At 7.4 pounds, the system is a bit on the heavy side, but a sturdy built-in briefcase-style handle makes the Toughbook 52 easy to carry. The 15.4-inch widescreen display is a thing of beauty, delivering crisp, high-resolution (1920 x 1200) images with excellent viewing angles. There was some loss of color definition when we viewed the screen in direct sunlight, but it was still readable.
We particularly like the keyboard, which has a deep key plunge and is quiet enough not to disturb those around you. It has large letters printed on each key to help you see in dimly lit environments. Hard plastic covers snap into place to protect the FireWire and USB ports, as well as the modem, Ethernet, VGA, and serial jacks. Read the rest of this entry »
