more than 4gb), I think I would use this one as my main Laptop for the next ten years...
So I bought myself a new one. I still use the old one tho, I just love it too much (also the new one has a new ryzen 7 cpu, and has a buggy bios firmware which makes it exponentially harder to install Linux!)
I was first introduced to building my own computer when I worked construction and needed a special laptop for a military contract. The construction market is severely untapped when it comes to computer needs. Thank you for this video, I love seeing items like this become more mainstream.
I'm surprised he hasn't hit one million yet. Easily one of the best mobile channels on UA-cam
Wooow it just works as any pre-2013 laptop!
Where you can replace parts..
Good old times...
@@piotralex5 Btw sorry for the rant-included comment, its that this new industry trend really pisses me off..
Who DOESN'T watch Mr. Mobile's videos all the way 'til the end??
No one sir, even I watch his sponsors note too, for his amazing narration
You could make a video about dog doodoo and still make it a magnificent film for the ages. GOD you are depressingly good i bow down to your magnificence MrMobile.
As a Panasonic Employee...I feel soo proud watching this.
Finally, 1000 nits in a laptop... I still can't work outside with my MacBook...
Quality Video .. Perfect as usual .. thanks Mr.Mobile 😊
All love from Yemen ✌
I did this on my Asus laptop long time ago. Since I need to use multiple OSes and virtualization never satisfy me, I cut open my chassis and, put those OSes on different SSDs, and reload them when I want to switch. Really fantastic.
I never miss any of your videos.. and then I watch every second of it.. getting to know tech while getting super entertained.. thanks mr.mobile.
Before watching my dream laptop was
Macbook
After watching panasonic laptop 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 its sooo awsome
I actually quite like the aesthetic. It looks like something a pioneer on Mars would have.
what best buy buyer wants to buy a 4.5 pound in 2019? someone who wants a MODULAR, long lasting, durable, multiple resistance, and someone who wants to get the full worth of their investment, the specs alone was enough but it being modular was what took the cake for me. thanks for this vid bro
But they won't sell it to you unless you own a business, not sure why
THIS IS THE FUTURE! Finally! I love modular..anything. Now we need modular cars!!
I could get huge biceps If I carried this everyday
Weighs just as much as 15" MBP
Yes, I know you are joking. Don't woosh me.
@@themogus I think 'Don't woosh me', is just about the best thing I've heard this year 😂
@@JonathanDavidJ 😂😂😂😂😂
@@themogus r/notawoooosh
@@BigTylt hahaha
I thought its base price would be higher. And it is...impressive
I need one of those Star Trek bags (3:40). If it can actually fit a 15" ThinkPad X1 Extreme, then it could be perfect for days where I'm not having to go to the office.
Can't wait for them to arrive at surplus stores!
This has been the toughbook I wanted. Hoping the price is anti Mackbook pricing, too!
It isn't being sold to consumers. You have to buy them on behalf of a business.
1:20 "Rather than being forced to the nightmare of MacBook dongles"
1:30 "I can change ports and peripherals modules on the fly" - and they all fit in my portable minivan for spare port modules
Mr Fisher you've nailed down the voice quality and modulation...love from Mumbai
I need this in my life.
Unfortunately consumer are stuck with light and thin laptop rather than one which they can make according to their needs.
That's the problem with iCancer, it infects everything
Loving the rush of videos ,😍😍
Same
Cosmetic aesthetics reminiscent of a Tank are what some people want!
Bought one for my son and will buy one for my grandson to his next birthday!
The college acting part killed me🤣, You sir have the one of the funniest, subtle personalities around.
Does somebody knows where to find that interactive lcars background/program ? And the blue messenger bag is rad
Modular like the 2000s powebooks, handle like the 2000s iBooks
Had one of these puppies previously, and they are workaholics... never failed, had everything the Maintenance guys needed!!! Great Legacy platform!!! and Yes it get´s You the 007 looks from people!!
if they make a Floppy Drive Expantion, then I am *BUYING* that laptop.
I absolutely ADORE Toughbooks, but I hate how expensive they are used. :(
Dude. We need this. I can see the advertisement already:
*Panasaonic Toughbook: Not for soyboys.*
just that this laptop exists makes me happy
I did panasonic toughbook repair for a 3 party company back in 2011. I have to say the overall quality of the computers has actually improved from what I saw back then. They actually made it look classy to match the toughness of the older ones I worked on. Also I don't recall the older ones having the same level of modularity.
I'll take 2 , SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY !!!!
Why would this not be available for consumers?
Yes. we want more of that.
I love this concept! It amazes me how no one has done this before, _and yet this isnt even marketed to the general public?_
its uses for work applications are obviously endless, but consumers that live on laptops would love such freedom
The only thing i love more than that are palmtops
Id love if they became more mainstream, but for some reason they seem to only be used for _gaming,_ which seems counterintuitive
It's a shame the module interface is proprietary.
Yeah, they just had to ruin an otherwise perfect laptop, just to keep it away from consumers
Precisely. It's the one turn off, but a big one. I've been trying to find ThinkPad alternatives since Lenovo is pissing away the brand, but it seems this won't be it.
