Panasonic today updated its Toughbook series with a new tablet PC touted to be the world's lightest 12.1" convertible tablet. The new Toughbook C1 delivers up to 10 hours of battery life, a 30” (to base) drop rating, optional Gobi2000 mobile broadband and a host of other features designed to maximize your on-field performance. Powered by the Intel Core i5 520M vPro processor and weighing only 3.2 pounds, the Toughbook C1 offers desktop-class performance in a lightweight, convertible tablet form factor that is ideal for road warriors and mobile workers in a variety of markets, including healthcare, field service, sales and education.

Features:

* Genuine Windows 7 (with XP downgrade option)
* Intel Core i5-520M vPro Processor (2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz)
* 250GB shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive with quick-release
* up to 6GB DDR3 RAM
* 12.1” WXGA (1280 x 800) displays with LED backlighting
* Hot-swappable twin battery design
* Webcam
* Spill-resistant keyboard (protects against 6 ounces spills)
* Optional integrated WWAN / Gobi2000 mobile broadband (EV-DO and HSPA)
* 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth
* Fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader
* Optional desktop dock with DVD multi-drive and dual monitor support

The Panasonic Toughbook C1 will be available worldwide starting June 2010 for $2,499.