Panasonic Toughbook C1 convertible tablet review

Panasonic a well-known global manufacturer of consumer electronics and IT gadgets has announced to launch its new notebook called as Panasonic Toughbook C1. The Toughbook C1 which powered by features 12.1-inch display, convertible tablet PC, and with this new update, it will sport a 320GB hard drive for the base model, boasting up to a dozen hours of battery life, 2GB RAM that can be expanded to four times the amount, an Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor (2.50GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz), and up to 30% faster boot up time compared to its predecessor – that ought to help it give you a boost where productivity is concerned.Connectivity options are aplenty with the upgraded Toughbook C1, where you will get Bluetooth v2.1, Wi-Fi, and the optional Gobi 2000 3G mobile broadband technology from Qualcomm. Since this device is certified on the AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless 3G networks, it ought to let you remain connected at all times without missing a beat.

It ain’t too heavy either at a mere a 3.28 lbs, thanks to its triple-hinge design which results in an extremely mobile device. Tough enough to withstand drops from approximately 30”, the spill-resistant keyboard also does it part to prevent a heart attack when your nephew knocks over a glass of water while your work is unsaved.

New Panasonic Toughbook C1 to arrive in July later this year
Price range $2,599.

Source : [www.ubergizmo.com]

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 / 12.1 inch Laptop Review

Panasonic has launched its Toughbook CF-W7 which is powered by it features Intel Core 2 Duo Processor L7500 (1.06GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 2 MB Cache) with 1 GB MB DDR2 533 main memory and 80 GB 5400 rpm hard drive. With outer dimensions of 12.2″(W) 2.2″(H) 9.6″(D) and weight of only 3.1lbs, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 is somewhat bulky though it is light in weight.

The 12.1 inch wide screen TFT active matrix LCD display of this ultraportable laptop has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This is somewhat low though the display is clear and bright. The graphics is handled by Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 which is an integrated onboard chip that is good enough for office, internet, and video editing but not fast enough for modern computer games.

The external connectivity for this ultraportable laptop is well taken care of with 56 Kbps Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also has a built in DVD RW drive for backup storage. The power source is a Lithium ion 5800 mAh battery that lasts up to 7 hours under normal usage. The OS is Windows XP Business Edition and Panasonic provides a three-year parts-and-labor warranty for the laptop but the machine has to be sent to their service centre.

To summarize, Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 Ultraportable Laptop is an ideal companion for business travel and outdoor use but the cost and slow game performance are dampeners.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 Laptops Specification :

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo Processor L7500 (1.06GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 2 MB Cache)
Memory	1 GB MB DDR2 533
Chipset	Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Hard drive	80 GB 5400 rpm
Optical CD / DVD drive	DVD RW drive
Display	12.1 in TFT active matrix
Video RAM	384 MB RAM
Weight	3.1 lbs
Dimension	12.2″(W) 2.2″(H) 9.6″(D)
Network type	56 Kbps Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100
Audio	1 x Audio – Line-out/headphones – Mini-phone stereo
Power	Lithium ion 5800 mAh battery
I/O ports (Data)	3 USB 2.0, SD card reader
OS	Windows XP Business Edition
Price starting at	£1399.99 inc VAT

[www.lightweightlaptops.co.uk]

Panasonic B10, S10, N10 and J10 With New Silicon Laptops

You can rest assured that hundreds — if not trillions — of new laptops will be rolling off of production lines this quarter with Intel’s Sandy Bridge platform inside, and those looking for a little love over in Japan won’t have to wait much longer. Panasonic has just updated its Let’s Note line with four new Sandy Bridge models: the B10, S10, N10 and J10 have all been blessed with new silicon. The B10 in particular ships with a Core i5-2520M, 4GB of memory, a 15.6-inch 1080p display, HDMI output, Blu-ray drive, SDXC card slot and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. The N10 and S10 are outfitted in similar fashion, while the J10 goes diminutive with a 10.1-inch panel. There’s also a higher-end J10Q variant that steps up to a Core i5, 128GB SSD, 2GB of RAM, WiFi, HDMI output, inbuilt WiMAX model and an SDXC slot, with the craziest aspect being the claimed 12 hours of battery life. Hit the links below if you’re hungry for pricing clues and ship dates, but it looks as if the whole gang should be out and about by the close of March.