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Lenovo may have prematurely revealed its forthcoming ThinkPad refreshes, the X1 Hybrid and the X130e, but venture over to PCHome and you'll spot a few extra tidbits on the product pages there. Specifically, the toughened sequel to the X120e is purportedly packing a rough-and-tumble keyboard, strengthened hinges and a thicker plastic bezel. Behind its protective credentials, Lenovo is apparently promising eight-hour battery life, an 11.6-inch screen, AMD Radeon HD graphics plus HDMI and USB ports. The online store lists three different processor options, including an Intel Core i3-2367M and two AMD Fusion APUs -- the E-300 and E-450. No whispers just yet on HDD or RAM specs, but ThinkPad fans jonesing for something small shouldn't have to wait long -- it looks set to land by the end of the year.

ThinkPad X130e spotted again, toughs it out with strengthened body and three CPU options originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11.611.6 inch11.6-inch11.6InchAMD FusionAMD Fusion E-300AMD Fusion E-450AmdFusionAmdFusionE-300AmdFusionE-450FusionIntel Core i3-2367MIntelCoreI3-2367mLenovoLenovo Thinkpad x1Lenovo Thinkpad x130eLenovoThinkpadX1LenovoThinkpadX130erefreshrefreshesroadmapThinkPadthinkpad x1thinkpad x130eThinkpadX1ThinkpadX130etoughbookx1x130eTue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic outs Toughbook S10 with Sandy Bridge, USB 3.0, and 12.5-hour battery life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/panasonic-outs-toughbook-s10-with-sandy-bridge-usb-3-0-and-12/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/panasonic-outs-toughbook-s10-with-sandy-bridge-usb-3-0-and-12/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/panasonic-outs-toughbook-s10-with-sandy-bridge-usb-3-0-and-12/#comments
If you were Panasonic and had already whittled a 12-inch laptop down to three pounds while keeping the optical drive intact, what would your next move be? If you guessed make it manilla envelope-thin, you'd be wrong. The outfit just announced the Toughbook S10, and while it looks awfully similar to the three-pound S9 it's replacing, it ushers in a series of welcome (and predictable) changes on the inside. This time around, it steps up to a Sandy Bridge Core i5-2520M processor, 4GB of RAM, USB 3.0, and a battery that promises up to 12.5 hours of juice -- the longest in its class, according to Panasonic. Other I/O options include HDMI and VGA output, a USB 2.0 socket, and support for SDXC cards. Like the last generation, it can withstand a 2.5-foot operating drop, has a spill-resistant keyboard and shock-mounted 320GB hard drive, and can take more than 220 pounds of pressure on its lid and base. As always, though, 12.1-inch laptops with a built-in DVD drive and enough magnesium alloy armor to survive a fall from the conveyor belt don't come cheap: this bad boy will set you back no less than $2,449 when it hits stores next month.

Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook S10

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Panasonic outs Toughbook S10 with Sandy Bridge, USB 3.0, and 12.5-hour battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Panasonic unveiled the Toughbook H1 tablet last year, it at least got the tough part down pat. This Windows 7 slate had a magnesium alloy chassis and met the military's MIL-STD-810G standards for shock, dust, heat, water, and cold resistance -- comforting claims for construction workers, soldiers, and pretty much anyone used to working in the wild (or, at least, standing up). The problem was, it ran on a dinky Atom processor, and left the rugged types using it with just one miniature port for attaching peripherals. Clearly, Panny agreed those were some serious shortcomings, because the brand new H2 goes a wee bit beyond mere spec bumps. The latest generation leaps forward to a 1.7GHz Core i5-2557M ULV processor with Intel's vPro technology, along with USB 2.0 and serial sockets, and space for either a second USB port or an Ethernet jack. At the entry-level (!) price of $3,449, you'll get a 10-inch (XGA), 6,000-nit display, 4GB of RAM, a removable 320GBGB 7200RPM shock-mounted hard drive, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1 radios, and twin swappable batteries that promise up to six and a half hours of runtime. After that, the list of possible add-ons runs long for corporations and government agencies with deep pockets. These include up to 8GB of memory, a 128GB SSD, Gobi 3G or 4G radio (the latter's coming in the fall), GPS, barcode or RFID reader, 2 megapixel camera, an insertable or contact-less SmartCard reader, or a fingerprint sensor. Good thing the boss is treating, huh?

