The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 and Toughbook CF-74 both received upgrades today in the form of the new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology. These systems receive the latest Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors as well as upgraded video and graphics capabilities, larger hard drives (up to 160GB) and support for Draft-N Wi-Fi. The CF-52 has a 15 inch screen while the CF-74 has a 13.3 inch display. These Toughbooks feature a magnesium allow case, flexible internal connectors, a handy carrying handle, shock mounted hard drives and LCDs, and spill-resistant keyboards. The Toughbook CF-52 will be available in August in two configurations – a value config for $1949 or a premium config with improved video and graphics at $2849. The Toughbook CF-74 will also be available in August with a starting price of $3199.

Here’s a shot of the CF-52:

Here’s a shot of the CF-74:

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