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Based on the statement in the Press Release, the Centrino 2 version of Toughbook CF-52 & CF-74 should be already available in the street with pricing begin from $1,949. Just to remind you, both models offers better video and graphics capabilities, bigger capacity, and WiFi 802.11 draft N.

Panasonic just launched its first Toughtbook tablet PC based on Intel Atom processor, the CF-U1. The tablet boasts 1.33GHz Z520 CPU, 1 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of SSD instead of HDD. For connectivities, the CF-U1 support WiFi a/b/g as well as Bluetooth. Regarding operating system, this 5.6″ tablet runs both Windows XP or Vista. It’s expected to hit Japan store this year.

Like ALL Panasonic TOUGHBOOKs, the CF-U1 is pretty amazing and tough (Panasonic demonstrated this by dropping it 30 times(artistical quotation of 10/10) from a height of 1m20)! The Japanese company also demonstrated how their UMPC was water-resistant, and actually, you should be able to use your device under the rain without any problem!

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Panasonic has Dell ATG competitor in mind. Encased in magnesium frame, the new Pansonic CF-W5 and CF-T5 designed as ruggedised laptop. But not like Dell ATG, there aren’t such tests to measure the durability. The two new laptop (Panasonic CF-W5 and CF-T5) powered by Inte processor from Core 2 Duo series as well as Centrino platform to drive its Wi-Fi connectivity which work on a/g/n. The screen measure 12.1-inch diagonal wide.

The CF-T5 utilizes touchscreen functionality, and both laptop boast anti-reflective screen for better eye experiences. The pricing and availability still need to be confirmed.

Three weeks ago, Panasonic announced its new santa Rosa laptop in the Let’s Note series. Now they have another two Santa Rosa laptop but now in the Toughbook series (CF-74 & CF-52 for the exact series). Here the some of its main technical specifications: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, Intel GMA 965 chip, and the new Intel Turbo Memory cache card, as well as the next gen Wi-Fi 802.11n.

According the report, one of the series will be available this month but you must wait until next month the another series (still there is no words yet about the price tags).

Panasonic can’t avoid the Santa Rosa invasion, with te released of Let’s Note Y7, Panasonic start following other main laptop manufacturer who adopt Santa Rosa earlier. But it is not too late, Santa Rosa is still in its beginning era. If i look the picture, i just impressed with the placement of the DVD DL burner drive in the top instead the common place. The Let’s Note Y7 powered by Intel Core 2 Duo L7300 processor (1.4GHz), Intel GM965 chipset, 80GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 4965AGN. Featuring 14.-inch monitor, this Y7 weighs 1.49Kg.

About Panasonic (Wikipedia):

Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Under this brand Matsushita sells both plasma and CRT television sets, DVD players, telephones, projectors, VCRs, digital cameras, laptop computers under the sub-brand Toughbook, portable CD and analog tape decks and …