Panasonic and Verizon Wireless today announced several new notebook certifications for embedded access to the EV-DO Revision A-based BroadbandAccess service from Verizon Wireless. Panasonic products now certified on the Verizon Wireless Revision A network include the rugged Toughbook 30 notebook and Toughbook 19 convertible tablet PC designed and tested for military, public sector and industrial users in more extreme environments. It also includes the semi-rugged Toughbook 74 notebook and business-rugged ultra-portable and thin-and-light notebooks - the T, W and Y series - designed for business travelers and mobile professionals in government, commercial and healthcare industries.

Verizon’s BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Rev. A service allows users to download complex files and email attachments at average speeds of 600 to 1.4 Mbps, and provides upload speeds averaging 500 – 800 kbps. To access Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service on any of the Panasonic Toughbook notebooks requires the purchase of the Sierra Wireless’ embedded MC-5725 PCi Express card, and VZAccess software.

The full line of rugged, semi-rugged and business-rugged Panasonic Toughbooks featuring access to Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess service is available now through authorized Panasonic Toughbook resellers nationwide, “buy now” partners available on www.panasonic.com/toughbook, and at the RCS Experience store on Madison Avenue at 56th Street, New York.