Panasonic recently introduced the Panasonic Toughbook S9, the world’s lightest (3.0 lbs) 12.1” laptop with an integrated DVD drive. Powered by the Intel Core i5-520M vPro processor the Toughbook S9 can deliver up to 11 hours of battery life with a standard battery. The Toughbook S9 can handle up to a 30" drop thanks to its tough magnesium alloy case and shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive. The Panasonic Toughbook S9 is available now in the United States with an estimated street price of $2,499. The Panasonic configurator is not yet available online for this Toughbook, so we aren't sure what options are available.
Introducing the world's lightest 12.1" laptop with a DVD drive, the 3.0 lb. Panasonic Toughbook S9. With an amazing 11 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and optional Gobi™2000 mobile broadband, the Toughbook S9 was designed for the mobile professional. The Toughbook S9 can handle up to a 30" drop thanks to its tough magnesium alloy case and shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive. And it has a spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad so it can survive the bangs, bumps and spills of a hectic day. Add to that the flexibility of supporting both analog (VGA) and digital (HDMI) video outputs, support for the latest SD card standard (SDXC), a DVD drive, a 12.1" LED widescreen display, increased security and remote management with Intel vPro technology, and easy to use circular scrolling, and you get a laptop that lets you do more than you ever expected. And not just at your desk.