Panasonic to Highlight Computing Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry At OTC 2006; Rugged, UL 1604-Certified Notebooks and Devices, Including the New Panasonic Toughbook Wireless Display, To Be Demonstrated in Booth 1205.SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company will display its line of rugged and reliable wireless computing devices designed to stand up to harsh offshore environments at the Offshore Technology Conference 2006, Houston, TX, May 1 - 4, Booth 1205. Built with the severest conditions in mind, Panasonic(R) Toughbook(R) computers are sealed to dirt, dust and water, have daylight-readable LCDs, magnesium magnesium (măgnē`zēəm, –zhəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Mg; at. no. 12; at. wt. 24.305; m.p. about 648.8°C;; b.p. about 1,090°C;; sp. gr. 1.738 at 20°C;; valence +2. alloy cases, shock-mounted hard drives and long-lasting batteries. MIL-STD-810F-tested and Class I, Division 2-certified, Toughbooks are designed for reliable and safe operation in a production environment. When combined with industry software solutions from Panasonic partners, Toughbook users achieve reliable access to mission-critical data to help improve accuracy, reduce man-hours and increase productivity. In addition to its industry-proven Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 notebook and Toughbook CF-18 convertible tablet, the company will also display its new Toughbook Wireless Display, a 2.6 lb rugged device which can wirelessly connect with other computing resources within three hundred feet, such as, for example, fixed computers located in the doghouse of an oil rig. Panasonic Toughbooks are engineered to provide access to all current wireless technologies including CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. 1xRTT, GMS/GPRS, EDGE and 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. . They incorporate the Intel(R) Centrino chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). for seamless connectivity to local networks and can be configured with Bluetooth technology for connectivity to local printers, headsets and networks. Toughbooks also offer optional integrated GPS antennae. "Durable, reliable computers with integrated wireless technologies are important tools in streamlining and improving offshore operations," said Thell Gillis, business development manager, oil and gas industry, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Getting computers out of the doghouse and closer to the action improves accuracy and real-time decision-making. Toughbooks have proven that they're up to the test." For a demonstration of computing solutions for the oil and gas industry, visit Panasonic Computer Solutions Company at OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). 2006, Booth 1205 or go to www.panasonic.com/toughbook/energy. About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , which is 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. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R) line of notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. for thirteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words to thin and light semi-rugged notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users--from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses--rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them. 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. |
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