LAPTOP Magazine Names Panasonic Toughbook® 52 Notebook Editors' Choice for Road Warriors, Field Workers

Business Wire, Jan 17, 2008

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook[R] mobile computers, today announced it has received the LAPTOP Magazine Editors' Choice Award in the magazine's semi-rugged notebook round-up in the January, 2008 issue.

The Editor's Choice review describes the Panasonic Toughbook 52 as "an excellent choice for those requiring a durable road-ready notebook" highlighting its "stunning widescreen display, better-than-average graphics, and generous array of ports." The LAPTOP review named the durable and reliable mobile computer "the best choice for both field service personnel and accident-prone road warriors". The Toughbook 52 notebook successfully endured the LAPTOP Magazine editors' three-foot drops and spill tests without damage.

The Panasonic Toughbook 52 notebook is an affordable double-duty desktop replacement PC, matching significant computing power with durable features, including a shock-mounted hard drive, magnesium alloy case, and spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad to defend data against the risks of mobility. The Toughbook 52 includes a wireless-ready design for mobile broadband connectivity as well as 802.11 WiFi and Bluetooth options. Like all Toughbook notebooks, the Toughbook 52 includes a standard 3 year warranty and US-based customer support for the life of the product.

"Panasonic has been creating, delivering and supporting the most reliable mobile computing solutions for 15 years and the Toughbook 52 is a terrific example of how we provide tools ideal for mobile workers in a variety of environments, from extreme to mainstream," said Kyp Walls, director, product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company.

Pricing and Availability

The wireless-ready Toughbook 52 is now available in two configurations, standard (estimated street price of $1,699) or optimized for improved video and Vista-performance, including a faster CPU, 512MB dedicated VRAM and a larger 120GB hard drive (estimated street price of $2,499).

For more information about Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solutions, please visit www.panasonic.com/toughbook.> About LAPTOP Magazine

LAPTOP-- Mobile Solutions for Business & Life celebrates the infusion of mobile technology in our daily lives and provides the information and insights that enable its readers to thrive in a wireless world. It serves as the essential guide for mobile professionals and tech-savvy consumers who depend upon our expert product evaluations, helpful how-to advice, and examination of the societal impact of mobile technology. More information can be found at www.laptopmag.com.

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook[R] line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin and light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbook notebooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users--from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses--rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook.>

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