Panasonic has announced a new Simi-rugged F8 Toughbook laptop which is the World’s lightest Semi-Rugged Laptop with 3G connectivity.
The 14.1" F8 laptop weighs only 3.7 pounds with its built-in carry handle and it is based on Centrino 2 platform.
The F8 Toughbook comes with spill-resistant keyboard and a tough durable magnesium alloy chassis resistant against drop and hit.
Panasonic has equipped the F8 Toughbook with Penryn Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300, 2.26 GHz (6MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM up to 4GB memory, 160GB HDD, shock-mounted HDD, and Integrated DVD Multidrive.
The 14.1" WXGA antiglare display is a TFT active matrix color LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution.
Regarding network connectivity, it provides everything that a regular traveler needs such as Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n, WWAN (Gobi 3G) and Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR.
The laptop is secured by TPM Security Chip, v1.2 and it runs on Vista Business (with XP downgrade option).
Along the F8 Toughbook that will be available in the market in November onwards, 12-inch Toughbook W8 and tablet Toughbook T8 the upgrade models of W7 and T7 will hit the market, as well.
W8 and T8 are based on Centrino 2 platfrom. Each system is powered by Core 2 Duo Processor SU9300, 1.20 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB), 1GB DDR2 SDRAM standard, expandable to 4GB, 120GB HDD, shock-mounted and Integrated DVD Multidrive available only in W8.
Toughbook W8 features:
Display: 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 XGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD
Security: TPM Security Chip v1.2
Network: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
Optional integrated Gobi(TM) 3G global mobile Internet (EV-DO and HSPA); Wireless on-off switch (WWAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
OS: Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
Dimensions: 8.4 inches long x 10.7 inches wide x 1.4 inches/1.9 inches high (front/rear)
Weight: Approximately 3.3 lbs
Battery life: Approximately 7 hours
Toughbook T8 features:
Display: 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 XGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD with touch screen
Security: TPM Security Chip v1.2
Network: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
OS: Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
Dimensions: 8.4 inches long x 10.7 inches wide x 1.4 inches/1.9 inches high (front/rear)
Other: Ergonomic rubber hand strap; Display Image Rotation software
Weight: Approximately 3.3 lbs
Battery life: Approximately 7 hours
The 14.1" F8 laptop weighs only 3.7 pounds with its built-in carry handle and it is based on Centrino 2 platform.
The F8 Toughbook comes with spill-resistant keyboard and a tough durable magnesium alloy chassis resistant against drop and hit.
Panasonic has equipped the F8 Toughbook with Penryn Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300, 2.26 GHz (6MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM up to 4GB memory, 160GB HDD, shock-mounted HDD, and Integrated DVD Multidrive.
The 14.1" WXGA antiglare display is a TFT active matrix color LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution.
Regarding network connectivity, it provides everything that a regular traveler needs such as Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n, WWAN (Gobi 3G) and Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR.
The laptop is secured by TPM Security Chip, v1.2 and it runs on Vista Business (with XP downgrade option).
Along the F8 Toughbook that will be available in the market in November onwards, 12-inch Toughbook W8 and tablet Toughbook T8 the upgrade models of W7 and T7 will hit the market, as well.
W8 and T8 are based on Centrino 2 platfrom. Each system is powered by Core 2 Duo Processor SU9300, 1.20 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB), 1GB DDR2 SDRAM standard, expandable to 4GB, 120GB HDD, shock-mounted and Integrated DVD Multidrive available only in W8.
Toughbook W8 features:
Display: 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 XGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD
Security: TPM Security Chip v1.2
Network: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
Optional integrated Gobi(TM) 3G global mobile Internet (EV-DO and HSPA); Wireless on-off switch (WWAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
OS: Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
Dimensions: 8.4 inches long x 10.7 inches wide x 1.4 inches/1.9 inches high (front/rear)
Weight: Approximately 3.3 lbs
Battery life: Approximately 7 hours
Toughbook T8 features:
Display: 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 XGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD with touch screen
Security: TPM Security Chip v1.2
Network: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
OS: Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
Dimensions: 8.4 inches long x 10.7 inches wide x 1.4 inches/1.9 inches high (front/rear)
Other: Ergonomic rubber hand strap; Display Image Rotation software
Weight: Approximately 3.3 lbs
Battery life: Approximately 7 hours
1 comment:
With the options and upgrades that are included with Panasonic's Toughbook F8, it's going to be hard to compete with. Panasonic is staying ahead of the curve with options like the 3G Gobi Wireless. For more information on the Toughbook F8 check out: http://www.groupmobile.com/product.asp/sku=3903/dept_id=/mf_id=1/Panasonic+Toughbook+F8+Business+Rugged+Laptop+(New-Shipping+in+December).html
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