News : Panasonic Toughbook makes mobility a breeze with the CF-SX2

Panasonic announces the new addition to their Toughbook line the CF-SX2, perfect machine for business mobility.
CF-SX2 is a lightweight notebook combines enterprise-level technology and ultra-long battery lifespan, increasing business productivity and enabling longer hours in the field with 3G connectivity.
Equipped with some of the industry’s best enterprise-level technologies, the Panasonic CF-SX2 features a 12.1-inch HD+ display (1600X900) powered by core i5 vPro processor with 4GB RAM and 250GB hard drive. There is an embedded miniSIM card slot that provides the 3G/2G internet access on the move without any external support. There are two options available for customization, the battery and the sim slot integration. The normal 4 cell battery provides a backup for about 9 hours whereas if upgraded to 8 cell, it can run for 18 hours.

Toughbooks are meant just for B2B purpose so it will available directly from Panasonic India for approximately 1.25 lacs.

Press release below for more details on specifications and availability.

Press Release
India, 2012 – Panasonic Toughbook, an industry leader in rugged, reliable laptop, handheld and tablet computers since 1996, recently launched in India the Panasonic CF-SX2 ultra-light notebook for business professionals constantly on the move. With up to 14 hours of battery life, built-in DVD optical drive, 3G connection capabilities, and weighing just 1.21kg, the Panasonic CF-SX2 combines functionality with portability.

Improving business productivity

With a steadily increasing number of professionals bringing their work and meetings beyond the office, mobility has become a crucial factor in determining business success today. Combined with the latest computing technologies encased in a sturdy, shock-resistant body, the Panasonic CF-SX2 offers an effective solution to enabling increased business productivity with the perfect balance of portability and power. This is the first product to be launched in India in which the professionals have an option of choosing either English or Japanese language in keyboard and operating system.

“The demands of doing business today have created an increasingly mobile workforce, and business professionals today are constantly on the move to meet clients and partners,” said Mr. Gunjan Sachdev, General Manager, (National Business Head) – Toughbook, Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd. “The Panasonic CF-SX2 was designed to be the perfect companion for these professionals, by merging enterprise-level technologies with an extremely long battery life. Users are able to boost their productivity through spending longer hours in the field achieving business objectives. Giving Japanese language as an option is excellent for the Japanese professionals working in India. Not only this, Panasonic Toughbook is also giving help desk facility in Japanese language as an option”

Design and world-famous durability

The Panasonic CF-SX2 features a light but strong magnesium alloy casing, reducing overall weight by up to 33%. The unit also has an efficient and ergonomic circular scrolling touchpad that is customizable to suit individual preferences. The device has been drop-tested in operation mode from a height of up to 76cm, and can withstand up to 100kgf of pressure.

“The latest upgrades to the Panasonic CF-SX2 makes ruggedized device the industry standard for the modern mobile workforce,” said Mr.Sachdev. “We’re catering to business users who want a robust, yet durable, lightweight notebook without compromising on performance. It’s the perfect solution for everyday mobile computing where speed, battery life, and business capabilities are essential.”

Enterprise-level technologies

Equipped with some of the industry’s best enterprise-level technologies, the Panasonic CF-SX2 features:

• Processor: 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3320M
• Display: 12.1’’ HD+, 1600 x 900
• Storage: 250GB
• WLAN: 802.11abgn
• WWAN: Built-in
• DVD Optical Drive: Built-in
• Weight: 1.21kg (4 cell battery) / 1.42kg (8 cell battery)
• Battery Life: Up to 9 hours (4 cell battery) / Up to 14 hours (8 cell battery)
• Dimension: 295 x 197.5 x 25.4mm
• Drop Resistant: Up to 76cm

The Panasonic CF-SX2 also has two USB 3.0 ports for fast transfer speeds, a HDMI port for easy high-definition output, an SDXC slot for storage expansion or convenient memory access, a 720p webcam and built-in microphone, WLAN A/B/G/N and Bluetooth 4.0 to effortlessly maintain connections with family, friends and colleagues worldwide. With a built-in WWAN adapter, the Panasonic CF-SX2 provides constant Internet connectivity to ensure consistent business productivity for the mobile worker. Each Panasonic CF-SX2 unit will come with a copy of Windows 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit version) with 4 years warranty across Asia.

Availability

The Panasonic CF-SX2 will be immediately available at Panasonic, India.

About Panasonic Toughbook:

Built to enable productivity, efficiency and innovation, Panasonic’s Toughbook series of rugged, reliable handheld and tablet computers have been changing the way Asian companies do business since 1996. Engineered to perform, the Toughbook series is the tool of choice for highly mobile workers who execute mission-critical tasks which require enhanced security, advanced device management and superior connectivity. Whether it’s a government looking to stop illegal logging in a rainforest, or a hospital that needs to improve the accuracy of information being captured at the point of care or even an enterprise where service advisors need access to information in the field, more and more organizations are turning to Panasonic to create a truly mobile enterprise.
For more information, please go to www.panasonic.com.sg/toughbook