Panasonic announces Toughpad FZ-G1, Toughbook CF-C2 and Toughbook CF-AX2

Panasonic Toughbook CF-F2

The Toughbook CF-C2 is designed for mobile workers who need to multi-task and have multiple ways of data input using a performance PC. The new CF-C2 is more rugged with a smaller, more compact form and a new enhanced triple-hinge system for even more stable operation. The capacitive 5-finger multi-touch display can be used both in tablet and clamshell mode as the screen remains rigid to the touch due to its rugged enhanced triple hinge. Setting it apart from its competitors and making it optimal for outdoor viewing, the 12.5” HD screen comes standard with IPS technology allowing extra wide viewing angles, strengthened glass, high contrast ratio and 500 cd/m2 high brightness paired with a Panasonic anti-reflection layer ideal.

Built to last and for ease of use
The semi rugged CF-C2 has been designed to easily deal with the knocks and scrapes of a busy mobile workers day, the device can withstand drops of up to 76cm (6angles), comes with a water resistant keyboard and touchpad and strengthened glass on the LCD.

As well as the tablet and notebook operational modes, the CF-C2 comes with an ergonomic and removable, triangular hands-free strap making the device easy to hold and operate with one-hand in any position – portrait, landscape or anywhere in-between.

Fully equipped and flexible
With a variety of business expansion options and configuration slots, the CF-C2 can be tailored to perfectly meet the needs of the workforce. Ideal for field and service engineers, an optional serial port allows diagnostics and measurement legacy devices to be connected to the Toughbook. In addition, other business options can be added via the flexible configuration ports, such as VGA ports or modems.

The device is also optimised for connectivity whatever the location and includes Bluetooth 4.0 FHSS system, Wireless LAN Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 a/b/g/n and optional HSPA+ 3G module.

In industries where security and information protection are mandatory, such as healthcare, the CF-C2 can be equipped with near field communication or smart card slot. vProTM is a standard feature that allows for easy IT management of the device. Intel® Anti Theft and Computrace security features are also supported.

For users needing to Skype or capture photographic images of documentation in the field, the CF-C2 is equipped with a high quality HD 720p (Still image Max. 1280 x 720) front web camera and a high resolution HD 720p (Still image Max. 2048 x 1536) rear documentation camera can be optionally added.

Staying power for mobile users
With its third generation Intel® CoreTM technology, the device has the processing power to deal easily with the needs of its users without the need for a fan, offering silent and reliable operation. The high performing, low power consumption Intel® CoreTM i5-3427U vProTM　Ultra Low Voltage Processor (1.8GHz) with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and state-of-the-art storage options (4GB RAM standard, extendable to 8GB and 320GB HDD standard and 128GB or 256GB SSD optional) make the CF-C2 one of the most versatile and powerful devices in its class.

The Toughbook CF-C2 has a bridge battery, which can be configured to meet the needs of its users’ working and weight requirements and the main battery can be changed without powering down the device, offering seamless usability. The standard 6-cell battery configuration will deliver approx.11 hours operation (Mobile MarkTM 2007, 60cd/m2), the 3-cell smart battery delivers approximately 5 hours operation and the 9-cell high capacity battery provides approximately 15 hours of use.

Availability
The Toughbook CF-C2 will be available immediately in Singapore at Newstead Technologies. For further information visit http://www.panasonic.com.sg/toughbook.

The core Panasonic Toughbook range will be Microsoft® Windows 8 ready immediately at Newstead Technologies.

Panasonic CF-C2 Product Specifications