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panasonic toughbooks include GPS but cost over $3000

Jan 28, 2009 gps navigation

So, yes, the new Panasonic Toughbook laptops include GPS receiver but cost over $3000; and probably weighs a ton (OK we just checked it. It weighs 8.4 lbs., including battery and handle). The two new models introduced yesterday are the Toughbook 30 and Toughbook 19 which you can read more on their fully rugged computers page. Don’t forget to check out the digital camera installed on the bottom of Toughbook 19, complete with dual flash. (see image after break).

The Toughbook 30 is available at an estimated street price starting at $3,649. The Toughbook 19 is available at an estimated street price starting at $3,749.

Here are the specs for Toughbook 30:

• Full magnesium alloy case with an integrated handle
• Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ processor Technology with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor
• 13.3” sunlight-viewable display with optional 1,000 nit touchscreen
• 3-foot drop approved
• Sealed all-weather design
• 160GB shock-mounted, quick-release hard drive
• MIL-STD-810F and IP54- compliant
• Mobile broadband ready design
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® with optional integrated Gobi™ 3G Global Mobile Internet
• Optional built-in GPS, 32GB SSD, SmartCard and fingerprint readers

And Toughbook 19:

• Full magnesium alloy case with hand strap
• Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ processor Technology with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor
• 10.4” LCD swivels from a laptop to tablet PC
• 1,000 nit 10.4” touchscreen or dual touch LCD (touchscreen and digitizer) models
• 3-foot drop approved
• Sealed all-weather design
• 160GB shock-mounted, quick-release hard drive
• MIL-STD-810F and IP54- compliant
• Mobile broadband ready design
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® with optional integrated Gobi™ 3G Global Mobile Internet (
• Optional built-in GPS, camera, 32GB SSD, SmartCard and fingerprint readers