Panasonic Toughpad is a series of tablet computers developed and designed by Panasonic as a subset of its series of Toughbook rugged computers.[1] The first Toughpad was unveiled on November 7, 2011 in the United States.[2] [3]
Toughpad tablets feature a fully rugged design certified to meet IP65 and MIL-STD-810G specifications for drops (up to 4 feet), shock, vibration, altitude, humidity and extreme temperatures. Built to most of the same specifications as the Toughbook line, they are designed for professional use and are used in a wide variety of industries, including construction, defense, public safety, emergency services, government, healthcare, law enforcement, manufacturing, oil & gas and telecom/utilities. They offer features not commonly found on consumer-oriented tablets and are ruggedized to withstand vibration, drops, spills, extreme temperature, and rough handling.[4] Toughpad tablets are designed for lower failure rates than standard business devices, translating to less downtime, fewer repair expenses and a lower total cost of ownership.[5]
Current models
Availability of models varies by country.
Toughpad FZ-G1
The Toughpad FZ-G1 is a fully rugged 10-inch Windows tablet featuring a 6th generation Intel Core i5 vPro processor, Microsoft Windows 10 Pro or Windows 7 downgrade, a user-removable battery providing up to 18 hours of continuous use and optional bridge battery. It weighs 2.4 lbs. for the standard configuration.[6] and comes equipped with options for an integrated UHF radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader or contactless smart card reader, and optional certification for use in hazardous locations. An optional Opal-compliant, self-encrypting drive is also available.
Toughpad FZ-B2
The Toughpad FZ-B2 is a rugged 7-inch tablet running the Android 4.4 operating system and is powered by a Quad-core Intel Celeron Processor. It has a fully rugged, MIL-STD-810G sealed IP65 dust and water-resistant design.
References
- Panasonic Toughpad Android Tablet retrieved January 30, 2012^
- Toughpad Press Release, 11-07-2011 retrieved January 30, 2012^
- Panasonic's Toughpad tablets for sturdy conditions retrieved January 12, 2013