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Toughnews • February 2007


Celebrating 10 Years of Rugged Evolution

MEC Distributors was the first to market and deploy rugged computing solutions in New Zealand - with the Panasonic Toughbook range. This year we introduce new models designed with 10 years of R&D and continuous improvement from worldwide customer feedback. With MEC's own experience in field deployments we are able to work with customers and resellers to deliver world-class rugged computing solutions to New Zealand industry.

This month's ToughNews highlights the reliability and performance of Toughbooks aboard Emirates Team New Zealand's Americas Cup Challenge - where MEC's expertise completed the rugged computing solution with Panasonic Toughbooks.

This month ToughNews also details the stories of German mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and Arctic researchers utilising Panasonic Toughbook Technology in extreme conditions.

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