Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook CF-52, CF-74 with Centrino 2

Panasonic has announced recently upgrades to its semi-rugged Toughbook CF-52 15.4-inch laptop and 13.3-inch Toughbook CF-74 ultraportable.

“Both the Toughbook CF-52 and Toughbook CF-74 now incorporate the new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology. In addition, video and graphics capabilities have been significantly enhanced, hard drive capacity has been increased to 160GB, and Wi-Fi performance expanded to include 802.11 Draft N,” the press release says.

The Toughbook CF-52 and CF-74 incorporate optional embedded access to mobile broadband networks from major wireless carriers. These drop- and spill-resistant laptops also include magnesium alloy cases, flexible internal connectors, shock-mounted hard drives and LCDs, spill-resistant keyboards, and carrying handles.

Panasonic’s Toughbook CF-52 will be available In August in two configurations, value (estimated street price of $1,949) or premium for improved video and system performance (estimated street price of $2,849). The Toughbook CF-74 will be also available in August starting at an estimated street price of $3,199.

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