Panasonic Toughbook 'CF-U1' UMPC is built for the extremes

It is always surprising when a brand talks about its UMPC without mentioning portability and convenience. For a change, Panasonic has decided to showcase ruggedness and durability in the Toughbook CF-U1. True to its name, the device wears a magnesium-alloy skin and a design built for the extremes. Intel Atom forms the backbone of the CF-U1, which operates on Windows XP or Vista. Features include 1GB memory, 5.6inch WSVGA LCD touch display with LED-backlight, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 16GB SSD, a back-lit QWERTY pad and 9 hours of battery life.

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Pricing and Availability: The Toughbook CF-U1 retails for approx $2500.

Watch This: Businesses thrive on "stand out" elements. Despite the lack of any great features, the CF-U1 has a sizable audience thanks to its rugged nature. For people on the move, nothing gratifies better than a gadget built to last.

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The writer at Trustedreviews says:

Despite the fact that Panasonic creates some truly impressive mobile computers, the ToughBook range is generally more about rugged performance than cutting edge components.

Source: Aving