Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 And CF-Y7 Notebook

Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific is launching two new models from its Toughbook Business Mobile series, the Toughbook CF-W7 and Toughbook CF-Y7. Targeted at business professionals and mobile end-users, these new Toughbook models are designed to withstand the rigours of travel. They come lightweight, possess a long battery life and are even more ruggedised than its predecessor, the widely-acclaimed Toughbook 5 series, without compromising on computing power.

“For the discerning executive of today, a notebook is far more than just a list of specifications. It needs to be a reliable companion, an essential business tool that provides great performance on-the-go while increasing productivity and expanding business opportunities. The Toughbook Business Mobile series is built to meet the demands of these users and more,” said Mr Eugene Chan, Managing Director of Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific.

Toughbook has held the no. 1 position in the ultraportable notebook segment in Japan for two consecutive years, based on data from the IDC 2006 report. So let’s look at the features.

  • Lightweight.Housed in a lightweight yet strong magnesium alloy casing, every component of the new Toughbook is designed to be compact, from the thin LCD panel to the keyboard structure and shell drive. The Toughbook CF-W7 weighs a mere 1,280g and the CF-Y7 weighs in at 1,550g. This makes the Toughbook CF-Y7 one of the world’s lightest notebook with a 14.1 inch LCD and integrated optical drive.
  • Long battery life and high performance. The 7 Series models also feature the latest Santa Rosa-generation Intel Centrino processors for better power savings. The ultra-low voltage version of the high power Intel Core 2 Duo ULV U7500 processor clocked at 1.06 GHz gives the CF-W7 top computing power and improved graphics capabilities and the 1.60 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo LV L7500 low-voltage processor ensures especially high performance for the CF-Y7. The 7 series models provide up to nine and a half hours of continuous use.
  • Ruggedised. The Toughbook 7 series has undergone substantial improvement in its rugged qualities. From the 10cm drop threshold of the 5 Series, the 7 Series can now survive a 76cm fall, about the height of an average desk, while in operation mode. Four high-tech shockabsorbing pads protect the hard drive from external shock and vibration. Both Toughbook 7 Series models come with a spill-resistant keyboard, and undergone rigorous verification tests like pressures test of up to 100 kg force.
  • Connectivity and expansion. Getting connected on the new Toughbook is simple and hassle-free with Bluetooth and integrated Intel Centrino mobile technology that supports all three major WLAN standards and IEEE 802.11a/b/g, allowing wireless data transfers of up to 54 Mbit/s. The CF-W7 and CF-Y7 models are also equipped with an integrated Clam Shell Type DVD multi-drive, USB ports, a PC card slot and an additional SD card slot for external devices or transferring data from memory cards while on the move.

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7 and CF-Y7 will be available from mid-December onwards at all authorised dealers. The recommended retail price for the CF-W7 and CF-Y7 is S$3699 and S$4299 respectively.

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