Panasonic Toughbook 19 Updated With Intel Core i5 Processor

It feels like the update to Panasonic’s Toughbook 19 wasn’t that long ago, but time flies, and now the company has announced another upgrade to its rugged convertible tablet PC. The most notable upgrade, one which many folks will be happy to hear about, will be the use of Intel’s 1.2GHz Core i5-540UM processor that sports Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology for speeds up to 2.0GHz. Aside from its usual rugged characteristics, the Toughbook 19 goes beyond the MIL-STD-810G certification with its ability to withstand a six-foot drop. Other specifications of the upgraded Toughbook 19 include:

• Windows 7 Professional
• 1.2GHz Intel Core i5-540UM vPro processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.0GHz
• 2GB DDR3 RAM (upgradable to 8GB)
• 5.1 lbs
• 10.4-inch LED display
• Touchscreen display
• 160GB SATA shock-mounted and quick release hard drive
• Optional 128GB SSD
• Full magnesium alloy case
• Spill resistant
• MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth
• Optional Gobi and WiMAX mobile broadband
• Up to 9-hours battery life
• 3-year limited warranty
• Optional GPS receiver
• Optional fingerprint reader

Matthew Chung
Categories: Computers