Optional 850-nit sunlight-viewable touchscreen
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The Toughbook CF-53 includes 4 USB Type A ports
The mk1 has x1 USB 3.0, x3 USB 2.0
The mk2-mk4 have x2 USB 3.0, x2 USB 2.0
The Toughbook CF-53 has a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels
Check out our CF-53 port diagram here
The Toughbook CF-53 has the following ports:
HDMIA touchscreen for Toughbook CF-53 is optional.
It can be added on to the Toughbook CF-53 and it gives it a boost in brightness as well.
No, the Toughbook CF-53 webcam is optional
A built-in webcam can be installed, please reach out beforehand if you wish to purchase
The Toughbook CF-53 is commonly used in the following industries:
PoliceType | Semi-Rugged / Business Rugged |
Condition | Refurbished |
Processor |
Intel Core i3-2310M Processor, 2.1GHz, 3MB Cache / Intel Core i5-2520M vPro Processor, 2.5GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, 3MB Cache (mk1) Intel Core i5-3320M vPro Processor, 2.6GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz, 3MB Cache(mk2) Intel Core i5-3340M vPro Processor, 2.7GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz, 3MB Cache (mk3) Intel Core i5-4310U vPro Processor, 2.0GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, 3MB Cache (mk4) |
Storage |
Up to 2TB SSD (Solid State Drive) (all models) 320GB 5400rpm (i3 model) / 320GB 7200rpm (i5 models) HDD (mk1) 500GB 7200rpm HDD (mk2) 500GB 7200rpm HDD (mk3) 500GB 7200rpm HDD (mk4) |
Display | 14” HD (720p) LED 1366 x 768 (2-400 nit) non-touch / Touchscreen - 14” HD (720p) LED 1366 x 768 (2-850 nit sunlight-viewable) |
RAM / Memory |
Core i3 2GB standard / 8GB upgradeable (DDR3-1333MHz PC3-10600 / Core i5 4GB standard / 8GB upgradeable (DDR3-1333MHz PC3-10600) (mk1) 4GB standard / 16GB upgradeable (DDR3-1333MHz PC3-10600) (mk2) 4GB standard / 16GB upgradeable (DDR3-1333MHz PC3-10600) (mk3) 4GB standard / 16GB upgradeable (DDR3-1600MHz PC3-12800) (mk4) |
Operating System | Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (Windows 7 Pro/XP Pro optional) |
Certifications | MIL-STD-810G |
Keyboard |
87 Key Mechanical Keyboard Optional Emissive Backlit Keyboard |
Camera | Optional Webcam |
Interfaces & Expansion Slots |
Docking connector Dedicated 100-pin HDMI Type A VGA D-sub 15-pin Headphones/speaker Mini-jack stereo Serial D-sub 9-pin USB 3.0 (x 1), USB 2.0 (x 3) (mk1) USB 3.0 (x 2), USB 2.0 (x 2) (mk2 - mk4) PC Card Type II (PCMCIA) SD Card (SDXC) ExpressCard/54 Optional IEEE 1394a (FireWire) 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 Optional 2nd LAN 10/100/1000 Optional 56K Modem |
Wireless |
Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n / Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n (mk1) Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n (mk2) Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 802.11a/b/g/n (mk3) Intel Dual Band Wireless AC7260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (mk4) |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 2.0 (mk1) (On models equipped with Bluetooth) Bluetooth 4.0 (mk2 - mk4) |
Integrated Options |
4G LTE multi carrier mobile broadband with satellite GPS GPS (SiRFstarIIITM) 720P webcam and digital mic 2nd LAN or FireWire or RJ-11 modem or dual antenna pass-through Insertable SmartCard reader Contactless SmartCard/RFID reader Fingerprint reader Hard drive heater |
Dimensions & Weight | 11.1"(L) x 13.4"(W) x 1.8-2.2"(H) 5.6 - 6.5 lbs |
Warranty | 180 Days extendable to 3 years |
What's In The Box | Toughbook CF-53, AC Charger |
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