Panasonic F8 14-inch Toughbook Laptop

By: Velimir Biošić

Toughbook line updated

Panasonic has updated its line of rugged laptops with the Toughbook F8. The new Toughbook will replace the aging Y7. It features a 14-inch screen (16:10 widescreen format, 1280 x 800 resolution), Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (2.26-GHz P9300), up to 4GB of RAM, a 160GB shock-mounted hard drive, and a built-in carry handle. According to feedback from Panasonic's customers a handle brings a unique touch to the F8.

Other specifications:

• 14.1-inch 1280 x 800 WXGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300 (6MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)

• Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM

• 160GB HDD, shock-mounted

• Integrated DVD Multidrive

• TPM Security Chip, v1.2

• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n

• Bluetooth? v2.0 + EDR

• Windows Vista Business (with XP option)

• Optional integrated Gobi 3G global mobile Internet (EV-DO and HSPA)

• Dimensions: 9.9 inches long x 12.8 inches wide x 1.0 inch /1.9 inches high (front/rear)

• Weight: app 3.7 lbs

The F8 will be available in November 2008. Pricing hasn't been disclosed yet.