Panasonic CF-30 Toughbook Notebook - 1000 nits of Screen Brightness
The Panasonic Toughbook series isn’t for ordinary computing mortals! Infact these notebooks pretty much live up to their names as Panasonic has always targeted them to law enforcement agencies and for other onsite usage. Now there is a new model on the horizon to continue the Toughbook legacy.
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 notebook was recently unveiled at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference and this one aint just tougher, but also brighter! The CF-30 has a 1,000 Nit display on it, thus making it extremely readable even in bright daylight. Infact the LCD is also moisture and dust-resistant.However its sweet spot is its 3G capabilities which will definitely attract attention! The CF-30 will come with optional integrated radio modems to access UMTS/HSDPA-based solutions from Cingular Wireless and the EV-DO networks of Sprint or Verizon.
The Toughbook 30 is powered by the Intel® Centrino Duo Mobile Technology and is housed in a magnesium case for added protection. This tough cookie also has integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN and has been tested for ruggedness. It comes Genuine Windows® XP Professional and includes a floppy drive too! Something which is amiss in all the new crops of computers.
Weighing around 8.2 lbs, this one aint exactly fragile and as a precaution, Panasonic has also incorporated a shock mounted removable hard drive. The base model comes with 512MB of RAM and a 60GB Hard Drive. One can also opt for enhancements like EVDO and HSDPA connectivity and a GPS receiver. As of now there is no word on availability but the base model will be available at an estimated street price of $4,699.00. The notebook is also on display at Police conference in Boston. For more info visit: Panasonic
CPU Intel®CoreTMDuo Processor L2400
# Processor speed 1.66GHz
# 2MB L2 Cache
# 667 MHz FSB
Storage 80GB or 60GB HDD
# Memory 512MB SDRAM(DDR2) standard, expandable to 4096MB
# Display 13.3" 1024x768 (XGA) transmissive, daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD
# External video support up to 1280x1024 at 16 million colors
# Intel® Mobile 945 GM Graphic Controller DVMT up to 128 MB
# Audio SigmaTelâ„¢ STAC 9751T AC-97 v2.1 compliant audio codec
# Integrated front-facing speaker
# Convenient keyboard volume and mute controls
# Expansion Slot PC Card Type II x 1
# Secure Digital (SD) Card
# Multimedia Pocket Will accept optional Combo or Multi Drive, or 2nd battery
# Keyboard & Input 87-key with dedicated Windows® key
# Pressure sensitive touchpad with vertical scrolling support
# Touchscreen LCD (only with Touchscreen version)
Interface External Video - MiniD-sup 15 pin
Headphones/speaker mini-jack stereo
Port Replicator - 80 pin (reinforced)
Serial - D-sub 9 pin
USB 2.0 - 4 pin x 3
10/100/1000 Ethernet - RJ-45
56K Modem - RJ-11
# Wireless LAN Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG LAN connection 802.11a/b/g
# Security
# Authentication: LEAP, WPA,802.1X,EAP-TLS,EAP-FAST,PEAP
# Encryption: CKIP,TKIP,128-bit and 64-bit WEP, Hardware AES
Power Supply Lithium Ion Battery Pack (10.65, 8.55Ah) with over-charge protection
Battery: TBD
Battery Charging: TBD
AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, Auto Sensing/Switching worldwide power supply
# Power Management Hibernation, Standby, ACPI BIOS
# Security Features Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard-Disk Lock
# Cable Lock Slot
# Dimensions & Weight 2.8" (H) x 11.9" (W) x 11.3" (D)
# 8.2 lbs.
# Integrated Options Wide Area Wireless Solutions
# EVDO
# HSDPA
# Fingerprint Scanner
# Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver
# Backlit Keyboard-sealed rubber or plastic emissive
# SmartCard Reader
# Warranty 3-year limited warranty, parts & labor
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on October 16, 2006 11:13 PM
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