Panasonic Introduces Faster, Lighter, More Durable Toughbook CF-29; Centrino-Based CF-29 Offers Simultaneous Support for Six Communications Devices.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.090903/bb8 SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003 Editor's Summary: -- Fully Centrino-compliant system architecture with low-voltage 1.2GHz Pentium(R) M processor, enhanced SpeedStep(R) technology, 1MB on-die L2 cache (Level 2 cache) A memory bank built into the CPU chip, packaged within the same module or built on the motherboard. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, and its memory is slower than L1 memory. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor. , 256MB DDR-SDRAM DDR-SDRAM - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory expandable to 768MB. -- MIL-STD-810F-compliant chassis, increased shock, ingress An entrance. Contrast with "egress," which means exit. See ingress traffic. See also Ingres 2006. and LCD protection with an 18 percent reduction in weight from previous Toughbooks in this class. -- Advanced fan-less heat-distribution technology for maximum ingress protection prohibits the introduction of dirt, dust, and moisture. Moisture, dust and dirt-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one of the touchpad keys. See mouse, trackball and pointing stick. . Sealed port and connector covers. -- Shock-mounted 13.3-inch XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. anti-reflective, daylight-viewable TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor display with 64MB of shared video memory Using part of main memory for the display circuit's frame buffers, which temporarily hold the rendered content being sent to the screen. Shared memory is used in PCs that have the display circuit built into the motherboard rather than housed on a separate, more costly display adapter card. . -- Optional SuperClear touchscreen is 25 percent brighter than previous models. -- Removable rugged 40GB UDMA (Ultra DMA) See Ultra ATA. UDMA - ATA-4 hard drive embedded in proprietary shock-and-vibration damping system. -- Reduced form-factor motherboard extends internal module capacity without increase in case size. -- Simultaneous support for integrated Intel(R) Pro/Wireless 2100 802.11b, GSM/GPRS or 1xRTT/CDMA, Bluetooth, GPS, wired LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , and analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. communication devices. -- Four internal antennas including multi-band and GPS. -- Environmentally sealed multimedia pocket supports floppy drive, optional DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive A Combo drive is a type of optical drive that combines CD-R/CD-RW recording capability with the ability to read (but not write) DVD media. The term was popularized by Apple Computer as a name for the low-end substitute for their high-end SuperDrive, which was designed to both read , second battery or telephone line-testing module. -- 2.5"(H) x 10.7"(D) 11 x.9" (W), 7.94 lbs. w/battery and handle. Panasonic(R) Computer Solutions Company, the leading provider of ruggedized portable computers, today announced the release of the Toughbook(R) CF-29, the new gold standard in high-performance, MIL-STD-810F, wireless-enabled notebook computers. Based on Intel's revolutionary Centrino(TM) mobility platform, the 7.9lb. moisture, dust and impact-resistant CF-29 features significant enhancements in chassis design, ruggedization, wireless connectivity, and touchscreen display technology. Performance features include a low-voltage 1.2GHz Pentium(R) M CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. with 1MB on-die L2 cache, 256MB DDR-SDRAM (768MB max.), 40GB hardened hard drive, shock-and-vibration-dampened 13.3-inch XGA outdoor-readable display (touchscreen optional), and integrated 802.11b, Bluetooth, wide-area wireless, and GPS support. "The Toughbook CF-29 is the industry's first totally sealed, MilSpec 810F ruggedized, fully Centrino-compliant notebook," said Rance Poehler, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company president. "Our leadership position in the fully rugged, wireless marketplace space offers Panasonic the ability to blast past other products in this space by continually developing and utilizing the latest technology." Poehler noted that industry-standard Business Applications Performance Corporation (BAPCo (R)) MobileMark benchmark tests indicate the CF-29's low-voltage 1.2GHz Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 CPU is approximately 15 percent faster and 30 percent more power-efficient than existing offerings using 1.7GHz Pentium 4 CPU's in this product class. "I challenged our design, engineering, and manufacturing staff to produce the most feature rich, high performance, robust product we've ever introduced, the Toughbook CF-29 demonstrates the advantages of doing all your engineering and building most of your components in-house," Poehler said. "Panasonic doesn't just vend ruggedized portables, we design and we build them. And that, more than anything else, is why the best keeps getting better." Performance and Portability Weighing a full pound less than its highly successful predecessor, the Toughbook CF-28, the CF-29 brings new levels of performance, durability and connectivity to the fully ruggedized notebook market. Utilizing Intel's Centrino system architecture, 1.2GHz low-voltage Pentium M CPU, and 855GM graphics controller embedded chipset, the CF-29 flies through both standard business and custom industrial/public service agency applications thanks to such embedded technologies as a dedicated stack manager to simplify internal CPU auditing, micro-ops fusion of system operations, and advanced branch prediction