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June 23, 2008 12:08 PM PDT

Panasonic Toughbook mini-tablet rumored to be two days away

by Matthew Elliott
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Panasonic's Toughbook line could see a mini-tablet soon join its ranks.

The word is Panasonic will introduce an Intel Atom-based mini-tablet to its Toughbook line on Wednesday. Our colleagues at CNET Asia saw the unit earlier this year, which featured a 5.6-inch touch-screen display and a thin strip of QWERTY thumb keys below it. If you value ruggedized protection over usability--or really enjoy thumb typing--this mini rugged tablet might hold some attraction. Unknown is the price, but with the Asus Eee PC and its slew of imitators on the scene now at prices as low as $399, this Toughbook tablet had better come in low if it wants to find its way into the mitts of those working outside the medical and insurance fields.

Check back Wednesday when we expect to have full specs, pricing, and a ship date.

Via: Laptoping

Matt Elliott, a CNET editor since 2000, heads up coverage of computer hardware, from desktops and laptops to their assorted components and peripherals. Prior to joining CNET, he worked for PC Magazine. When not writing about computers and wrestling with their shipping boxes, he likes shooting with his Nikon D50 camera. Matt is also skilled with a tape gun. E-mail Matt.
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by HelloHelloVertigo June 23, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
I?m going to go out on a limb and guess that Panasonic?s customers wouldn?t want an Asus Eee PC. I?m sure the Toughbook is designed for tasks and environments that the Asus would never dream of. Talk about apples and oranges!
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