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The new Panasonic's "ToughBook" indestructible laptops have impressive shock resistance and a integrated drainage system to protect it from spills and weather. With dual-core processors to provide the power the ToughBook is the perfect field computer for proffesionals and nature lovers.
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Matsushita Electronics, or more precicely, their Panasonic brand, has presented a new series of its ToughBook laptops in Japan. The new series supports Duo processors at the high end, impressive shock resistance and a special drainage system to protect it from the weather and accidental spills.



The new Letsnote CF-Y5 notebook has a 1.5 GHz Intel L2300 Duo processor, a 14.1-inch 1400x1050 pixel display, up to 1 GB of RAM, integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless networking, up to 60 GB hard disk storage, a DVD burner, plus all the standard stuff (ethernet, PC, SD, VGA...) . Impressive enough but nothing special, but when you add in that the ToughBook is designed to withstand an impact of up to 100kg (220 pounds), plus a special waterproof sheet and drainage system, which protects the hard disk, logic board, and other internal components from damage, it's a pretty intriguing design.

Unfortunately, the CF-Y5 is only available in Japan right now (at prices if ¥265,000, which is about $2,300). but US and EU versions are expected