In CPU instruction execution, predicting the outcome of a branch so that those instructions may be executed in parallel with the current instructions. If the CPU guesses the wrong branch, it will take extra machine cycles to go back and execute the correct one; however, on average, if the , which helps avoid repetitive instruction execution. Thirty-two bit color video resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels internal and 1024 x 768 pixels external is enhanced by Intel's Extreme Graphics 2 technology and up to 64MB of shared video RAM Also called "VRAM," it is the type of memory used in a display adapter. Video RAM is designed with dual ports so that it can simultaneously refresh the screen while text and images are drawn in memory. It is faster than the common DRAM or SDRAM chips used as main memory in the computer. . The optional touchscreen uses Panasonic's new SuperClear technology for enhanced transparency, which gains 25 percent improvement on brightness over previous model. Strength and Security Designed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F standards, the CF-29 is the first Toughbook to utilize Panasonic's revolutionary double-cross-rib technology to increase the rigidity of its lightweight, ultra-durable magnesium-alloy case. Other rugged enhancements include the addition of a dispense gasket for increased water resistance, improved drop-shock resistance, hardened case hinges, enhanced antenna durability, anti-twist LCD-mounting technology, and additional rugged enhancements to the keyboard. Like all fully ruggedized Toughbooks, the CF-29 features shock-mounting systems for major components, and a sealed keyboard, display panel, touchpad, multimedia bay, and connectors to protect against impact, vibration, moisture and dust and the Panasonic's Toughbook 29 is independently tested to verify compliance with MIL STD (MILitary STandarD) A detailed technical specification for a product that is purchased by a U.S. military agency. 810F. To encourage end-user compliance with government and corporate data-security requirements, the CF-29's metal-encased, shock-mounted hard drive can be easily removed and replaced via a no-tools-required quick-access cover. Comprehensive Connectivity As the world leader in integrating wireless wide-area network solutions into notebook computers, Panasonic has equipped the CF-29 with the broadest array of simultaneously available communications and connectivity options in its class. In addition to Intel Pro/w2100 802.11b wireless LAN support, the new Toughbook supports Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS or 1xRITT/CDMA, GPS and wired analog modem service. Four ruggedized internal antennas and a chassis redesign that simplifies upgrades for customers opting not to have public wireless pre-installed round out the communications package. The CF-29 also offers a simplified upgrade path from one wireless system to another. Wired input and output ports include USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0, 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T Ethernet, 56K analog modem, serial, parallel, ext. keyboard/mouse, microphone, ext. monitor, and port replicator. Configurations Toughbook(R) CF-29CTKGZDM Intel(R) 1.2GHz LV PentiumM CPU, Centrino(TM) system architecture, 13.3" XGA TFT Active-Matrix Display with AR-featured Touchscreen, 40GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive , 256MB RAM, internal floppy drive, 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T wired LAN, 56K analog modem, Windows 2000 Professional Toughbook(R) CF-29C3KGZKM Intel(R) 1.2GHz LV PentiumM CPU, Centrino(TM) system architecture, 13.3" XGA TFT Active-Matrix Display, 40GB HDD, 256MB RAM, internal floppy drive, 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T wired LAN, 56K analog modem, Windows XP Professional. Accessories DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive CF-VDR282U Port Replicator CF-VEB272AW Vehicle Mount Port Replicator CF-WEB273 Vehicle Mount Port Replicator w/Integrated High-Gain Antenna Pass-Through Cable CF-WEB273CBL Battery Charger CF-VCBTB1U 11.1V, Ah Li-Ion battery pack CF-VZSU29U Second Battery Pack CF-VZSU1428W AC Adaptor (3pin) CF-AA1653AM Sealed Rubber LED Backlit Keyboard CF-WKB291M PCC266 DDR-RAM Memory Cards -- 256MB -- 512MB 13.3" LCD Protector Film ToughMate Sling Carrying Case CF-2728 ComFolio Universal Carrying Case CF-COMUNIV Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is the leading provider of ruggedized notebook PCs for mobile professionals in the USA. The company is a unit company of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, the principal North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MC), which recorded annual sales of $61.70 billion in the most recent fiscal year. Matsushita Electric is one of the only manufacturers today that directly controls the process of design, manufacture and quality assurance of its notebook PCs. Many key components, including LCD panels, Lithium Ion batteries, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and CD-ROM drives, and board-level electronics are the products of its divisions. The products, people and business of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company are entirely dedicated to the needs of the professional user, including Fortune 1000 business and government professionals. Panasonic also supplies mobile computing solutions to over 2,000 police departments in the United States. Note to Editors: All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800 662 3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook Note: A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.090903/bb8 |
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