"The Anti-MacBook" - Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 Review

[@ayopiop2392]

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

[@BigTylt]

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.

[@ayopiop2392]

@@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.

[@campkira]

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....

[@finback2005]

thinkpads

[@Saif0412]

Yolo Piop 2, Agreed 👍

[@Sphyxx]

"Cosmetics of an armored truck" I absolutely love how armored trucks look like.

[@g60force]

Now I want an Armored Truck to match my Toughbook! XD

[@alperenerol1852]

As someone who's in armoured truck business, I want this!

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

@@g60force If things get supper uggly, you can use it as last ditch weapon!

[@robertm1112]

ya it will match my ulefone armor 3

[@justin-hurd]

Im sure all of us watching this would agree with you kind stranger

[@Etaukan]

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!

[@campkira]

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....

[@swaggsmr.2607]

@@campkira "this is 2019 not 1999 where laptop price is half a year salary" Apple wants to know your location.

[@mwbgaming28]

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)

[@feboober]

Like a usb c egpu

[@Steph.98114]

Love how Panasonic put a rgb keyboard on a computer for the workforce

[@asit6947]

Probably to work in dark

[@thatguynar]

@@asit6947 or you know to flex on your co-workers.

[@VitoPlaysGames]

lots of normies cannot type in the dark

[@ster9765]

Really dumb comment considering your channel name. Think before you type

[@Steph.98114]

@@ster9765 how is it a stupid comment?

[@razvandavid1510]

This product is a perfect example of something the consumer NEEDS, but doesn't actually WANT. Damn marketing, it transformed us into goddamned sheep.

[@BigTylt]

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.

[@Knightfaller]

Razvan David time for a f***ing crusade!

[@kshumon2000]

Razvan David : You are so right.

[@0mildoo]

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.

[@Ivanmaradonaaa]

@@Knightfaller Deus Vult!

[@VnsFurs]

"Duh, it's the handle!" That's a like.

[@FigWidIt]

So this is that laptop Police be having inside their car huh

[@LouisSubearth]

*more like the laptop they'll soon have, depending on their IT and Purchases department

[@fidelcatsro6948]

they should build cb radio card into it as well..

[@LieshaCichol]

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)

[@davey3765]

@@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!

[@NettechZelkova]

We had one that saved a cop's life so it does the job.

[@anjanbabu4625]

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.

[@avikdas9649]

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

[@campkira]

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....

[@0Raik]

@@campkira Can it run -Crysis- CAD? Neodata? photoshop? Adobe premiere? Sorry. Sometimes you just need windows with mouse and keyboard environment.

[@swaggsmr.2607]

@@campkira He is a construction worker... probably has proprietary softwer there that only runs on Windows....

[@ZeeTaylor25]

@@campkira your cheap tablet can't cater to construction needs such as CAD, photoshop or illustrator. Adobe OTG can't even read my PSDs.

[@deanchur]

Take it to the Apple store. "Hi there, I want you to look at my laptop" "Why?" "'cos it's fuckin' awesome"

[@dougnulton]

40 hours?? Damn son. This is one thicc boi but the packs are a very interesting way to rebuke the stringy dongle life.

[@jornthree8881]

I think he said 14 hours, but maaan would a laptop with 40 hours of battery be an instant buy.

[@dougnulton]

@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.

[@BigTylt]

A thicc boi that weighs as much as an HP Spectre.

[@avikdas9649]

@@dougnulton omg stop this monstrosity

[@campkira]

one problem battery that size is not allow on the plane...

[@isgnrk]

2:35 best gif reference ever

[@TheMrMobile]

I was worried no one would get it. Haha

[@amnottabs]

@@TheMrMobile Brent Rambo would be proud

[@bean_TM]

surprised nobody noticed this.

[@bean_TM]

@@TheMrMobile so happy that i noticed.

[@DaviMourao]

@@TheMrMobile There are dozens of us!

[@waleedalrashed1411]

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.

[@will3641]

Just checked official website and found there is in fact a solar charge that can go with this laptop........

[@stardust6004]

shut up and take my hard earned coins!

[@TheSulross]

Nice! A computer designed for the collapse of civilization! Just in time...

[@g00glegoggle72]

Damn, I want one now.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Huh my macbook has small wide screen to change emojis so this is way better than toughbook

[@efraim.]

Solar charge?

[@samsungshield1297]

LOL I can't stop laughing at your thumbs up kid impression!

[@June-mi9th]

He is that kid.

Time stamp..?

[@HappyCheeryChap]

@ 2:30

[@jevvf3246]

@@June-mi9th kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX7PhJqIi7dgjqc

[@uknwwho2984]

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!

[@raunaqgupta33]

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.

[@ahmedbhaa]

The question here is; would you use it instead of the Macbook?

[@noah_the_nerd]

I think he hinted on Twitter recently that he was going to switch to a Surface Book

[@TheMrMobile]

GPU isn't powerful enough, sadly.

[@TheMrMobile]

@@noah_the_nerd Nah, I only posted a receipt from the Microsoft Store. The machine I received has double the screens of a Surface. :)

[@noah_the_nerd]

@@TheMrMobile Cool, thanks for the clarification!

