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# Tiger Maul Laptop Testing
Panasonic's Toughbook CF-30 Survives Extreme Punishment

By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-25 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-cf-30
References: [men.style](http://men.style.com/news/blog/2009/06/what-doesnt-kill-it-makes-it-stronger.html) & [panasonic](http://www.panasonic.com/business/Toughbook/laptop-computers.asp)

When [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toughbook-55-1) called its new laptop the “Toughbook” they weren’t kidding.

[Forbes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world) put the Panasonic’s Toughbook CF-30 through a battery of crazy testing including pouring Diet Coke on the keys, crushing [Doritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-x-doritos-slyr) into the keyboard, driving a Jetta over it, and even scheduling a play date with a white tiger at Six Flags. Even a 10,000 pound elephant tossed it around and stood on it!

After all of that punishment, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 still managed to boot.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Rugged Tech:** There is an opportunity to develop and market rugged technology that can withstand extreme environmental stressors.
- **Extreme Testing:** There is an opportunity to create a market for extreme testing of technology to demonstrate performance under seemingly impossible conditions.
- **Durability Innovation:** There is an opportunity to innovate new materials and manufacturing processes that allow for the production of highly durable technology.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Military Technology:** The military industry can leverage rugged technology to create highly durable equipment for use in combat and other high-stress situations.
- **Industrial Equipment:** Manufacturers of industrial equipment can benefit from the development of technology that can withstand extreme conditions in factories and other harsh environments.
- **Outdoor Equipment:** Producers of outdoor equipment can expand their product offerings by developing rugged technology that can survive extreme weather conditions and harsh outdoor environments.

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