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    Panasonic Announces ToughBook S9 12" Ultraportable Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 28, 2010.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 28, 2010
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    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    After 6 months, S9 finally made it to US...
     
    Skyshade, Sep 28, 2010
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    3lb weight is heavy compared to my Toshiba R500 (2.38lbs including optical drive) but perhaps Panasonic don't consider it because it is no longer in production (and the R600 with a similar weight has also been discontinued).

    Perhaps the S9's other selling point is that it offers 800 vertical pixels.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Sep 28, 2010
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  4. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I think it is lightest 12.1" with optical and full voltage CPU...
     
    Skyshade, Sep 28, 2010
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    Quite impressive compared to the 2540p, which weights 1 lb more for only 6 hours of battery life.
     
    00940, Sep 28, 2010
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    I think 3lb is amazing given the features and the durability of the notebook.Now,If I only had a spare $2500 lying around. :D
     
    thundernet, Oct 2, 2010
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    The S9 forced me to relook at the Panasonic R9 and J9 prices. I really like my 2 lb Panasonic R4 but I can not justify spending $1900-$4400 to upgrade to the latest R9 or J9. I am sure they are great laptops but i am unwilling to pay the premium over other laptops.

    Findit

    PS I have purchased an Asus u30-jc but I do want 10" or 11" netbook/laptop. I have to admit the 2lb Panasonic spoiled me.


    Panasonic J9
    990g and with a size of 251.9×171.7×27.3-35.1mm, Panasonic succeed to fit a 10.1” LCD panel with a 1366×768 resolution, an Intel Core i7-640M @ 2.80GHz, 4GB of RAM (8GB Max), 128GB SSD, three USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi ABGN, SDXC, WiMAX and both a D-SUB and HDMI out port.
    Battery lifespan-wise, Panasonic announce up to 6h on the standard battery and up to 11h with the enhanced one.
     
    findit, Nov 12, 2010
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