August is going to be exciting for the UMPC Market with Panasonic introducing the first Atom based UMPC. Dang, I want one. According to the press release on BusinessWire:
In response to the increasing demand for full-function handheld PCs for the mobile field worker, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers, today announced the availability of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1, the first ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to integrate the new low power Intel® Atom™ processor in a rugged handheld computer for use in the field. With the introduction of the extremely portable Toughbook CF-U1, remote workers are able to connect to critical information and applications in real time, thus improving organizational efficiency, increasing information accuracy, and enabling field-based decision-making. The CF-U1 reinvents handheld computing by integrating robust features previously only available on a full size Toughbook PC in a rugged UMPC form factor that can be used anywhere.
Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 Specifications:
- Windows Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
- Intel Atom processor Z520 1.33GHz
- 16GB solid state removable drive (32GB optional)
- 1GB memory
- 5.6” WSVGA sunlight viewable touchscreen (1024 x 600 resolution)
- LED backlighting
- MIL-STD-810F and IP54 compliant
- 4-foot drop approved
- Magnesium alloy chassis encased with ABS and elastomer
- Sealed all-weather design
- Rain, spill, dust and vibration-resistant
- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 Series (802.11a/g/draft-n)
- Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
- USB 2.0 x 1
- SDCard x 1
- Microphone x 1
- Headphone x 1
- Expansion Bus x 1
- Integrated options include 3G mobile broadband, integrated camera, fingerprint scanner, GPS, barcode or RFID readers
- Optional expansion modules for magnetic stripe reader & serial/Ethernet/smartcard are expected in late 2008
- Approximately 9 hours of battery life
- Weight: 2.3 lbs (with strap and both batteries)
- Dimensions: 2.2” (H) x 7.2” (W) x 5.9” (D)