Update : Lots of you are asking about the weight. Here's your answer, folks: it's 3.5 pounds, compared with 3.4 pounds for the last-gen H1.

Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook H2

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Panasonic intros rugged Toughbook H2 tablet, steps up to Core i5 and full-sized ports originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Core i5-2557Mcore i7CoreI5-2557mCoreI7h1h2panasonicpanasonic toughbook h1Panasonic toughbook h2PanasonicToughbookH1PanasonicToughbookH2ruggedrugged tabletRuggedTablettoughbooktoughbook h1toughbook h2ToughbookH1ToughbookH2ulvwindows 7 tabletwindows 7 tabletswindows tabletwindows tabletsWindows7TabletWindows7TabletsWindowsTabletWindowsTabletsTue, 12 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rugged gadgets put to the test in Engadget labs, wanton destruction ensues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/rugged-gadgets-put-to-the-test-in-engadget-labs-wanton-destruct/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/rugged-gadgets-put-to-the-test-in-engadget-labs-wanton-destruct/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/rugged-gadgets-put-to-the-test-in-engadget-labs-wanton-destruct/#comments Rugged Gadgets Lets be honest, we've all had those moments where we've wanted to hit our phone with a hammer or throw our laptop against the wall. Generally though, we resist those urges, knowing full well that it would spell the end for our precious gadget. There's a special class of rugged devices though, that are designed to withstand anything you throw at it -- or throw it at, as the case may be. We took a few of these beefy products, as well as one Extreme Sleeve for your non-military grade electronics, and put them through a battery of tests that would turn your average gadget into an unrecognizable pile of silicon and plastic. Head on after the break for a dose of dramatic destruction porn and to find out how this bevy of brawny portables held up against our gratuitous onslaught.

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Rugged gadgets put to the test in Engadget labs, wanton destruction ensues originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not look any different from the outside, but Panasonic has made some not insignificant upgrades to its rugged, 12.1-inch ToughBook C1 convertible tablet. That starts off with a new Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor (2.5GHz, Turbo Boost-able to 3.2GHz), along with a standard 320GB 7,200 rpm hard drive (up from 250GB before), and some improved battery life -- Panasonic says you can expect twelve hours from a pair of hot-swappable batteries, or six hours with one. It also says its various improvements contribute to a start-up time that's 30 percent faster than the previous model, although that will obviously vary in real world use. Somewhat unfortunately, the convertible's base price tag has also seen a slight upgrade -- it'll now start at $2,599 instead of $2,499 when the new model rolls out next month

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Panasonic ToughBook C1 gets upgraded with faster processor, better battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tired of handling your tablet with kid gloves? Go ahead, take them off -- a Toughbook slate is heading your way. Strutting its stuff at InfoComm this week, Panasonic's Android Toughbook tablet boasts a sunlight-friendly 10.1-inch multi-touch display, satellite-based GPS, full-shift battery life and optional 3G / 4G connectivity. Wrap it up in the same badass durability as its snowmobile-abused, tiger-gnawed brethren, and you've got a Android slab for the everyman. No specifics on pricing or release just yet, but feel free to hit up the press release after the break for a slew of feel-good factoids.

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Panasonic unveils Android Toughbook slate for Q4, sledgehammer sold separately originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic Toughbook 19 scores upgraded internals to match its mighty shell originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>convertible tabletConvertibleTabletcore i5CoreI5durablelaptopmilitary gradeMilitaryGradenotebookpanasonicpanasonic toughbookpanasonic toughbook 19PanasonicToughbookPanasonicToughbook19ruggedsandybridgessdtablettoughbooktransflectivetransflective plustransflective screenTransflectivePlusTransflectiveScreenFri, 10 Jun 2011 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/#comments Panasonic's been slimming down the ToughBook lineup as of late, but today it goes state-of-the-art -- today, the company's finely replacing the venerable Toughbook 52 with a 14-inch machine sporting Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors, a larger touchpad, and a USB 3.0 port. The Toughbook 53 is also smaller, lighter at 5.6 pounds, and doesn't sacrifice the company's reputation for taking a licking and ticking right through -- it passes eight MIL-STD-810G tests for durability, comes with the same shock-resistant removable hard drive cartridge and spill-resistant keyboard, and is priced at a (relatively) reasonable $1,599 for the Core i3 model with 2GB of RAM and a battery rated for six hours. You'll see that one appear in August of this year.

