Panasonic Toughbook CF-54C0001CM 54

Rugged alloy screen lid ; Solid, retractable metal handle ; Outstanding array of ports as well as a port replicator dock ; Most ports are protected by weather-sealed port covers

Excessively long initial startup ; No protective cover for power jack or optical drive ; Bottom chassis doesn't feel as rugged as some competitors ; SSD should be standard

At the end of the day the Panasonic Toughbook 54 is an impressive rugged notebook that will survive far more than most business-class notebooks. Unfortunately, the Toughbook 54 isn’t completely flawless … nor is it completely suited to every environment.