Panasonic Toughbook CF-08

Panasonic started the morning with its new Toughbook CF-08 tablet. Intended computer users who almost always need a tablet, the 10.4-inch touchscreen is claimed to be much more resilient than some tablets: the back holds a hand strap to prevent a fall, but the shell itself can withstand drops from up to one meter (3.3 feet). The Japanese firm has also opted for battery life over performance with Windows CE 5 and a 312MHz XScale processor that nets 4.5 hours of use with a screen at full brightness and as much as 14 hours on lower settings. Bluetooth, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi let the CF-08 add a keyboard or stay online away from a desk.

Panasonic has declined to give a fixed price, but says it will ship its newest Toughbook to Japanese shelves by May 15th. A US release is possible but unannounced.

By Electronista Staff