It's the optional extras that really make this new Toughbook, though, as the $1,899 version will include a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M processor, 4GB of RAM, 7200RPM hard drive and a 10-hour Li-ion cell when it arrives in June, and in July your $2449 can add a backlit keyboard and a Panasonic CircuLumin polarized anti-glare touchscreen which can vary the brightness up to 800 nits for outdoor use. We didn't ask how much the optional car dock costs, but there's one of those too, and Panasonic will also be offering LTE modems for both Verizon and AT&T later this summer for on-the-go communication. You won't be chaining this one to a snowmobile, but the rig sounds pretty versatile -- all it'd need is a discrete GPU and a high-res screen to lure us away from our consumer-grade clamshells. Find a video walkthrough and PR after the break.

Continue reading Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video)

Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've never questioned the rigidity of Panasonic's Toughbook line -- after all, we've been shown just how rugged these things are time and time again -- but a new video from the company is just too clever to pass over. Sure, it hardly makes any clearer what's already clear, but just in case you were still having doubts, Panny's Toughbook line is mighty tough. As in, tough enough to survive being towed behind a snowmobile in bitterly cold conditions. Unfortunately, the company only shows the screen lighting up after the ride's done, so there's still the possibility that the keyboard is totally shot -- but hey, props for being alive at all, right? Have a look yourself in the video above.

[Thanks, Tsuyoshi]

Panasonic chains Toughbook to a snowmobile, shows signs of life post-torture (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>convertible notebookconvertible tabletConvertibleNotebookConvertibleTabletlaptopnotebookpanasonicruggedsnow machineSnowMachinesnowmobiletorturetoughtoughbookvideoTue, 19 Apr 2011 04:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's Toughbook U1 monitors vitals of Chilean miners during rescue]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/panasonics-toughbook-u1-monitors-vitals-of-chilean-miners-durin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/panasonics-toughbook-u1-monitors-vitals-of-chilean-miners-durin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/panasonics-toughbook-u1-monitors-vitals-of-chilean-miners-durin/#comments The astounding Chilean miner rescue is still ongoing, and it seems to be progressing rather swimmingly. We're chalking it up to having entirely too long to plan, a rock-solid capsule and a Panasonic Toughbook U1. You heard right -- Panny's tough-as-nails UMPC is reportedly being attached to each miner as they are pulled up in order to monitor exact location and vitals. Dollars to donuts there's a ported version of Angry Birds on there to keep 'em entertained on the ride up, too.

[Thanks, Xavier]

Panasonic's Toughbook U1 monitors vitals of Chilean miners during rescue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's outed a new Toughbook, the CF-C1. The convertible tablet / laptop boasts a resistive touchscreen which will register gloved presses, and comes with accidental damage warranties for extra coverage in non-traditional work environments. Specwise, the Toughbook's got a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 CPU, a host of hard drive options, plus 3G, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity. Other rugged / business features include a spillproof keyboard and security features for multiple users. The Windows 7 CF-C1 is available now in the UK for £1,709 (that's around $2,700). Full press release is below.

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Panasonic launches Toughbook CF-C1 convertible laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's Toughbook line hasn't only been impressing in extreme durability lately, but also in extreme weight-loss. Joining the 3.2-pound Tougbook C1, is the newest 12.1-inch Toughbook S9, which weighs just three pounds. And yes, Panny's claiming it's the lightest 12-incher with an optical drive, and our quick research seems to prove that claim right. Even more impressive is the power that's packed into the featherweight chassis -- it's got a Core i5-520M processor, 2GB of RAM, and a shock-mounted 320GB hard drive. Thought that Panasonic gave up the durability for that weightage? You'd be wrong -- the magnesium alloy case can still withstand a 2.5-foot operating drop, meets all the Mil Spec 810-G drop procedures, has a spill-resistant keyboard, and can take more than 220 pounds of pressure on its lid and base. It does sound great for when someone drops it off the airport security belt, but that's until you hear about the physical beating it'll take on your bank account -- it'll retail for $2,499. Yeah, we wish we had better news to end on, but perhaps the press release and pictures below will turn that frown upside down.

Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook S9 press shots

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Panasonic Toughbook S9 claims to be the world's lightest 12.1-inch laptop with a DVD drive, we believe it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Core i5CoreI5intel core i5Intel Core i5-520MIntelCoreI5IntelCoreI5-520mlaptoplaptopspanasonicpanasonic toughbookPanasonic Toughbook S9PanasonicToughbookPanasonicToughbookS9rugged laptopRuggedLaptops9toughbookToughbook S9ToughbookS9Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic Toughbook U1 gets new sunlight-viewable screen, still solid to its Atom core]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-toughbook-u1-updated-with-new-sunlight-viewable-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-toughbook-u1-updated-with-new-sunlight-viewable-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-toughbook-u1-updated-with-new-sunlight-viewable-screen/#comments Remember Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1? Yeah, so it's been a while (2008, in fact) since it was unveiled and then reviewed, which is exactly why Panny thought the time had come to update the rugged UMPC. Its Toughbook U1 has the same magnesium alloy chassis -- we're told it's still the most rugged Toughbook of them all -- but has been updated with "enhanced sunlight viewability." It's no PixelQi display, but the TransflectivePlus screen can be cranked up to 6000 nits for checking e-mails and other pertinent information in the bright light of day. Internally, the U1 has acquired a newer 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a larger 64GB SSD with Windows 7. The optional two megapixel front-facing camera has also been tweaked with better auto-focus and white balance features. However, the updates aren't just hardware-based: screen icons have been enlarged, and there's a new virtual right click button and larger virtual keyboard with a zoom mode. Of course, military grade doesn't come cheap -- the street price has been set at whopping $2,799. That still makes it one of the most expensive Atom device out there, but then again can you really put a price on something that's Rammer-resistant? We didn't think so.

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Panasonic Toughbook U1 gets new sunlight-viewable screen, still solid to its Atom core originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's gone on a real tear here, releasing two new Toughbook models at once. While you grapple with the implications of such a thing, let's get down to details. The new 31 and 19 Series Toughbooks are 13.1-inch and 10.4-inch models, respectively, and as far as specs go, they both pack in a 160GB hard drive, up to 6GB of DDR3 SDRAM (with 2GB coming standard), and Intel QM57 Express chipset, and 1024 x 768 resolution displays. Both come with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed, and the Toughbook 31 has a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 CPU, the 19's go a 1.2 GHZ inside. Other than that they've both got Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, an HDMI slot, four USB ports, and an SD card slot. Of course, they're also drop resistant in addition to being dust and waterproof. They'll be available starting in mid-September in Japan.

Panasonic cranks out new 31 and 19 Series Toughbooks for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cf19cf31drop resistantDropResistantdust proofDustProofjapanlaptoplaptopspanasonicruggedtoughbookwater resistantwaterproofWaterResistantFri, 03 Sep 2010 15:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic proves its Toughbook U1 is Rammer-resistant]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/panasonic-proves-its-toughbook-u1-is-rammer-resistant/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/panasonic-proves-its-toughbook-u1-is-rammer-resistant/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/panasonic-proves-its-toughbook-u1-is-rammer-resistant/#comments It must be getting pretty difficult at this point for Panasonic to come up with new ways to show just how tough its Toughbook line of devices are, but it looks like the company's still got a few surprises in it, as evidenced by a new video that pits its Toughbook CF-U1 handheld against a Rammer. As you can probably guess, the Toughbook pictured above manages to pass the test easily, but there's also another surprise in store at the end -- head on past the break to see for yourself. Of course, Panasonic didn't let an opportunity for a bit of cross-promotion slip by -- it also shot the video on a Panasonic GH1.

