Tag archive: Toughbook

Panasonic's Toughbook line is known for putting ruggedized notebook computers in the hands of field workers, first responders, emergency personnel, and other market segments were the ability to take more than casual bumps and knocks is of the utmost importance. Today, the company announced (PDF) it plans to bring an “enterprise-grade” Android tablet to its Toughbook line—and the device will be available later this year.… Read More

Panasonic has taken the wraps off its new Toughbook 53, the latest edition to its semi-rugged line of notebook computers. Although the durability built into these systems is perhaps more than most consumers need, anyone who has to take a notebook out into the real world for field work—whether that's audio or video production, contracting, construction, emergency response, or any number of other activities—knows there's… Read More

Panasonic has introduced updated versions of some of its ruggedized Toughbook computers, and the new units all share one surprising trait: they're each under 4 pounds. Although these business-oriented Toughbooks aren't designed to meet military toughness specs for enduring shock, moisture, and dust, they're designed to handle strain, bumps, and surprises better than your typical consumer notebook—a must for people… Read More

Sure, there's always a tradeoff between sheer rugged durability and processing power, but folks who need solid computing power in extreme conditions will be happy to know Panasonic has just upgraded its Toughbook 19 convertible tablet PC with Core 2 Duo processors and expanded memory capability, along with an optional integrated 2 megapixel camera. And, yes, the Toughbook 19 is still tested using the MIL-STD-810F methodology for… Read More

Panasonic’s Toughbook line of fully rugged notebooks is about to get a tiny new addition, in the form of an ultra-mobile PC (UMPC). The company took the wraps off its latest resilient piece of PC hardware at CeBIT this week. The new Toughbook UMPC features a 5.6-inch LCD wrapped in a bulky case (we’re guessing magnesium based on previous Toughbooks), with a full QWERTY keyboard stretched under the screen. Oddly enough, the… Read More

Panasonic today announced three new additions to its semi-rugged Business Mobile series of Toughbook portable computers, the ultraportable CF-W5, the table PC CF-T5, and the desktop replacement CY-F5. All three Toughbooks feature magnesium alloy cases, shock-mounted drives, and flexible internal connectors: all are engineered to withstand one-foot drops and the hard drives are rated to survive 30-inch falls. (Yes, that means you… Read More

Matsushita Electronics, through its better-known Panasonic brand, has rolled out a new iteration of its ToughBook laptops in Japan, sporting Core Duo processors and, at the high end, impressive shock resistance and a special drainage system to protect it from the wetter kinds of spills. The Letsnote CF-Y5 notebook (Japanese) offers a 1.5 GHz Intel L2300 Core Duo processor, a 14.1-inch 1,400 by 1,050 pixel display, up to 1 GB of RAM,… Read More

Panasonic today expanded their semi-rugged Toughbook line of in the field laptop computers as they announced two new