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Panasonic Toughbooks Ruggedized PCs Available on Cingular Wireless EDGE Network, Providing Unparalleled Mobile Access to Critical Business Systems
SECAUCUS, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 22, 2005 -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
-- Panasonic Now Shipping Embedded EDGE Connectivity in Toughbook Rugged and Semi-Rugged PCs to Offer Fast, Secure, Wireless Access, Enabling Mobile Workforce Customers to Improve Productivity
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company today announced that select fully-rugged and semi-rugged Panasonic(R) Toughbook(R) notebook computers have been certified for use on the Cingular(SM) Wireless EDGE network.
EDGE is a third-generation high-speed mobile data and internet access technology, with average rates that are fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including streaming audio and video, fast Internet access, and large file downloads. From mission-critical public safety applications to streamlining and improving field service organizations, or for "road warriors" in every profession, the combination of Toughbook reliability and integrated wireless technology provides mobile access to information and software applications over one of the fastest wireless wide area network technologies available today.
"As the leaders in rugged notebook solutions for the past 15 years, we have always held that mobility and durability must go hand in hand," said Rance Poehler, president of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "No other rugged notebook vendor offers embedded access to next-generation wireless solutions. Faster and more secure wireless access to information provides a distinct advantage to our customers, in industry, the federal government and public safety."
Panasonic's integrated wireless solutions are designed, developed and manufactured with embedded OEM modules and retractable built-in antennas to provide the most advanced performance in the industry. Panasonic Toughbooks are engineered to provide access to all current technologies including CDMA 1xRTT, GSM/GPRS, EDGE and EV-DO. They utilize the Intel(R) Centrino(TM) chipset for seamless connectivity to local networks and can be configured with Bluetooth(TM) technology for connectivity to local printers, headsets and networks.
EDGE Certified Toughbook Model Information
The fully-rugged and durable Panasonic Toughbook CF-18 and CF-29 are designed using MIL-STD-810F environmental testing procedures for drops, shocks, altitude, vibration, and dust, water and extreme temperature resistance. Both models are encased in magnesium alloy and feature a shock-mounted removable hard drive in a stainless steel case. With one quick swivel, the Toughbook CF-18 transforms from a fully-rugged maximum-performance notebook PC to a fully-rugged handwriting-friendly tablet PC.
The high-performance Toughbook CF-73 is ideal for mobile professionals and built to withstand the rigors of travel. Its versatile combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) and large outdoor-readable touchscreen LCD let you work seamlessly in any location and make it perfect for delivering high-impact multimedia presentations.
Panasonic also offers premium support services for all models, assuring its customers experience maximum uptime and productivity.
About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is the leading provider of ruggedized notebook PCs for mobile professionals in the USA. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan (NYSE: MC), which recorded annual sales of $71.44 billion in the most recently reported fiscal year. Matsushita Electric is one of the only manufacturers today that directly controls the process of design, manufacture and quality assurance of its notebook PCs. Many key components, including LCD panels, Lithium-Ion batteries, DVD and CD-ROM drives, and board-level electronics are the products of its divisions. The products, people and business of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company are entirely dedicated to the needs of the professional user, including Fortune 1000 business and government professionals. Panasonic also supplies mobile computing solutions to over 4,000 police departments in the United States.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://panasonic.com/toughbook.
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