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Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 UMPC seems like an ideal rugged travel companion. With an IP rating of 54, this tough little fellow is waterproof. It can as well withstand falls from a height of 1.2m. Its weight of just a little over 1kg and its extremely long battery life add to its portability factor.
A walk down Specifications lane:
The Intel Atom Z520 processor with a clock speed of 1.33GHz handles internal processing in this ultramobile PC. A 1GB RAM and a 16GB solid state drive are integrated into this device. Optionally, a 32GB SSD is as well available. The operating system pre-loaded is the Microsoft Windows Vista Business OS. The most attractive aspect is its 9-hour battery life.
Display – This ultraportable computer has a 5.6” LED backlit screen which presents a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It offers touchscreen capability too. Being an anti-glare display, you can view it in the sunlight also.
Communication – This UMPC supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It is 3G mobile broadband capable as well, allowing fast internet access. GPS proficiency is offered too. Even a 2 Megapixel web camera has been built into this device.
Ports – USB 2.0 port, a headphone jack, a microphone jack, an expansion bus and an SD card reader are packed into this tablet PC.
Though this UMPC has a lot going for it in terms of features, it looks a little bulky with a thickness of 2.2”. But this should not be a major cause of concern, considering the other rugged features it offers.
Price:
The price of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 5.6” UMPC is about £1815.
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