[@ayopiop2392]

MrMobile [Michael Fisher] holy crap is it the surface foldable thingy?

[@BenjaminLaban-vb9ge]

Love this matured reviews even after 3 years they still make sense.

[@maxhax367]

Why is aestetic of an armoured truck a downside? I find it awesome

[@meflea3675]

Fuck yeah, same

[@unknown3158]

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.

[@Kajenko]

This is basically the T420 Mark II I love it so much oh my god

[@dgurevich1]

They should call the next one the T800

[@mwbgaming28]

T420 with good specs and even better modularity

[@BigTylt]

@@mwbgaming28 It's a T420 that doesn't burn your lap if you put anything over an i5 in it.

[@mwbgaming28]

@@BigTylt mine doesn't do that anyway, I made a custom 300wh battery that covers the whole bottom of the computer with cells

[@mohsinsheikh66]

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.

[@tams805]

Yes! More modular stuff! Not only does it satiate the geek in us, it gives us more choice and is more environmentally friendly.

[@Bobthebuilder89]

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.

[@speedyg2012]

Michael, your facial expressions always makes me chuckle.

[@Thisath100]

college acting days sure come in useful 😂

[@g1998k]

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.

[@CollinKeegan]

This seems like it was made to be an IT department’s dream.

[@robertedwards7950]

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.

[@circuitsandcigars1278]

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

[@akashdeeph.2865]

Mr Fisher you've nailed down the voice quality and modulation...love from Mumbai

[@Theironlefty]

4.5pounds thats heavy? my thinkpad t440p weighs 5-6pounds and i travel with it everywhere.

[@MadOrange644]

RIP your back.

[@typicaltechlifettl2903]

My notebook 9 pro (2018) weighs 3.8lbs.

[@halomc322]

I just switch from the mac air to the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 and it weights 2.76lbs haha

[@djunia4u]

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...

[@avikdas9649]

Lol mine is 6pound...😂😅😅 But hey who cares

[@pcr3323]

Always the best Review's Ever. There is more quality to it. I watch it even if I not interested in the device... Awesome buddy!!!

[@UKAirscape]

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.

[@drcovell]

$500 on E-Bay!

[@Poorgeniu5]

Can't wait for them to arrive at surplus stores!

[@Polyester_Avalanche]

"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.

[@utrak]

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??

[@Turd_Ferguson666]

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.

[@TheNefastor]

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.

[@Epicmango7]

I'm surprised he hasn't hit one million yet. Easily one of the best mobile channels on KZbin

[@eduardoavila646]

Wooow it just works as any pre-2013 laptop! Where you can replace parts.. Good old times...

[@eduardoavila646]

@@piotralex5 Btw sorry for the rant-included comment, its that this new industry trend really pisses me off..

[@JudahFringes]

Once again, another Bomb review. Always the needed content in my opinion. Definitely digging it.

[@papilloneffect4015]

Up until you said "not marketed to consumers" I was like "not seeing any issues so far".

[@swh114]

...but available from any e-tailer such as CDW, PCMall, etc

[@hhthoj]

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.

[@xig4385]

Quality Video .. Perfect as usual .. thanks Mr.Mobile 😊 All love from Yemen ✌

[@jforce321]

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.

[@nmotschidontwannagivemyrea8932]

"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.

[@lacitysun]

Your narrating skills are phenomenal!

[@arju76]

Other reviewers: behind iPhone 11 Here we have mr.mobile behind Panasonic tough book😅

[@furqansiddiqui8129]

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 🔥

[@arju76]

That's why we love Mr.Mobile!

[@stockman214]

Love this video! I'm with you, Michael. As a Note 9 user, I'm all about mobile and versatile functionality! - I wish this concept would be represented in the consumer market as well! Thank you for sharing.

[@ArnavKathuriapersonal]

Before watching my dream laptop was Macbook After watching panasonic laptop 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 its sooo awsome

[@hash00ify]

Only Mr. Mobile can bring my attention to products like these. Thanks

[@CristalianaIvor]

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"

[@CristalianaIvor]

@@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!)

[@AWilson3342]

Always wanted one of these when I was a kid, cool to see how they're progressing year after year

[@jamesw2831]

I thought its base price would be higher. And it is...impressive

[@9inchpp]

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

[@robertfox05]

Who DOESN'T watch Mr. Mobile's videos all the way 'til the end??

[@nish2997]

No one sir, even I watch his sponsors note too, for his amazing narration

[@GidionLivingson]

thank you for the review, I've thought about this long time ago since college, but I never know panasonic made one. thx u sir for the video

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

This has been the toughbook I wanted. Hoping the price is anti Mackbook pricing, too!

[@BigTylt]

It isn't being sold to consumers. You have to buy them on behalf of a business.

