Panasonic announces a ruggedized UMPC version of their ToughBook series of computers.

This unnamed new ToughBook has a low-power Atom processor, an “Ultra tough design” (although Panasonic won’t say how tough), 5.6-inch LCD touch screen and a long-life hot-swap battery.

According to the press release, Panasonic expects the UMPC market to be strong at about 10x the growth rate of other form factors.

Ultra Mobile PC equipped with Intel Atom processor - Panasonic press release, March 5 2008

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