Panasonic today announced its latest device in the Toughbook series. The CF-1 comes in a UMPC form factor and promises to remain operable even in extreme environments.

The device comes with an Intel Atom processor Z520 CPU (1.33 GHz with 533 MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache), 1 GB of DDR2 memory, a 16 or a 32 GB SSD, a 5.6” (1024x600 pixel) display, LED backlighting, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integrated as well as wireless broadband and GPS as options. As other Toughbooks, the CF-1 also comes in a sealed case that will survive 4-ft drops without damage and withstand rain, spills and dust.   

The device weighs about 2.3 pounds with batteries and offers a battery life of about 9 hours. Panasonic will begin selling the CF-1 in August for prices starting at $2500.

overpriced

Jun 25, 2008 12:51     

the new eee 901 pc has the new atom processor (which cost like 2 bucks to make). has 1gb of ram, ssd, wireless, etc, and cost a mere 550 bucks. now take into account that the toughbooks are fully sealed, it only has a 5.6 inch screen.. made out of (hopefully) high quality metals.. but does that cost $2000 more for those additional features? many thing the eee pc is way overpriced at $550.
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Why No AMD ? Intel SUcks

Aug 24, 2008 14:54     

Intel Sucks would buy if they would use AMD's
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