MobileTechReview Forum, News and Reviews: Panasonic Toughbook 52 Semi-Rugged Notebook Now Has Built-in Verizon EV-DO Rev A

Panasonic and Verizon Wireless today announced the certification and exclusive availability of the new semi-rugged Toughbook 52 with built-in access to the EV-DO Revision A-based BroadbandAccess service from Verizon Wireless. Here is more info:

"Introduced last month, the semi-rugged Toughbook 52 includes the Santa Rosa chipset from Intel and offers all the processing power of a desktop replacement notebook in a form factor engineered from the ground up to withstand the most challenging environments. The widescreen notebook with spill-resistant keyboard and a built-in handle includes, like all Toughbook mobile PCs, a magnesium alloy case, flexible internal connectors, and a shock-mounted hard drive and LCD, all of which contribute to Panasonic?s reputation for producing the industry?s most durable and reliable notebooks.

Panasonic and Verizon Wireless have made high-performance embedded EV-DO solutions available in Toughbook notebooks since mid-2005. Today, every Toughbook notebook computer is certified for use on the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Rev. A service, allowing users to download complex files and email attachments at average speeds of 600 kbps to 1.4 Mbps, and upload files at speeds averaging 500 ? 800 kbps.

Spec Sheet for the Toughbook 52:

software ? GenuineWindows XP Professional SP2 or Windows Vista Business
? Setup, Online Manual, Hard Drive Data Erase, Recovery DVD
CPU ? Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300
? 4MB L2 cache
? Processor speed 2.0GHz
? 800MHz FSB
? Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100
? 2MB L2 cache
? Processor speed 1.8GHz
? 800MHz FSB

STORAGE & MEMORY ? Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300
? 1GB SDRAM (DDR2) standard, expandable to 4GB
? 120GB hard drive (shock-mounted & easily removable)
? Intel CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7100
? 1GB SDRAM (DDR2) standard, expandable to 4GB
? 80GB hard drive (shock-mounted & easily removable)

Display ? Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300
? 15.4" 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) TFT active matrix color LCD
? AMD x 2300, 512MB VRAM
? Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100
? 15.4" 1280 x 800 (WXGA) TFT active matrix color LCD
? Intel GMA x3100 graphic controller, UMA (Unified Memory Access) up to 128MB
? Anti-glare, anti-reflective coating for improved outdoor viewability

Audio ? Intel high-definition audio compliant
? Integrated stereo speakers
? Convenient keyboard volume and mute controls

EXPANSION Slots ? PC card type II x 1
? Express card/54 x 1
? Secure Digital (SD) card x1

MULTI MEDIA POCKET ? DVD Multi Drive (8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support)

keyboard & input ? 87-key with dedicated Windows key
? Electrostatic touchpad with scrolling support

wireless ? Optional integrated mobile broadband (WWAN)
? Bluetooth v.2.0 (option on model with T7100 CPU)
? Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN network connection 802.11a/b/g
? Security
? Authentication: LEAP, WPA, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP
? Encryption: CKIP, TKIP, 128-bit and 64-bit WEP, Hardware AES
? Slide on/off switch

interface ? External video D-sub 15-pin
? Headphones/speaker Mini-jack Stereo
? IEEE 1394a (Firewire) 4-pin
? Microphone/line in Mini-jack Stereo
? Port replicator Dedicated 100-pin
? Serial D-sub 9-pin (UART 16550 compatible)
? USB 2.0 (x4) 4-pin
? 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45
? 56Kbps modem RJ-11

power suply ? Lithium ion battery pack (11.1V, 7650mAh)
? Battery operation: approximately 3.5?9.5 hours
? Battery charging time: approximately 4 hours
? AC Adapter: AC 100V?240V 50/60Hz, auto sensing/switching worldwide power supply
? Pop-up on-screen battery status reporting

power management ? Suspend/Resume Function, Hibernation, Standby, ACPI BIOS

security features ? Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard-Disk Lock
? Cable lock slot
? Trusted platform module (TPM) security chip v.1.2
? Computrace theft protection agent

warranty ? 3-year limited warranty, parts and labor

dimensions & weight ? 2.0" (H) x 14.0" (W) x 11.3" (D)
? 7.4 lbs. (with handle)

INTEGRATE D OPTIONs
? SmartCard reader
? Fingerprint scanner
? Wide area wireless solutions
? EVDO Rev. A

Acessories
? AC Adapter (3-pin) CF-AA1683AM
? Battery Charger CF-VCBT1W
? ComFolio Universal Carrying Case (large capacity) COMUNIV-P
? ComFolio Universal Jr. Carrying Case COMUNIVJR-P
? Desktop Port Replicator CF-VEB521M
? Large Venue DLP Projector PT-DW5000U
? Lithium Ion Battery Pack CF-VZSU29AU
? Memory Cards
? 1GB CF-WMBA601G
? 2GB CF-WMBA602G
? Mobile LCD Projector PT-LB50U

Pricing and Availability
The BroadbandAccess-enabled semi-rugged Toughbook 52 includes the Sierra Wireless embedded MC5725 PCI Express Mini Card and VZAccess Manager software and starts at an estimated street price of $1,899."

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