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The thinnest and lightest laptop in its class, the ToughBook Y2 is worth its high price, thanks to its solid performance and five hours of battery life.
Putting research funds to work
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Panasonic's innovative, long-lasting ToughBook CF-W2 fills the bill for ultraportable-seeking business or home users.
