Panasonic Computer has announced the availability of three new Toughbook mobile computers, called the ultra-portable W7, the tablet alternative T7, and the thin-and-light Y7, which expands the family of 7 series notebooks. All these devices are designed to meet the demands of mobile executives, walking workers and travelers.
These business-rugged notebook computers are powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor ULV U7500, 1.06 GHz and have been developed with drop- and spill-resistant, strong magnesium alloy cases and chassis, shock-mounted hard drives and LCDs, and internal flexible connectors for additional protection.
“People on the move can’t accomplish what they need to in work and life if they don’t have a reliable notebook they can count on to stay connected. The superior engineering of our light weight and durable business-rugged Toughbook notebooks protects against the inevitable drops, bumps and spills facing truly mobile users. While everyone is talking a good game about delivering more durable computing solutions, the double-digit average failure rates of most business notebooks are unacceptably high. Customers deserve better and Panasonic is raising the bar for reliability by making our wireless business notebooks durable from the inside out and backing that up with a three year warranty and round-the-clock US-based support,†said Rance M. Poehler, president, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company.
In terms of connectivity, the three models include 802.11, Bluetooth 2.0 and optional high-performance built-in 3G mobile broadband solutions from AT&T (HSDPA), Sprint or Verizon Wireless (EV-DO Rev. A).
Besides, T7 and W7 as well as Y7 feature 1 GB DDR2-533 SDRAM standard, expandable to 2 GB, 80GB HDD, shock-mounted, TPM Security Chip v1.2, Genuine Windows Vistaâ„¢ Business (with XP downgrade option), Mini Dock Box Replicator and Wireless on-off switch.
Panansonic Toughbook W7 sports 12.1″ 1024 x 768 XGA anti-glare TFT active matrix color LCD, Integrated DVD Super MULTI drive and 7 hours of battery life. T7 offers 12.1″ 1024 x 768 XGA anti-glare TFT active matrix color LCD with touchscreen, Display Image Rotation software, Ergonomic hand strap and 5 to 9 hours of battery life. Finally, Y7 comes equipped with 14.1″ 1400 x 1050 SXGA+ anti-glare TFT active matrix color LCD, Integrated DVD Super MULTI drive and battery life of 5 hours.
Regarding the security aspect, the 7 series Toughbook devices bundles trusted platform module (TPM) security chip v. 1.2, the Computrace theft protection agent in the BIOS, a cable lock slot, password security and an optional fingerprint scanner.
The Panasonic Toughbook Y7 is currently available with the suggested price of $2,449 (approx. Rs. 98,000), whereas the Toughbook W7 and Toughbook T7 is expected to be available in December at the cost of $2,099 (approx. Rs. 84,000) through authorized Panasonic Toughbook resellers in US.
