One interesting aspect of the Toughbook CF-H1, besides its ability to withstand small drops, resist water, and survive harsh disinfectants, is that it also contains an RFID reader. The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader can scan and process data on RFID tags. The tags are basically computer chips encoded with data. One reviewer of the Toughbook said the tags provide added security in a device that holds sensitive patient information.

"Passive RFID tags can be integrated into ID cards, or even badges, so a doctor or nurse could have the functionality built into their name-tag, and then when they pickup the CF-H1 and press the RFID button, their tag will be read and they will be granted access to the device," .

RFID tags are also hidden within United States' and several other countries' .