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Panasonic Corporation is all set to launch the latest addition to the ever popular Toughbook series. News has just poured in, that this new version would be called Panasonic Toughbook-74 and will have a solid magnesium alloy case (thats nice!) with a spill-resistant keyboard for cuppacino addicts. It would be powered by the new Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, and will also feature an 80GB shock-mounted HDD.

The Toughbook-74 will also include state of the art features  like daylight-readable screen, 7 hour of battery life, an optional finger print scanner and a Trusted Platform Module. The standard 512MB SDRAM can be expanded to 4 GB and Connectivity options include WLAN and Bluetooth. With an estimated street price of $2,999.00 it is said to be release by April.




Panasonic Toughbook CF-74 Specifications:

- Intel Core Duo Processor T2400 (2MB L2 cache), Processor speed 1.83GHz (Dual Core), 667MHz FSB
- 80GB HDD, shock mounted and removable
- 512MB SDRAM (DDR2) standard, expandable to 4,096MB (total system memory may be less, depending on actual system configuration)
- Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW) standard
- Full Magnesium Alloy case with integrated handle
- 13.3inch 1024 x 768 (XGA) transmissive, 460 Nit daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with Touchscreen
- Dimensions: 1.7inch-2.4inch(H) x 12inch(W) x 11.6inch(D) (with handle)
- Weight: 5.95 lbs.
- Battery Life: 7-8 hours (MobileMark tested to approximately 8 hours)
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network Connection with respective drivers
- Optional Wide Area Wireless (as of 3/06, certified on Sprint and Verizon EV-DO networks)
- Security features include: cable lock slot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
v.1.2 security chip, optional finger print scanner, optional SmartCard

Panasonic Toughbook CF-74 source