Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 rugged UMPC

Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 is a rugged UMPC and one of the smallest notebook PC on Panasonic’s Toughbook line. Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 may the first UMPC to integrate the new Intel Atom processor in a rugged handheld PCs computer for full-function mobile field workers.  The CF-U1 rugged UMPC offers a 5.6-inch WSVGA LED backlit LCD touchscreen which design designed for viewing in direct sunlight. It’s also come with a removable 16GB SSD, 1 GB of RAM, a backlit thumb QWERTY keyboard, a 2-megapixel Webcam and fingerprint scanner, barcode and RFID readers and GPS. It also features a connectivity of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G-mobile-broadband onboard.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 ruged UMPC Specifications:

• Windows Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
• Intel Atom processor Z520 1.33GHz
• 16GB solid state removable drive (32GB optional)
• 1GB memory
• 5.6” WSVGA sunlight viewable touchscreen (1024 x 600 resolution)
• LED backlighting
• MIL-STD-810F and IP54 compliant
• 4-foot drop approved
• Magnesium alloy chassis encased with ABS and elastomer
• Sealed all-weather design
• Rain, spill, dust and vibration-resistant
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 Series (802.11a/g/draft-n)
• Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• USB 2.0 x 1
• SDCard  x 1
• Microphone x 1
• Headphone x 1
• Expansion Bus x 1
• Integrated options include 3G mobile broadband, integrated camera, fingerprint scanner, GPS, barcode or RFID readers
• Optional expansion modules for magnetic stripe reader & serial/Ethernet/smartcard are expected in late 2008
• Approximately 9 hours of battery life
• Weight: 2.3 lbs (with strap and both batteries)
• Dimensions: 2.2″ (H) x 7.2″ (W) x 5.9″ (D)

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 UMPC will be available worldwide in August, 2008 with an estimated price tag of $2,499 (about €1,592).