LAPTOP Magazine Honors Panasonic Toughbook 52 Notebook with Ultimate Choice Award

SECAUCUS, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook(R) mobile computers, today announced it has received the Ultimate Choice Award in LAPTOP magazine's semi-rugged, "Portables That Can Take a Pounding in the Field" notebook round-up in the July 2008 "Ultimate Mobility" issue.

LAPTOP awards this honor to mobile technology products that are among the best in a given category. This recognition is only bestowed on a product after it has been tested and evaluated based upon five criteria: Design, Ease of Use, Features, Performance and Overall Value. In its selection, the publication highlighted the several key attributes of the Toughbook 52, including its 15.4-inch widescreen display, its spill-resistant keyboard and wide array of wireless-connectivity options for mobile professionals.

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 touchpad to defend data against the risks of mobility. With an optional, built-in wireless broadband modem, customers can connect to Verizon Wireless, Sprint or AT&T's wireless networks. The notebook also encompasses Bluetooth, WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/draft-n) capabilities. Like all Toughbook notebooks, the Toughbook 52 includes a standard 3 year warranty and US-based customer support for the life of the product.

"The Toughbook 52 is the latest in a long line of proven wireless semi-rugged Toughbook notebooks for mobile professionals," said Kyp Walls, director, product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "This latest Ultimate Choice award from LAPTOP is a true testament to Panasonic's commitment to offering reliable computing solutions for mission-critical users in a wide range of usage environments."

Pricing and Availability

The wireless-ready Toughbook 52 is 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 Toughbooks 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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