Panasonic announces two new versions of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-52, with higher performance, better graphics and more mobility. The standard version has a new Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, which together with the Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset, the 160-gigabyte hard drive and 1 gigabyte of RAM, provides outstanding performance and maximum mobility. The second model, or High Version, has instead of an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Intel PM45 Express chipset.

The standard model features a bright LCD screen 15.4-inch active matrix widescreen WXGA resolution, and model version offers a high resolution WUXGA, ideal for complex graphics. The two models of the Toughbook CF-52 are a real alternative to traditional desktop and provide excellent performance even outside the office. Thanks to the practical pull-out handle and weighing only 3.4 kilograms, laptops are easy to transport, while providing considerable strength.

For office applications and multimedia complex with Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional, you need hardware performance art, and it is precisely in this area that the new Toughbook CF-52 are distinguished. Equipped with the Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset in conjunction with the Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (High Version: Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset with Intel Core 2 Duo P8600), the two notebooks excel in speed and low power consumption.

The model with the RAM expandable up to 4 gigabytes, offers excellent performance even with the most complex applications. The CF-52 has a further strength in battery life: with up to 7 hours, the Toughbook allows business a long time without using external power and are proposed as an ideal support outside the office.

The model is equipped with High Version Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset and the Intel Centrino 2 vPro, which offer users better performance and more safety features. With AMT 4.0 technology has been further enhanced the remote control even in standby mode, with the possibility of remote configuration continuous support next-generation management standards and the ability for users to initiate communications to IT also 'outside the corporate firewall.

Besides the excellent performance, the Toughbook CF-52 also possess characteristics of extreme strength, which ensure maximum data protection and freedom of movement. CF-52 models are in the category "semi-ruggedized" and despite the large monitors are ideal for use in extreme working conditions, from off can withstand drops from a height of up to 76 inches. The 160-gigabyte hard drive is connected flexibly to the motherboard and surrounded by a special shock-proof solution that protects sensitive data from vibration, shock or accidental falls. The CF-52 are able to withstand temperature variations from -20 to +60 C and air humidity up to 90%. The internal electronic components are protected by a magnesium alloy housing, while the keyboard and touchpad are protected against the infiltration of water.

Working long outside does not mean giving up the connectivity of a desktop PC. The new CF-52 offers many practical functions in more than any other notebook: Multi Drive optical drive easy to use CD and DVD, and various interfaces, like the four USB ports, a FireWire connection (IEEE 1394a), a serial port and slot SD / SDHC Card and PC-Card .. High Version The model also has a slot for ExpressCards. The devices can be connected wirelessly using Bluetooth technology 2.0.

The extent and speed of communication systems, mobile notebook CF-52 have been further enhanced thanks to the Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, which supports IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / draft-n Wireless. The WLAN function can be easily enabled or disabled with the appropriate switch. For areas without WLAN coverage, the units have the function "WWAN-ready, allowing users to use the optional integrated HSDPA to download data at speeds up to 7.2 Mbit / s.

Security plays an important role in the use of laptop computers. The Toughbook CF-52 facilities, in this sense, important features that allow users to protect their data by inappropriate use. For example, you can integrate a user's unique recognition system using a sensor for fingerprints. Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is integrated as standard in appliances. This component internal security among other things, allows reliable identification and authentication of the notebook on the corporate network and to encrypt data in an absolutely secure.

The new Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 is available in the standard version at a price of 1770 euro and, since September 2008, at a price of 2550 euros in the model High Version (net prices, excluding VAT).