Got 12-inches?  No problem, because Panasonic’s latest Toughbooks can survive a dinger of that height. That is of course you’re so butterfingers you lose grip of the built-in pop out handle.  The three new models, F8, W8 and T8, each share similar specs, but differ in screen size (the T8 is touchscreen), processor speed and hard drive size.  Using the same processor as Sony’s latest laptop, the Vaio TT, the latest Toughbooks also sport a magnesium allow chassis, spill resistant keyboard, 3G technology and 802.11n WiFi.  Looks like they’re slim in trim, with the heaviest weighing in at 3.7lbs.

Panasonic’s 8 series Toughbooks are out sometime this November.

Hit the ‘leap’ for a complete spec break down courtesy of Crave

Panasonic Toughbook F8

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300, 2.26 GHz (6MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
• 1GB DDR2 SDRAM standard, expandable to 4GB
• 160GB HDD, shock-mounted
• Integrated DVD Multidrive
• 14.1-inch 1280 x 800 WXGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD
• TPM Security Chip, v1.2
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
• Genuine Windows Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
• Dimensions: 9.9 inches long x 12.8 inches wide x 1.0 inch /1.9 inches high (front/rear) (without protrusion)
• Weight: Approximately 3.7 lbs
• Battery life: Approximately 6 hours
• Wireless on-off switch (WWAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
• Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR
• Optional integrated Gobi(TM) 3G global mobile Internet (EV-DO and HSPA)

Panasonic Toughbook W8

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9300, 1.20 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
• 1GB DDR2 SDRAM standard, expandable to 4GB
• 120GB HDD, shock-mounted
• Integrated DVD Multidrive
• 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 XGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD
• TPM Security Chip v1.2
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
• Genuine Windows Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
• Dimensions: 8.4 inches long x 10.7 inches wide x 1.4 inches/1.9 inches high (front/rear)
• Weight: Approximately 3.3 lbs
• Battery life: Approximately 7 hours
• Wireless on-off switch (WWAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
• Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR
• Optional integrated Gobi(TM) 3G global mobile Internet (EV-DO and HSPA)

Panasonic Toughbook T8

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9300, 1.20 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
• 1GB DDR2 SDRAM standard, expandable to 4GB
• 120GB HDD, shock-mounted
• 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 XGA antiglare TFT active matrix color LCD with touch screen
• TPM Security Chip v1.2
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n
• Genuine Windows Vista Business (with XP downgrade option)
• Display Image Rotation software
• Dimensions: 8.4 inches long x 10.7 inches wide x 1.4 inches/1.9 inches high (front/rear)
• Ergonomic rubber hand strap
• Weight: Approximately 3.3 lbs
• Battery life: Approximately 7 hours