Panasonic's Introduces Ruggedized Handheld With Integrated Keyboard and Touchscreen Interface

Panasonic, today announced the release of a unique ruggedized portable computer, the Toughbook(R) 01 Handheld terminal, the newest portable computer solution for today's mobile professional. The Toughbook 01 will offer users a compact, yet durable and expandable hardware solution designed for today's enterprise and the stringent demands of vertical industries. The addition of this device rounds out Panasonic's robust product line that provides ruggedized, innovative portable data processing solutions covering the complete spectrum of portable computing form factors.

The Toughbook 01 represents the sixth generation of ruggedized portable computing hardware from Panasonic. This rich history is exemplified in a device that has been designed to provide reliability through ruggedization. "The data entry inputting approach of the Toughbook 01 is further evidence of PCSC's commitment to solution based products, comments Rance Poehler, President of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "The Toughbook 01 is one of the first ruggedized handheld devices today that offers either keyboard or touchscreen data entry. Our research indicates that this flexibility will greatly enhance the user's ability to continue to work in environments or situations where being limited to one type of inputting ultimately hinders productivity," further notes Poehler.

Development of the Toughbook 01, as all Panasonic's Toughbooks, was driven by PCSC customer demand and insights. The initial deployment of the Toughbook 01, which has been in development for the past year, is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2001 with various Public Safety agencies, Federal government, and field service applications in vertical markets.

"Taking advantage of the rich functionality found in Microsoft's(R) Windows(R) CE 3.0, Panasonic is delivering a ruggedized PDA that offers a reliable mobile solution that can seamlessly be integrated into existing IT infrastructures," said Keith White, Senior Director of Marketing for Embedded Alliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corporation.

Ruggedization By The Industry Innovator and Leader

The Toughbook 01 is the beneficiary of more than ten years of research and development in the field of ruggedization. Panasonic's Toughbook 01 was designed to comply with MIL STD 810 E environmental test procedures for drop shock and moisture resistance. Additionally, port and connector covers are sealed and the case is scratch resistant.

Integrated Wireless & GPS Options

In addition to integrated, internally powered support for the most popular nationwide wide area wireless communications solutions used today including; DataTAC (Motient Network), Mobitex (Cingular Interactive), and CDPD, Panasonic's Toughbook 01 is GPS ready for maximum mobility, ease-of-operation and user productivity in geographic data collection and mapping applications.

Features, Pricing & Configuration:

- Intel(R) Strong ARM(R) SA-1110 Microprocessor 206MHz

- 16KB I-cache, 8KB D-cache

- Companion Chip Media Q LCD and Peripheral Controller

- 32MB SDRAM standard

- 32MB Flash EPROM

- 3.5 "240 x 320 reflective, daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with Touchscreen and Frontlight Interfaces

- 38-key keyboard

- 4-direction cursor control button

- Touchscreen LCD

- Built-in stylus Card Slots, Ports & Expansion

- Multimedia Card/Secure Digital Card x 1 (RAM upgrade)

- IrDA SiR -115.2Kbps

- Expansion Connector -16 pin

Serial -RS232C

USB-host

USB-function

DC-IN

Power

- Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (1400mAH/7.4V)

- Battery operation: 8 hours (frontlight on /24 hours (frontlight off )

- Battery charging time approximately 3 hours

- Sub-Battery: Lithium Rechargeable Backup Battery (50mAH/3.0V) Software

- Microsoft(R)Windows(R)CE 3.0 Integrated Wireless Solutions

- CDPD

- DataTAC Motient sm Network

- Cingular Interactive

- GSM

Dimensions: 1.6 "(H)x 3.9 "(D)x 6.8 "(W) 1 lb. 3 year limited warranty, parts & labor

Accessories & Options Cradle (USB-function, USB-host, Serial port, DC-IN) CF-VEBP1AM Battery Pack CF-VZSU22 AC Adaptor CF-AA1527C4 Battery Charger CF-VCBP11 Secure Digital Card (memory upgrade) Serial Cable USB Cable *T Model CF-P1S3BZZ3M Toughbook 01-- Intel(R) Strong ARM(R) SA-1110, 32MB SDRAM, 32MB Flash EPROM 3.5 "240 x 320 reflective, daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with Touchscreen and Frontlight, 1 pound Estimated Street Price: $ 999.00

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