Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1 UMPC eats Hi-K metal gate for breakfast

So you're the type who actually needs to scrub behind the ears? Good, this UMPC is for you. The Toughbook CF-U1 is a "fully ruggedised" UMPC which runs XP or Vista on Intel's Menlow platform. So rugged in fact, that only a case of glass and gravel can withhold it from Intel's new Atom branding. We can't tell you much without an official announcement or any PR types around to drone on (and on) about its Mil-Spec or Ingress ratings. Regardless, it'll still look great strapped to the dash of your Hummer as you pull into the strip mall for a milkshake. And that's all that really matters right, Mr. Milquetoast?

Gallery: Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1 UMPC looks Hi-K metal gate

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[granny down east @ Mar 3rd 2008 10:48PM]

Tagged as waterproof? you sure?? this could be the solution for me.

[Alex @ Mar 4th 2008 11:38AM]

Ruggerized laptop preloaded with Vista. Oh, that just too good.

[Tony_Young @ Mar 5th 2008 7:55AM]

What's the price tag on this puppy?

[yort @ Mar 3rd 2008 11:15PM]

looks like the demon offspring of a house brick and a palm treo

[APPLES @ Mar 3rd 2008 11:10PM]

i wounder if its as tough as my abs

[phanbouy @ Mar 3rd 2008 11:38PM]

this would've gotten my vote for most bizarre non-sequitur i've seen at engadget but i just happened upon this gem in your comment history:

Feb 14th 2008 11:36PM well actually usually piraters wouldnt bye as much as they pirate
so what im saying is if they didnt pirate they would bye less then they pirate

congrats

[Dave Skaggs @ Mar 3rd 2008 11:41PM]

you might need to look up the word "tough" in the dictionary...

[Tek B. Lang @ Mar 3rd 2008 11:57PM]

I guess the target audience is in the construction and mining industry. It's ugly. Clamshell with full size keyboard is the way to go

[phanbouy @ Mar 3rd 2008 11:52PM]

huh interesting choice of screen name, spammer. is it supposed to imply some sort of sexual conquest or partying? cuz i gotta tell ya, it doesn't help cover for your fake comment. and that's noboshit.

[tekdroid @ Mar 4th 2008 1:11AM]

keyboard looks mighty uncomfortable versus full-size keying.

nice strategic cover-up of the model (?) designation next to the Panasonic logo there.

[M @ Mar 4th 2008 3:12AM]

And my Wii eats your PS3, XBox360 for breakfast. ;)

[M @ Mar 4th 2008 3:13AM]

Erm...its eats them alive here:
http://theworldofm.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/wii-kills-ps3/

my bad

[bhennan @ Mar 4th 2008 6:26AM]

Uncomfortable keyboard you say? Not when you tap out your text with the pointy end of a P90.

[Chris @ Mar 4th 2008 1:02PM]

Its actually Centrino Atom(not menlow), haven't you guys heard.

[Ronny @ Mar 5th 2008 10:53AM]

looks as from that 70'S !

Remote control of the model helicopter?

Poor old design.


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