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Panasonic Toughbook notebooks get Centrino 2 & draft-N upgrade

Chris Davies, Jul 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

Panasonic's Toughbook range has always prioritised sturdy build above just about anything else, but in a welcome nod to processing power the company has announced that it will be upgrading the semi-rugged notebooks with Intel's new Centrino 2 processor. Both the Toughbook CF-52 and Toughbook CF-74 will feature the new processor, as well as getting improvements in video performance, storage and networking. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 rugged UMPC official specs, price confirmed

Chris Davies, Jun 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

As expected, Panasonic have released spec details for its upcoming Toughbook UMPC, the CF-U1. Based around a daylight-viewable 5.6-inch touchscreen with LED backlight, the CF-U1's claim to fame is its ability to withstand a four-foot drop and to resist rain, spills, dust, and vibration. Grunt is courtesy of a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor (533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache), 1GB of RAM and a 16GB SSD (with 32GB an option). Read The Full Story

Panasonic ToughBook ruggedized UMPC to launch this week

Chris Davies, Jun 23rd 2008 Discuss [1]

Panasonic are readying their own Atom-based UMPC, although the device will bear little resemblance to the slick, compact handhelds we're used to. Fitting into the company's ToughBook range, the as-yet unnamed ultraportable will be a touchscreen-based ruggedized tablet, using rubber covers and a protective casing to keep the UMPC functional in extreme conditions. Read The Full Story

Panasonic ToughBook 19 boosted – Now with Core 2 Duo, More RAM and Storage

Satsuki Then, Mar 24th 2008 Discuss [3]

The first revision of Panasonic ToughBook 19 rugged tablet PC uses Core Duo processor (U2400) that runs at 1.06Ghz. Panasonic has given the ToughBook 19 upgrades and now Core 2 Duo (U7500) powers it. Although the new CPU still runs at 1.06Ghz, it has a newer architecture that made the system more energy efficient and faster. Read The Full Story

Panasonic upgrade Toughbook rugged laptop & tablet range

Chris Davies, Nov 13th 2007 Discuss [0]

If rugged, hard-wearing portable computing is your interest, Panasonic's range of Toughbook notebooks probably has your admiration. Their 7 Series models, announced today, continue the tradition of drop, spill, compression and electrostatic resistant chassis with updated hardware: now you can take a 1.60GHz Intel Core 2 Duo powered machine and be comfortable dropping it 2.5 feet onto the floor. Read The Full Story

Panasonic teams up with Verizon Wireless for Embedded EV-DO in Toughbook line

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 20th 2007 Discuss [0]

Panasonic's line of Toughbooks is meant to be taken anywhere and stand up to the most difficult of conditions. But why have a laptop that can go anywhere when you can't connect to the rest of the world? Panasonic understands that concern and has teamed up with Verizon Wireless for the solution. Read The Full Story

Panasonic updates Toughbook line

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 4th 2007 Discuss [0]

If you're going to be in the market for a new laptop that can withstand even the harshest of environments, you might want to check out the updated Toughbook line from Panasonic. Read The Full Story

New Toughbook tablet from Panasonic

Chris Scott Barr, Apr 12th 2007 Discuss [1]

Panasonic is well-known for their Toughbook line of laptops. I know I've used (and repaired) several of them in my day, and I've always been impressed by their performance and durability. Now they're introducing the new CF-08 tablet to their line. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Toughbook sporting Sprint Rev. A Broadband

Vincent Nguyen, Dec 19th 2006 Discuss [0]

Panasonic just announced that the business-rugged Toughbook W5 and T5 notebooks will now feature built-in support for Sprint Mobile Broadband services, including its upgraded EV-DO Revision A service where available. These will be the first business-rugged laptops with embedded EV DO Rev. A capabilities. With this certification, Panasonic now offers the broadest range of Sprint-enabled reliable PCs for all mobile environments, from extreme to mainstream, including rugged, semi-rugged and business rugged mobile computers. With Rev. A enhancements, users can anticipate average download speeds of 450 to 800 kbps and upload speeds of 300 to 400 kbps. The notebooks will also operate on the Sprint Power Vision Network where the EV-DO Revision A upgrade is not yet available. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Intros Core Duo Toughbooks

Rue Liu, Oct 19th 2006 Discuss [0]

Panasonic’s flagship Toughbooks has recently released two new models now equipped with Core Duo processors. The CF-19 is a convertible Tablet PC and the CF-30 is a regular clamshell notebook. Both models feature record-breaking brightness with 550 nits in the CF-19 and 1,000 nits in the CF-30. Both are also encased with a magnesium alloy body, sealed keyboard and ports, and shock-mounted screen and hard drive. Read The Full Story

Video of New Panasonic ToughBooks Lineup

Staff Editor, Sep 13th 2006 Discuss [2]

We have a video of new Panasonic ToughBooks! As we have promised, more videos to come from CTIA Wireless 2k6. Oh one more thing, that's our friend John from CrunchGear in the video.

Panasonic and Cingular Introduce Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Notebooks with 3G Support

Staff Editor, Sep 11th 2006 Discuss [0]

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company and Cingular Wireless today introduced the Panasonic Toughbook CF-29, the first Toughbook targeted to public safety with Cingular's 3G BroadbandConnect service built-in. The two companies announced the availability of the rugged, wireless clamshell notebook today at the APCO 2006 show in Orlando. The Toughbook 29 provides seamless, high-speed EDGE network coverage outside of those areas. In addition to public safety, the Toughbook 29 is ideal for military and commercial field environments. Read The Full Story