- LCD Panel only 0.3 mm thick*2
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The reinforced frame has made it possible to reduce the thickness of the LCD glass plate. The body is covered completely with a thin- walled casing of lightweight but strong magnesium alloy.
- Simplified, thin keyboard structure reduces weight
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Eliminating the conventional resin cabinet linking each key made it possible to design a mono-block keyboard base and achieve thin, lightweight keyboard.
The structure of the keyboard, which is far simpler than conventional types, is supported by a base made from a single plate.
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- A lightweight body that is easily carried all day
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Our dedication to newer and better technology has made possible a thin magnesium alloy body, thin LCD glass, and a lightweight Shell Drive unit that integrates the drive and body, together with our continuous efforts to reduce component size - down to the length of the screws we use.
See the secrets of lightweight design.
- Technology for thin-walled magnesium casing recognized worldwide
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The highest award (Design Award) of the IMA (International Magnesium Association) was presented for this technology in May 2004.The technical prize was awarded by the Japan Magnesium Association in June 2004. The design technology of the LCD rear panel, which is made of a thin-walled magnesium plate, has also been acknowledged.
The Shell Drive is more than 75% lighter than the tray type. Ruggedness and space saving are both improved by this design.-
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Less than 25% of the tray-type drive in weight. Approximately 45.9g(CF-W8*)
Lightweight is realized by eliminating part of the tray and case section.
The CF-W8 has become even lighter by using a new drive unit.
*CF-F8 series is 50.5g. 
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Structure unified with the main frame increases overall strength.
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No space required for the tray drawer.
Since excess space isn't required, disc removal and insertion is smooth.
*1 Average weight. The actual weight of each product may vary slightly.
*2 CF-W8 is approximately 0.3 mm thick.