Bluetooth - CF-18

Panasonic Toughbook CF-18 Bluetooth

All models of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-18 are Bluetooth capable. See below.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-18(B) mk1 - Not supported internally, PC Card or USB only

Panasonic Toughbook CF-18(D) mk2 - Not supported internally, PC Card or USB only

Panasonic Toughbook CF-18(F) mk3 - Not supported internally, PC Card or USB only

Panasonic Toughbook CF-18(K) mk4 - Bluetooth v1.2 optional / PC Card / USB

Panasonic Toughbook CF-18(N) mk5 - Bluetooth v1.2 optional / PC Card / USB

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows short-range wireless interconnection between Bluetooth enabled devices. Devices “link” together through a process called “pairing” which allows them to talk to each other. Bluetooth is commonly used on mobile phones, computers, laptops, and other electronic devices. 

Bluetooth was created in 1994 and comes in different variations which are used to distinguish range, data speed, and power consumption.

BLUETOOTH DATA SPEEDS

Bluetooth 1.0 - up to 1Mbit/s (range up to 33 feet)

Bluetooth 2.0 - up to 2Mbit/s (range up to 33 feet)

Bluetooth 2.1 - up to 3Mbit/s (range up to 33 feet)

Bluetooth 3.0 - up to 24Mbit/s (range up to 33 feet)

Bluetooth 4.0 - up to 1Mbit/s with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) (range up to 200 feet

Bluetooth 5.0 - up to 2Mbit/s with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) (range up to 800 feet)

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The Panasonic Toughbook 18 is an older generation model that includes many obsolete technologies. We recommend upgrading to the Toughbook CF-20 or Toughbook CF-19. Talk to one of our technical associates about trading in your older Toughbook for a newer one.