Panasonic Launches Lightest Toughbook S9 with DVD Drive

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Panasonic unveils in what is claimed to be the world’s lightest laptop to date with the Panasonic Toughbook S9. The latest laptop includes a built-in DVD drive and is powered by an Intel Core i5-520M vPro processor.

The Panasonic Toughbook S9 features a 12.1″ widescreen WXGA LCD display with LED backlighting and weighs only 3.2 pounds.

It is further supported by 2GB of RAM and a shock-mounted 320GB HDD, all encased in a magnesium alloy case which can withstand drops of up to 2.5 feet.

The Toughbook S9 also comes with a spill-resistant keyboard and can take on 200 pounds of pressure on its lid and base.

The Panasonic Toughbook boasts of a battery that is good for up to 11 hours of use, making it a viable solution for mobile workers who also seek high performance in a lightweight and mobile form factor computer.

The Panasonic Toughbook S9 laptop will retail for $2,4999 and is available from authorized retailers and distributors in the U.S.