Toughbook W5 and Y5 Get Makeovers

Panasonic has updated its lightweight and durable Toughbook eLite notebook line with new colors. The 12.1-inch (2.7in) pound W5 gets “Crown Blue,” while the 14.1-inch Y5 can be clad in “Brown Bronze.”

The colors are by Pantone, which says “Crown Blue” connotes independence and creativity. “Brown Bronze” is a rustic earthy color Pantone created to embody comfort and sensibility. The Toughbook eLite W5 is also available in Steel Gray, Merlot, Galaxy Black, Glacier White, Blueprint and Rosehip. The Toughbook eLite Y5 will debut next month in your choice of Steel Gray, Galaxy Black, Deepsea, Skylight Blue, Firehouse Red, and Bronze Brown
Hmm”¦starting to sound like a make-up ad.

Don’t let the Toughbooks’ good looks fool you. These are serious business notebooks that can can stand up to drops and spills on the road, lasting up to 8 hours on a single charge.
The Toughbook W5 is will set you back $2,399 and the Toughbook Y5 will start at $2,569.