@@AcidTripwire my main problem is battery life, either give me a removable battery or give me an internal battery that can get through a MINIMUM of 3 hours of gaming (full brightness, high performance mode)
if I can find laptop battery programming software, I would make a shitload of money making aftermarket battery packs that replace the bottom of the chassis, imagine a Razer blade pro with 12h of gaming endurance and enough cooling that it NEVER throttle, even under synthetic loads
@@mwbgaming28 I bought a ThinkPad e460 a few years ago and let me tell you, I've completely regretted it. The only thing it has going for it is the above-average keyboard - the screen is dogshit, the (built in) battery is absolute dogshit, the build quality is subpar. Doesn't really deserve the ThinkPad label. Seems from looking around that my only option right now is upgrading to one of the T-series
@@AcidTripwire even with the T-Series of ThinkPads I wouldn't go beyond the T440, the T420/T420S has the best keyboard of them all and is probably the best "all rounder" of the bunch if you want to keep that legendary ThinkPad build quality And modularity
This laptop looks like the laptop that usually used by the terrorist/hacker in the action movies...
I just see a police car laptop.
I disagree, it actually looks like the laptop the CIA or FBI agents going after the terrorist/hacker would use 😉
This is going to Boom into popularity.
*laughed out loud when he saw the Floppy A-drive at the end of the video.* YES! XD!!!
*ME* : I want a modular, functional, performant, durable & affordable, while still reasonably aesthetic MacBook Pro! :D
*Reality → Universe 3.0 → 3rd Dimension → Planet Earth → Average Apple™ Greed* : AM I A JOKE TO YOU?
The lenovos were trying to do that a while back. Look up y510p
The y510p is a gaming laptop...
Well done, Panasonic. Respect.
We used to have a Dell latitude E6430 semi rugged laptop that we used to carry under the passenger seat of our truck. (I worked for a surveying company and we use them mainly for GIS and instrument calibration). It's not as tough as toughbook but it still is pretty durable. It struggles to process real time data from drones so we replaced them with Thinkpad T480
so let me get this straight. you hate dongles, but looove "expansion packs"?
The Anti-MacBook, so pretty much every non-Mac laptop?
Love the concept. Great review... Again!!
Your narrating skills are phenomenal!
I have used multiple tough books, genteks, and the Dell XFR miltary issued laptops. Aside from the weight they were good computers that took a lot of abuse and kept right on going. I'd almost lean more that direction my self especially with the modular options.
I had a Dell Latitude around 2000 that was somewhat modular. It had two bays, and modular 3.5" floppy drive, CD drive, and battery. You could leave behind what you didn't expect to need, and I believe there was a second battery available, so you could put one in each bay.
This video was really well put together. Goodjob!
The saver line of laptops gained their fame by being tough and modular...alas I don't think they do that anymore....these tough books are very cool! Great review!! Yes wouldn't be nice to be able to get something like this...for a reasonable price!! Yessssssssssss!!!!!!!
I work at a railroad company. We use Toughbooks in our train repair workshops. Need the serial port to connect to train computers and need the oil-resistant keyboard because you know those men don't clean their hands when opearting the computer
If there is any laptop available with average or atleast above average specs and performance and guarantees that it won't break if you throw it.
I'm into it.
Panasonic has done something extraordinary
Great Review as Always Michael....
Only Mr. Mobile can bring my attention to products like these. Thanks
I want one, this laptop will give me back the life I had before. Marking this on the lookout.
4:09 Stylish look =D
Yea. Thanks for reviewing at the Toughbook Michael as I been harassing you to check it out for the past year. You didn’t drop it onto the floor like you do with the flimsy thin ultrabooks which is why I thought the toughbook is a better fit for you. I figured it would have “the look” that you would like and it is used as a prop in Hollywood movies.
Also, the Toughbook is mil-spec, hardened against radiation too.
There are multiple computer brands(not Apple) that have modular laptops, although not as extreme as this one, that offer the ability to upgrade/replace components when need be. Every one of them carries its own price tag and most sport a Clevo motherboard with slotted GPU and CPU ports, expandable memory and storage, and removable battery packs.
Admittedly despite my loyalty to brands like Sager that use Clevo parts I have mulled over getting a tough book more than a few times. Our techs have them out of necessity in the field because of needing to access CCTV cameras on a 30 story building directly to troubleshoot, or at the top of a ladder. Sometimes in the rain, and sometimes at the risk of dropping the computer. Plus the benefit of being able to bring it back to the office, dock it and pick up where you left off is awesome.
Personally, as a student, I would rather a thinner 2-in-1 laptop that can be folded back to allow for easier handwriting in notes, or annotating a document, and make up for lost functionality/legacy ports through dongles, especially if I am going to have to carry around expansion packs anyway. My laptop allows me to connect up to two extra monitors (One VGA through a USB-C dongle, one HDMI) at a desk, fold the keyboard back, and use the laptop display as a third monitor, as well as connect through Ethernet (again, using a dongle). The dongles were much cheaper than the xPaks, at less than $20 each, and are much easier to carry in a case or in a pocket than the xPaks seem to be, not to mention portable between computers.
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Yeah but those don’t have as much power as this does.
Superb review as usual! I expect to see one of these aboard the ISS in the not too distant future.
This channel is so underrated ☹️