Panasonic’s Toughbook notebook is the Jason Statham of the PC industry–a rugged, action star that just refuse to give up even when the car goes belly up.
Turns out that the Toughbook has some soft corners. Panasonic’s Toughbook-52 model will come with a 13.3-inch touchscreen display. The standard version of that model comes with a 15.4-inch widescreen.
Apple’s iPhone has made touchscreen a standard fixture among cellphones. But notebook makers have been slower to catch on to that trend.
In November, HP launched a new convertible notebook with multi-touch technology. Rival Fujitsu has a touchscreen in a dual-screen notebook. In addition to the regular laptop screen, Fujitsu has nestled a 4-inch touchscreen in the keyboard area. Mostly touchscreens have been confined to tablet PCs rather than clamshell-style notebooks.
Usability analysts say touchscreens are limiting for most notebook users and offer little extra value beyond the mouse and keyboard. Touchpad interfaces are unlikely to
make a dent in the way users interact with their computers, Anthony Andre, professor of human factors and ergonomics at San Jose State University told Wired.com earlier.
It could be a reason why Panasonic is taking it slow. It has made the touchscreen optional for Toughbook buyers.
Panasonic Toughbook-52 Product Page
[via Electronista]
Photo: Panasonic Toughbook-52/ Panasonic
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