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 (image gallery), the tablet alternative T7, and the thin and light Y7.
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.
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.
The Toughbook W7 comes with a 12.1" screen, 1GB SDRAM, 80GB hard disk and a claimed battery life of approximately 7 hours. Furthermore, the Toughbook T7 sports a 12.1" touch screen, 1GB SDRAM, 80GB hard disk and a claimed battery life of 9 hours. Lastly, the Toughbook Y7 offers 1GB SDRAM, 80GB hard disk, 5 hours of battery life and is claimed to be the world's lightest notebook with a 14.1" display.
The Panasonic Toughbook Y7 is available now at an estimated price of $2500. The mobile broadband-ready Panasonic Toughbook W7 and T7 will be available in December 2007 at an estimated price of $2100.
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