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Panasonic proves its Toughbook U1 is Rammer-resistant originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cf-u1panasonicrammerruggedtesttorture testTortureTesttoughbooktoughbook cf-u1toughbook u1ToughbookCf-u1ToughbookU1u1videoWed, 25 Aug 2010 04:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's 14-inch Toughbook F9 plays both rugged and lightweight cards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/panasonics-14-inch-toughbook-f9-plays-both-rugged-and-lightweig/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/panasonics-14-inch-toughbook-f9-plays-both-rugged-and-lightweig/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/panasonics-14-inch-toughbook-f9-plays-both-rugged-and-lightweig/#comments Ah, at long last. Panasonic's Toughbook line has long since offered argonauts a critical level of protection on their mobile machines, but the word "mobile" was subject to interpretation. Pretty much across the board, the Toughbook line has always been fat and chunky, but we've been willing to see the beauty on the inside in exchange for being able to toss our machines on the concrete whenever frustrations become too much to stand. But the F9 is a different monster entirely -- in fact, it's being hailed as the planet's lightest 14.1-inch class laptop. The 3.6 pound machine offers a 2.4GHz Core i5-520M vPro processor, a 320GB hard drive, 1,440 x 900 resolution display, optional Qualcomm Gobi2000 mobile broadband module and a built-in carry handle. Users can also grab one with inbuilt Bluetooth 2.1, WiMAX and 2GB of DDR3 memory, not to mention a dual-layer DVD drive, fingerprint reader and a battery good for around seven hours of usage. The real kicker is that this nimble bugger (and its magnesium alloy case) can withstand a 30-inch drop, and the spill-resistant keyboard keeps your keys a-typin' even if your Seagram spirit tips in the wrong direction. Check it this July in the US starting at $2,899.

Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook F9

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Panasonic's 14-inch Toughbook F9 plays both rugged and lightweight cards originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic Toughbook 19 gets Core i5 grunt to match its grizzled visage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 08:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook 31 hands-on

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Panasonic Toughbook 31 packs Core i3, i5 processors, tough inside and out originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toughbook plummets from helicopter, narrowly misses future Toughbook user originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook C1 convertible tablet PC

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Panasonic slips Core i5 into 'world's lightest' 12.1-inch Toughbook C1 convertible tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field

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Panasonic's Toughbook H1 Field makes pansies of those other tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Core i5 / i7 roundup: Panasonic fits Core i7 in netbook chassis, Dell and HP machines spotted at Staples originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Oy vey! Today must be some industry-wide Windows 7 announcement day, as Panasonic is hot on the heels of Dell and Toshiba with no less than six lappies set to sport Vista's agile younger sibling. The Let's Note (ToughBook, to you and us) F8, R8, T8 and W8 models are likely to take on the new OS without alterations to their hardware, but the hot news comes in the form of the brand new N8 and S8. Powered by Core 2 Duo P8700 chips, both machines will come with 12.1-inch WXGA LCD screens, 250GB HDDs, up to 4GB of RAM, WiMAX, WiFi, HDMI and SDHC connectivity. They also share a stonking claim of 16 hours of battery life, and the one feature that distinguishes between them is the internal DVD burner on the S8. All that goodness will be out come October 22, with expected pricing around ¥200,000 (about $2,230) for the N series. You'll find a gallery of the unveiling event at the Akihabara News link below.

Gallery: Panasonic N8 and S8


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In a whirring round of hurt that only a dear friend we know simply as Congmasta could deliver, a team of his irreverent cousins got ahold of Panasonic's Toughbook CF-30 to see just how far the envelope could be pushed. We already discovered that said machine was plenty tough for the average adventurer, but Forbes' tests prove that this bad boy is tailor made for maltreatment in the field. Somehow, the machine survived a round of Diet Coke to the keys, a few chomps from a white tiger, an elephant's playful attempt to extirpate it and even a single .22 slug through the lid. After the torment concluded, the CF-30 still managed to boot, and while that hole in the LCD was certainly a nuisance, it didn't stop the rest of the pixels from lighting up and trudging onward. Tap the read link for all the gory details, photographs and video, but seriously, don't try this at home. Or anywhere.

[Image courtesy of Schim Schimmel/SchimmelSmith Publishing, thanks Vipul]

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But, which of the two is right for you? (Assuming, of course, that either is.) Just how durable are these things? And, which one didn't fair so well in the water test? Read on to find out.