[@danw1955]

So glad to see these are still around! I've worked on several of the older ones from the XP days, and they were actually pleasant to get into and service. Very seldom were there any issues with the keyboard unless they had something heavy dropped on them. Touchpad failures were fairly common, but not that hard to replace, plus you had the option to ignore it and just use a wireless or wired USB mouse instead. The SSD upgrade is REALLY nice, and the fact that you don't even have to break open the case to get to it, is a definite plus! I would buy one in a minute if I had the extra bucks (and I use mostly Mac these days, although pre-butterfly keyboard and touchbar (2012)).😉

[@SteinGauslaaStrindhaug]

I actually quite like the aesthetic. It looks like something a pioneer on Mars would have.

[@richtaylor6039]

Great vid as usual and by the way, thanks for showing System 47. I had no idea it still ran these days. Excellent. :-)

[@richtaylor6039]

Oh....just realised that isn't system 47. Anyone know what it is?

[@MariusHofert]

Finally, 1000 nits in a laptop... I still can't work outside with my MacBook...

[@theunboxingexperience3480]

This video was really well put together. Goodjob!

[@someguy6183]

I could get huge biceps If I carried this everyday

[@themogus]

Weighs just as much as 15" MBP Yes, I know you are joking. Don't woosh me.

[@JonathanDavidJ]

@@themogus I think 'Don't woosh me', is just about the best thing I've heard this year 😂

[@xig4385]

@@JonathanDavidJ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BigTylt]

@@themogus r/notawoooosh

[@themogus]

@@BigTylt hahaha

[@Ravii24365]

Great Review as Always Michael....

[@Cookysful]

Does somebody knows where to find that interactive lcars background/program ? And the blue messenger bag is rad

[@daellis130]

Love the concept. Great review... Again!!

[@sidwahi773]

Loving the rush of videos ,😍😍

[@r3mb1a12]

Same

[@robertochernandez6560]

Thank you for your perception . ...

[@krzemian]

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

[@vanionsteele]

Awesome review on an awesome bit of tech! Need one so badly!

[@Arsalan.Sarwar]

Unfortunately consumer are stuck with light and thin laptop rather than one which they can make according to their needs.

[@mwbgaming28]

That's the problem with iCancer, it infects everything

[@sidkul3766]

I want one, this laptop will give me back the life I had before. Marking this on the lookout.

[@aeciodesouza]

Modular like the 2000s powebooks, handle like the 2000s iBooks

[@MiguelTiempos]

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!!

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

I absolutely ADORE Toughbooks, but I hate how expensive they are used. :(

[@morganahoff2242]

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.

[@moghx2]

The lenovos were trying to do that a while back. Look up y510p

[@willpareto]

The y510p is a gaming laptop...

[@catgirl_eva]

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.

[@mkuc6951]

Dude. We need this. I can see the advertisement already: *Panasaonic Toughbook: Not for soyboys.*

[@kiknav]

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.

[@meagainpl]

so let me get this straight. you hate dongles, but looove "expansion packs"?

[@UndercastEsmeganitrospeed]

Dammmm all those Star Trek references! First the mailbag and then the screen when you were speaking about microphones, that's dedication

[@definitelynotcole]

Why would this not be available for consumers?

[@espetech8395]

Good review on an arguably nice product. It is a bad days to see that it is tougher and tougher to have versatility in the laptop these days.

[@yosuagiovanniwidjaja9692]

This laptop looks like the laptop that usually used by the terrorist/hacker in the action movies...

[@lcrazy8l]

I just see a police car laptop.

[@thetechfromheaven]

I disagree, it actually looks like the laptop the CIA or FBI agents going after the terrorist/hacker would use 😉

[@onisatsugaisha689]

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

[@mwbgaming28]

But they won't sell it to you unless you own a business, not sure why

[@wfjhDUI]

It's a shame the module interface is proprietary.

[@mwbgaming28]

Yeah, they just had to ruin an otherwise perfect laptop, just to keep it away from consumers

[@AcidTripwire]

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.

[@mwbgaming28]

@@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

[@AcidTripwire]

@@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

[@mwbgaming28]

@@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

[@connectorxp]

We use Toughbooks at work, usually when I carry mine all the time by the handle and it’s comfortable. I work in rain, shine, cold, knocked and bumped, and in contact with the sorts of fluids that go in an airplane.

[@damonblade3195]

I'll take 2 , SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY !!!!

[@Cenot4ph]

Looks like a great product, thanks for reviewing I never knew this existed!

[@bobcoco6047]

*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?

[@saadbinanis9978]

Always love your reviews ,,,

[@-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-8]

The Anti-MacBook, so pretty much every non-Mac laptop?

[@pauldeddens5349]

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

[@Phantom8589]

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.

[@kras_mazov]

Yes. we want more of that.

[@ucitymetalhead]

I love the modular design that's totally awesome and right up my alley.

[@vincem4756]

THIS IS THE FUTURE! Finally! I love modular..anything. Now we need modular cars!!

[@VishalYadavSays]

As a Panasonic Employee...I feel soo proud watching this.

[@rashadb954]

Would love to see this idea in consumer laptops! Great review!

[@christopherguy1217]

I love the Toughbook and Toughpad lines from Panasonic, they do rugged very well.

[@Patrick1985McMahon]

I need this in my life.