Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Notebooks Deliver Clear Advantage for Mobile PC Customers through New High-Resolution LCDs.SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company: --Bright 500 NIT A measurement of luminance. One nit is equal to one candela per square meter (1cd/m2). Ten thousand nits are equal to one stilb. See candela. Display Addresses Demand for Enhanced Outdoor Visibility in Military, Public Safety and Commercial Applications --Units to Be on Display at 112th Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) was founded in Chicago in 1893 as the National Chiefs of Police Union. in Miami, Florida “Miami” redirects here. For the Native American tribe, see Miami tribe. Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. It is the county seat of Miami-Dade County. Miami is a gamma world city with an estimated population of 404,048. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company today announced the availability of 500 NIT displays in select rugged Panasonic(R) Toughbook(R) notebook computers used in a variety of military, public safety, and commercial applications. Rugged Toughbooks have always used anti-glare and anti-reflective screen An anti-reflective screen is an electronic display with an anti-reflective coating designed to reduce glare. Traditionally LCDs have had a matte anti-glare finish to scatter reflected light. coatings to improve outdoor screen viewability. Now, building on its leadership in mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions, Panasonic has introduced the 500 NIT LCD, which is 250 to 300 percent brighter than commercial-grade notebooks. Available now, this new feature raises the bar for mobile workers. Police, fire and emergency medical professionals, members of the armed forces, field service technicians and mobile workers in all industries will benefit, enabling them to work more efficiently in the brightest daylight conditions. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company continues to deliver the most advanced technologies throughout its semi- and fully-rugged notebook line. In addition to LCD enhancements, Panasonic recently announced next-generation wireless capabilities, with embedded EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers worldwide that use the CDMA technology, including Verizon and Sprint in the U.S. EV-DO works on EV-DO cellphones as well as laptops and portable devices that have EV-DO modems. and EDGE network access on all major carriers. Robert Carlson is Desktop Support Manager for the City of Hollywood, Florida Hollywood is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. As of 1 July 2006, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 145,879.[3] Founded in 1925, the city grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s, and is now the ninth largest city in Florida. . He installs and supports Panasonic Toughbooks for the Hollywood Police Department. "The City of Hollywood conducted an extensive laptop evaluation program for public safety. After testing factors such as portability between vehicle, desktop and field work, communications options, screen viewability, and reliability in harsh environments, the Toughbook was the clear winner," said Carlson. "Our experience with Panasonic before and after purchase confirmed to us their reputation in public safety is well deserved." Today's announcement builds on a fifteen year history of firsts achieved by Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. Among the company's milestones: --First notebook with integrated CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). --First magnesium encased en·case tr.v. en·cased, en·cas·ing, en·cas·es To enclose in or as if in a case. en·case  ment n. LCD --First fully rugged notebook in a standard form factor --First semi-rugged notebook PC --First fully-rugged convertible tablet PC --First semi-rugged thin and light with a shock mounted hard drive, magnesium case and integrated DVD-CD/R drive "Our customers trust us to deliver reliable solutions that can stand up to whatever conditions are thrown their way," said Rance Poehler, president, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Whether they are saving lives or working to save money by automating and streamlining paper processes, they know Toughbooks deliver." Models and Availability Toughbook CF-29 Rugged Notebook is built to take a beating. MIL-STD-810F-tested for ruggedness, the CF-29 is encased in magnesium alloy, with durability designed into every seal, hinge and connector. The industry's fastest fully-rugged mobile PC, the CF-29 is used extensively in military applications, by federal government agencies, public safety professionals and commercial users. Toughbook CF-18 Rugged Convertible Tablet transforms from a fully-rugged maximum-performance notebook PC to a fully-rugged handwriting-friendly tablet PC. Used in the utilities, energy, automotive, aviation, insurance and healthcare industries, the CF-18 allows users to take handwritten hand·write tr.v. hand·wrote , hand·writ·ten , hand·writ·ing, hand·writes To write by hand. [Back-formation from handwritten.] Adj. 1. notes, mark and edit documents and draw diagrams. These models are available and shipping now. Complete model information, specifications and information on where to buy is available on panasonic.com/toughbook. To see the new 500 NIT LCD, visit booth 1075 at the 112th Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the Miami Convention Center, Miami, Florida, September 25-27, 2005. About 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 of Panasonic Corporation of North 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 $81.44 billion in the most recently reported 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 4,000 police departments in the United States. 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://panasonic.com/toughbook. |
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