Panasonic Let's Note CF-SZ5

Panasonic Let's Note CF-SZ5

Panasonic Let's Note CF-SZ5
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Product family	Let's Note
Type	Laptop computer
Release date	Early 2016
Introductory price	$???
Operating system	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Japanese
CPU	Intel Core i5-6300U @ 2.4 GHz
Memory	4 GB (LPDDR3)
Storage	240 GB ADATA SU650 SSD
Display	12.1 in (31 cm) 1920x1200
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Connectivity	3 USB 3, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 Audio jack
Website	https://panasonic.jp

The Panasonic Let's Note CF-SZ5 is a lightweight business-oriented laptop, released in Japan. This model was released sometime in early 2016 and has an Intel Core i5-6300U and 4 GB of RAM. This is an extremely small and lightweight device, making it perfect to take on the go.

Collection Specifics

I bought this laptop on July 19, 2024 from パソコン工房 (Pasokon-kobo) in Osaka's Nihonbashi Denden Town during my short trip to Japan. It cost about ¥9000 (US$60). The laptop is fully functional and just has a minor scratches.

Operating System

This laptop shipped with a Japanese version of Windows 10 Pro when it released, but apparently it could also be configured with Windows 7, even in 2016. It is running a freshly-installed Panasonic OEM installation of Windows 10, thanks to Panasonic making their recovery media easily obtainable online, making it easy to reinstall after I replaced the internal SSD.

Hardware

As I just mentioned, I have replaced the original internal hard drive with a faster ADATA SU650 SSD, since Windows 10 on a mechanical hard drive is not fun.