Panasonic Toughbook SX2 Notebook Launched with 12.1-inch Display, Intel Core i5-3320M and More

Panasonic has added a offspring in the notebook PC market with the launch of its next generation business-rugged notebook PC line, the Toughbook SX2.According to the company's press release, the new device comes with advanced features including 14.5 hours of battery life, an Intel Core i5-3320M vPro processor (3 MB cache, up to 3.3 GHz) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology and a lightweight, drop-resistant magnesium alloy design, the Toughbook SX2 is engineered to meet the standards of quality for which Toughbook mobile computers are known while providing maximum portability for highly valued executives and professionals."Technology enables many professionals today to work from virtually anywhere, but this freedom creates a new set of issues when users are not equipped with the right tools for the job – device failures mean frustration, lost productivity and revenue, plus substantial repair and replacement costs," said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic Solutions for Business. "Like the other computers in our renowned Toughbook line, the Toughbook SX2 is engineered to provide the reliability high value professionals require with the portability they desire."Lets take a look at the key features of Panasonic Toughbook SX2:

• Leading battery life: Delivers 14.5 hours of continuous use depending on usage conditions (per MobileMark 2007 testing)


• Turbo-enhanced processor: Intel Core i5-3320M (3 MB cache, up to 3.3 GHz) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology


• 3.1 lb. magnesium alloy design, capable of withstanding a 30-inch drop to base while on/off and a 12-inch drop on all other faces when off


• HD+ 12.1-inch, 16:9 LED backlit display


• High-definition 720p webcam with built-in microphone


• USB 3.0 ports: Includes two backward-compatible USB 3.0 ports that allow file transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 ports


• Optical drive


• Approximately 33% slimmer than the previous Panasonic business-rugged model

Pricing and AvailabilityThe Panasonic Toughbook SX2 will be available later this month from authorized Panasonic resellers starting at $2,649 (approx. Rs 1,39,469). The Toughbook SX2 includes a standard three-year limited warranty.