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It's been a hot minute since we heard anything from General Dynamics in the tough notebook department, so it's good to see the company come back with a product that really raises the bar. The Itronix GD8000 sports an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 processor, 4GB of memory, integrated GMA 4500MHD graphics, 160GB storage, and a 13.3-inch DynaVue sunlight-readable touchscreen display. But that ain't all! This bad boy also features integrated GPS, WiFi, a biometric fingerprint reader, a smartcard reader, and an integrated Gobi 2000 WWAN module. Bluetooth is optional. As far as the toughness goes, with its magnesium chassis and polycarbonate case this bad boy meets MIL-STD 810F standards, able to withstand a drop from 42 inches, 30 gallons of water at 40 mph, and operates in temperatures anywhere from -22°F to 140°F. One more pic after the break.

[Via iTech News]

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It's been awhile since we've seen the latest in a Durabook around these parts. GammaTech sent along a new D15RP to be part of a little feature we're brewing, but we thought we'd go ahead and give you a quick peek at the thing first. It wasn't quite as gratuitously packaged as the Toughbook we also recently aped, but upon seeing the logo on that box we admit to thinking for a moment we'd accidentally received a set of fresh kicks from K-Swiss. So far using it feels like using a real laptop, as opposed to the sensation of typing on an ammo case you get with the Panasonic, but we'll leave the full comparisons for another day. Until then, enjoy some pics.

Gallery: Durabook DR15P

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In preparation for a feature on rugged, semi-rugged, and generally brawny laptops that should be appearing here in the coming weeks, Panasonic was kind enough to send us a little overnight love in the form of a Toughbook 30. That it was packaged in a box labeled "handle with care" that was itself bundled in another box full of foam peanuts didn't exactly make us think "durable," but as soon as we got our hands on that magnesium alloy case with its rubberized edges we knew we were dealing with a serious laptop. More pics and impressions of this and other macho machines coming soon.

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Panasonic's latest Toughbook 30 unboxing and hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's Toughbook 52 upgraded, shows its touchier side originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Make no mistake, Panasonic's Toughbook 19 ($3,749) and Toughbook 30 ($3,649) have been around for quite some time. Some would attribute their longevity to their burly nature, but we know the truth -- Panny just keeps upgrading 'em without changing the model name. Bantering aside, these two are receiving yet another round of refreshes that incorporate 1,000 nit LCDs with circular polarization technology and anti-glare / anti-reflective screen treatments to enhance screen viewability. Additionally, they each tout "improved security and remote management," Intel's Centrino 2 with vPro, expanded memory capabilities, 40 percent longer battery lives, larger capacity hard drives and optional SSDs. Our favorite new feature? "Concealed mode," which enables users to "easily turn all device lights off (screen and LEDs) using just a function (Fn) key. Check the full rundown of specs and new inclusions after the break.

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Panasonic's Toughbook 19 / 30 get even tougher, better originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been nearly a year since Panasonic rolled out its 7-series ToughBooks, and it looks like they're now finally being shoved aside for some new and improved 8-series models -- namely, the F8, T8 and W8, which, among other things, each include Qualcomm's Gobi dual-3G chipset. At the top of the heap is the 14-inch F8 (pictured above), which boasts a more than adequate 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor, a ruggedized 160GB hard drive, a DVD drive and, yes, a handle, all in a surprisingly lightweight 3.7-pound package. The T8 and W8, on the other hand, take things down to the 12-inch form-factor, and each pack a low-voltage 1.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor along with mostly identical specs, with the notable exception of a touchscreen that's exclusive to the T8 and a DVD drive that's only available on the W8. Look for all three to roll out in November, with the F8 setting you back $2,499, and the T8 and W8 each running $2,099.

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Panasonic gets official with F8, T8, W8 ToughBooks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T gives thumbs-up to Gobi, Panasonic packs it in Toughbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's certainly taken the lid off some interesting gear at this year's IDF, but this is a little disappointing -- that cool-looking slate / tablet PC the company was teasing this afternoon is a Panasonic tablet aimed at the healthcare industry, just as we suspected. Put in that context, it's nothing special at all, really -- we've seen tons of these from various manufacturers, and Panny's been putting out similar Toughbook tablets for some time, including the Atom-based CF-U1. Guess you can't win 'em all -- but at least the guessing was fun for a while.

