It is always surprising when a brand talks about its UMPC without mentioning portability and convenience. For a change, Panasonic has decided to showcase ruggedness and durability in the Toughbook CF-U1. True to its name, the device wears a magnesium-alloy skin and a design built for the extremes. Intel Atom forms the backbone of the CF-U1, which operates on Windows XP or Vista. Features include 1GB memory, 5.6inch WSVGA LCD touch display with LED-backlight, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 16GB SSD, a back-lit QWERTY pad and 9 hours of battery life.
Pricing and Availability: The Toughbook CF-U1 retails for approx $2500.
Watch This: Businesses thrive on “stand out” elements. Despite the lack of any great features, the CF-U1 has a sizable audience thanks to its rugged nature. For people on the move, nothing gratifies better than a gadget built to last.
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The writer at Trustedreviews says:
Despite the fact that Panasonic creates some truly impressive mobile computers, the ToughBook range is generally more about rugged performance than cutting edge components.
Source: Aving
