Panasonic’s Toughbook-74 is a semi-rugged laptop which delivers embedded EV-DO access, Intel Core Duo technology, excellent claimed battery life and expanded security features in a form factor built to withstand the rigours of mobile computing. Rock on!

The Toughbook CF-74 (Toughbook-74) is a durable wireless computing solution for today’s mobile worker. Built with a magnesium alloy case, integrated handle, spill-resistant keyboard, daylight-readable screen and battery life of approximately 7 hours, the Toughbook-74 is designed to let work happen wherever it needs to.

New security features, including an optional finger print scanner and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM v.1.2) security chip, help protect sensitive information.

The Toughbook-74 incorporates the new Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, an 80GB shock-mounted HDD, 13.3-inch XGA (1024x768-pixel) display and a standard 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 4GB).

There’s also integrated local area wireless and optional embedded next-generation wide area wireless and/or Bluetooth connectivity. To date, the Toughbook-74 has been certified on the EV-DO networks of both Sprint and Verizon in the US.

Built from the ground up for mobility the Toughbook-74 is built on the success of its predecessor, the Toughbook-73, which has been deployed by hundreds of enterprises, government agencies, and mobile workers in all industries, says Panasonic.

In addition to its line of rugged and semi-rugged notebooks, Panasonic delivers pre- and post-deployment professional services and provides ongoing support to maximise the active use of every Toughbook.

Panasonic’s 24/7/365 customer support line, included in the standard 3-year Toughbook warranty, boasts an average hold time of less than one minute and a call abandon rate of less than 5 per cent. Average turnaround time at Panasonic’s national service center is less than 2 days, excluding complimentary overnight return shipping.

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-74 will be generally available in April, 2006 starting at an estimated street price of $2999 (£1727).

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BIOS, 31.03.06