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Intel teaser slate PC revealed as a Panasonic medical tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're beginning to wonder if Panny's long-standing CF-52 and CF-74 will ever be replaced, but so long as folks keep biting, we suppose there's nothing wrong with perpetual makeovers. As with nearly every other laptop manufacturer, Panasonic has also decided it prudent to freshen up the aforesaid pair of Toughbooks with larger hard drives, 802.11n WiFi, expanded graphics capabilities and Intel's Centrino 2 platform. Aside from that, you can still expect the same rugged exterior, shock-mounted HDD and spill-resistant keyboard, but you'll pay dearly for those safeguards. Both the 15.4-inch CF-52 and 13.3-inch CF-74 will be available next month starting at $1,949 and $3,199, respectively.

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Panasonic loads Centrino 2 into Toughbook CF-52 / CF-74 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Panny's Toughbook CF-U1 looks mighty novel, is it really worth the cost to have it added to your gadget collection? For those who've never quite been able to wrap their noodle around the whole UMPC concept, TrustedReviews bets that you'll be able to overlook this one without losing any sleep. All in all, the CF-U1 seemed to make the best of an awkward situation by excelling at tasks that would likely take place in everyday field work, but the average joe / jane may want to see one in person before buying blind. Yeah, hot-swappable batteries, an Atom CPU and a full QWERTY keypad are lovely additions, but if you've never needed a UMPC before (let alone one built for extreme scenarios), you aren't apt to gain a whole lot from owning this one. Hit the read link for the full spill.

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Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1 gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic has been teasing us with this one for quite a while now but, as promised, it has now gotten fully official with its new Atom-based Toughbook CF-U1, including word of a price tag and release date. This one comes in squarely on the small end of the Toughbook spectrum with a 5.6-inch WSVGA display, which gets backed up by 1GB of RAM, a removable 16GB SSD drive (or optional 32GB), built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and a whole host of optional add-ons, including 3G mobile broadband, GPS, a camera,a fingerprint scanner, and even an RFID reader (yet more add-ons are planned for later in the year). As is par for the course these days, you'll also get Vista Business as standard, with an XP "downgrade" option. If that sounds like it'll get the job done on your arduous adventures, you can look for this one to set you back a hefty $2,499 when it starts shipping in August.

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 gets fully detailed, landing in August originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Get ready, argonauts -- Panasonic's Atom-based UMPC Toughbook is gearing up to ship out soon. Since getting really official at CeBIT in March, we haven't heard a peep from Panny in regard to a definitive ship date. According to PC World, the rugged mini tablet will be loosed "later this week," and it will of course include a touch-sensitive 5.6-inch screen, compact QWERTY keypad, a variety of ports, Intel's Atom processor and a chassis built to withstand just about anything next to getting pelted with napalm. As for fleshed out specs and global ship dates, we're told to expect those on Wednesday.

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Panasonic's Atom-based UMPC Toughbook preps for shipment originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Panasonic's rugged Toughbook 30 has been strutting its stuff with a Core 2 Duo within, the poor, poor Toughbook 19 has been going without. No more, however, as Panny has just announced that it'll be boosting the speed and expanding the memory available in the beastly convertible tablet. Available now, the 5.1-pound rig is stuffed with a 1.06GHz U7500 processor (2MB L2 cache), up to 4GB of SDRAM, 80GB shock-mounted HDD, 10.4-inch daylight-readable display, a battery good for around seven hours, optional integrated WWAN / GPS / 2-megapixel webcam and a magnesium alloy case that won't mind getting trampled. So, what's the price for such an (almost) impossible-to-destroy machine? $3,199 and up, we're afraid.

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Panasonic Toughbook 19 gets Core 2 Duo, expanded memory originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic just owned up to that Toughbook UMPC we spotted yesterday at CeBIT. No real surprises, the unit runs Vista on an Atom CPU, sports a 5.6-inch LCD and is slated for a Fall release.

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Panasonic's Atom-based UMPC Toughbook is officially official originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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?

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Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1 UMPC eats Hi-K metal gate for breakfast originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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