Panasonic Toughbook 52 Semi-Rugged Notebook Gains Touchscreen, Stylus Holder

Panasonic have announced a series of updates to its rugged and
semi-rugged UMPC’s of late and now the Toughbook 52 semi-Rugged
Notebook has received a shot in the arm thanks to being kitted out with
optional 13.3″ XGA touchscreen functionality (offering an
anti-glare and anti-reflective sunlight readable screen) and a stylus
holder (and, let’s face it, what discerning semi-rugged notebook
worth its salt could possibly be without the latter?).

‘The new touchscreen Toughbook 52 is designed to meet the growing
need for touchscreen laptopsThe new device offers the ideal mix of
exceptionally low failure rates, long battery life, connectivity,
portability, functionality and affordability. The award winning
Toughbook 52 is well suited for mobile professionals like insurance
claims adjusters, health workers and others working in data driven
environments. The 1,000 nit touchscreen improves usability for mobile
workers regularly tasked with conducting business outdoors or in other
locations where bright sunlight can make screen viewability
difficult.’ said Kyp Walls, director, product management,
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company who introduced their new, updated
Toughbook 52 Semi-Rugged notebook.

Panasonic Toughbook 52 Semi-Rugged Notebook Key Features (including
options):

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz / Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz / Intel
Centrino 2 with vPro technology
3MB L2 Cache
1066 MHz FSB
15.4? widescreen 1920 x 1200 WUXGA LCD/ 15.4? widescreen 1280 x 800 WXGA
LCD / Optional 13.3? 1024 x 768 XGA sunlight-viewable 1000 nit
touchscreen LCD (with integrated stylus holder & adjustable dual
overhead keyboard light)
ATI Radeon HD 3650, 512MB dedicated VRAM / Intel GM45 (GMA 4500MHD video
controller), max. 797MB UMA VRAM on Vista
2-4GB DDR2 RAM
160GB Hard Drive (shock-mounted with quick-release)
Anti-glare, anti-reflective screen treatments
Optional integrated GobiTM 3G global mobile Internet (WWAN)
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Class 1) - optional on models with P8400 CPU
Battery operation: approximately 4 hours (P8600 CPU), 7 hours (P8400
CPU), 8 hours (touchscreen)
3-year limited warranty, parts and labor
7.5 lbs. (7.9 lbs. with optional touchscreen)

The Panasonic Toughbook 52 Semi-Rugged Notebook’s pricing starts
from around $1700 and runs through to around $2550 depending on desired
options/specifications.