Panasonic Lets Note F8 Notebook WiMax F8 Notebook Boasts Waterproof Design

Having just posted about the Toshiba Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ notebook with
integrated WiMax connectivity, we follow up - in a bid to show there is,
at least sometimes, some sense of continuity here at TFTS - with the
WiMax enabled Panasonic Lets Note F8 notebook which, unlike the
aforementioned Dynabook, also brings a waterproof design to the table.

The WiMax enabled Panasonic Lets Note F8 notebook sports a 14.1 WXGA
(1440 x 900 resolution) TFT display, 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300.
Intel GS44 Express chipset and 2GB onboard RAM - which can be extended
up to a maximum of 3GB - as well as 500GB hard disk and, of course,
IEEE802.16e wireless connectivity.
Apart from boasting WiMax connectivity, the Panasonic Lets Note F8
notebook is also notable in offering a high degree of shock protection
as well as built-in carry handle (meaning you can, if you wish, dispense
with your notebook bag whilst in transit). Agreed, it's hardly a major
selling point - but it's a handy design feature none the less.

The WiMax enabled Panasonic Lets Note F8 notebook, which runs MS
Vista/Vista Business, like the aforementioned Dynabook, appears to be
set (initially at least) for the Japanese market only though, at this
juncture, Panasonic are yet to confirm unit pricing when the Lets Note
F8 commences shipping at the end of next month (interestingly at the
same time as the Toshiba Dynabook).

It'll be interesting, considering that the Panasonic Lets Note F8 and
the Toshiba Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ are obviously set to go head to head,
which comes out on top being that the WiMax enabled Dynabook comes with
SSD as standard but, accordingly, at a somewhat steep price point.