Panasonic Updates Toughbook 19, 30 Rugged Mobile PCs

Panasonic has upgraded its rugged Toughbook 19 Tablet PC and rugged Toughbook 30 laptop with Intel’s Centrino 2 / vPro technology, an improved display, and larger data storage space.

“Both Toughbook notebooks incorporate 1,000 nit LCDs, circular polarization technology and anti-glare (AG) plus anti-reflective (AR) screen treatments to enhance screen viewability, further improving in-field usability for mobile workers. Additional upgrades to the Toughbook 30 and Toughbook 19 include improved security and remote management thanks to Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology, expanded memory capabilities, 40% longer battery lives, larger capacity hard drives, and optional SSDs,” Panasonic’s press release says.

Panasonic Toughbook 19 Convertible Tablet PC: Select Features and Specifications

* Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2GHz
o Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology
o 3MB L2 Cache
o 800 MHz FSB
* 2-4GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
* 10.4″ LED backlit display
o Circular polarization
o 4 to 1000 nit LCD brightness
* Concealed Mode
* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100
o 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n
* Optional Gobi 3G Global Mobile Internet (HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A)
* 160GB SATA (shock-mounted & quick-release) hard drive
o Optional 32GB SSD
* Touchscreen display or optional dual touch display (Digitizer + Touchscreen)
* Up to 10 hour battery life

Panasonic Toughbook 30 Clamshell Laptop: Select Features and Specifications

* Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz
o Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology
o 6MB L2 Cache
o 1066 MHz FSB
* 2-4GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
* Intel GS45 (GMA 4500MHD) video adapter
* 13.3″ display
o Circular polarization, anti-glare and anti-reflective screen treatments
o 9 to 1000 nit LCD brightness (touchscreen model)
* Concealed Mode
* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100
o 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n
* Optional Gobi 3G Global Mobile Internet (HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A)
* 160GB SATA (shock-mounted & quick-release) hard drive
o Optional 32GB SSD
* Up to 10 hour battery life (14 hours including optional 2nd battery)

Rugged Panasonic Toughbook systems are tested using the MIL-STD-810F methodology for a range of extreme conditions including drops (36″, unit and hard drive), shocks, vibration, humidity, altitude, water-, rain- and dust-resistance, temperature extremes and thermal shock.

The Toughbook 19 and Toughbook 30 start at $3,749 and $3,649 respectively.

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