Panasonic today introduced three new business-centric rugged notebook computers designed for mobile executives, walking workers and road warriors. The new line is comprised of the ultraportable W7 , the tablet alternative T7, and the thin and light Y7.
If you're traveling a lot and you have a habit of dropping things on the floor, like a laptop for example, then Panasonic just announced their newest models that should protect you from your actions as a sloppy business man (or woman).
In order to optimally run the Intel Santa Rosa processors, engineers from Panasonic and Intel has created a proprietary implementation of Dynamic Power Performance Management technology, designed to continually fine-tune CPU usage based on system load and the tasks being performed.
All three notebooks sport Intel Core 2 Duo processors, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 and optional built-in 3G mobile broadband solutions from AT&T (HSDPA), Sprint or Verizon Wireless (EV-DO Rev. A). The notebooks weigh from 3 to 3.7 lbs, and are all drop- and spill-resistant. More specifically, they offer magnesium alloy cases and chassis, shock-mounted hard drives and LCDs, and internal flexible connectors for additional protection.
Panasonic Toughbook (CF)Y7 - 14.1-inch screen, 3.7lbs and has a battery that keeps it in business for 5 hours. Price: $2,400,
Panasonic Toughbook (CF)W7 - 12-inch screen, 3lbs and the battery runs for 7hours. Price: $2,100.
Panasonic Toughbook (CF)T7 - that's a tablet with a complete touchscreen display which won't feature the optical drive I've mentioned above. It only weighs 3.3 lbs and can stay on up to 8 hours. Price: $2,100.
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