Panasonic upgrades the Toughbook C1 with faster processor, better battery life

Panasonic has announced the upgrade of the Panasonic Toughbook C1 to get a new Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor (2.5GHz, Turbo Boost-able to 3.2GHz), along with a standard 320GB 7,200 rpm hard drive (up from 250GB before), and some improved battery life. The upgraded Toughbook C1 maintains its embedded wireless connectivity, including Bluetooth v2.1, Centrino Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, and optional Qualcomm’s Gobi2000 3G modem.

The Toughbook C1 laptop is able to withstand drops from approximately 30-inch and comes with a battery life up to 12 hours with optional second battery. The Toughbook C1 also has a spill-resistant keyboard, which protects against liquid spills of about 6 ounces.

Panasonic Toughbook C1: Key Upgraded Features

• Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32-bit or 64-bit
• Intel Core i5-2520M vPro Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz)
• 320GB 7200rpm shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive with quick-release
• RAM (varies by model)
  • Multi touch + digitizer: 4GB RAM (DDR3-1333MHz), expandable to 8GB
  • Gloved multi touch: 2GB RAM (DDR3-1333MHz), expandable to 6GB
• Hot-swappable twin battery design
• 6 hour battery life (12 hour with optional second battery)
• 3.28 lbs (3.73 lbs with optional second battery)
• Interfaces: SDXC card slot
• Embedded Connectivity: Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.1 and optional Qualcomm’s Gobi2000 3G modem
• Optional Integrated Features: 1.3MP webcam, 128 solid state drive (SSD)

The upgraded Toughbook C1 is expected to be available in July 2011 starting at $2,599.

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