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Panasonic Highlights Mobile Computing Innovations, Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor-Based Mobile Devices at IDF San Francisco

Posted on: Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 09:00 CDT

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook(R) mobile computers, will highlight its proven Intel processor-based reliable mobile computers, including innovative form factors such as the ultra mobile rugged Toughbook(R) U1 UMPC, utilizing the low power Intel Atom(TM) processor at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) held in San Francisco, California.

The Toughbook U1 is the industry's first ultra mobile rugged PC to integrate the new low power Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor. With the introduction of the extremely portable Toughbook U1, remote workers are able to connect to critical information and applications in real time, improving organizational efficiency, increasing information accuracy, and enabling field-based decision-making. The U1 reinvents handheld computing by integrating robust features previously only available on a full size Toughbook PC in a UMPC form factor that can be used anywhere.

In addition to its existing line of reliable rugged and business-rugged computers for mission-critical users who work in a range of environments, Panasonic will also exhibit a prototype of an Atom-based mobile clinical assistant (MCA) device it currently has under development. The fully-rugged and sealed MCA is designed with the healthcare user in mind, combining light weight with long battery life, integrated wireless connectivity and an integrated handle.

"We are very pleased that Panasonic has used Intel's MCA reference design and Intel Atom processor to develop a new product to meet the needs of healthcare professionals," said Louis Burns, vice president and general manager, Intel's Digital Health Group.

"As Intel has continued to push the frontier of mobile computing by reconciling the traditionally competing goals of more power and longer battery life, Panasonic has continued to develop reliable devices that take into account the environments in which end users work," said Kyp Walls, director, product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "The bottom line is that mobility requires durability and reliable connectivity. Working closely with our customers, Panasonic continues to develop products that are real-world tested to deliver on the promise of mobility by enabling users to have confidence that their devices will help them get the job done--where they need to, when they need to."

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R) line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable 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.

Source: Business Wire

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