Panasonic Toughbook

Micro Nordic presents a comprehensive guide to the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK range and why it sets the gold standard for rugged notebooks, laptops and tablets across multiple sectors. In this blog you will learn more about the background of the range, why it was developed and where they can be in use. We also present several models and which user needs they meet. All of whom we supply here at Micro Nordic.

Introduced in 1996, Toughbooks were designed to withstand rugged environments, which regular laptops could not. As electronics and information technology became widely adopted in today’s fast paced world, industries such as construction management, transportation & logistics and military needed ruggedized computing devices to accommodate modern requirements and needs.

Workplaces evolved and transcended from office buildings into more demanding environments, and as of such the electronics that had to come along had to be durable. With this in mind, Panasonic led the development of ruggedized hardware. The Toughbook was their first commercially available range and is still today the leading standard.

The Panasonic Toughbooks are built to withstand the toughest conditions where extreme temperatures, shock, drops, water and dust makes them suitable for almost any situation. The Toughbook’s are designed to keep you operational when nothing else can withstand the conditions.

The TOUGHBOOK range offers several options depending user requirement. We will list 3 options that we recommend:

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 MK2
This is a fully rugged laptop that is MIL-SDT810H and IP53 certified. It is resistant to water, dust, drops and shocks. It comes with and 14-inch full HD Display with several configurations. You can upgrade your FZ-55 with more computing power in e.g., Intel 5 or Intel 7 core as well as 8-16-32-64 RAM or 265GB-2TB SSD hard-disk. The 14-inch screen can be configurated to Touch if needed.
We always have multiple units in stock and can accommodate large quantities.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-33
This amazing tablet is 2-in-1 fully rugged 12-inch tablet that can be used as a laptop with a detachable keyboard. As all Toughbook’s it is resistant to water, drops chocks etc. This particular model is MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified.
The device comes with hot-swabble twin batteries and can be configured to your liking. If computing power is of paramount importance consider upgrade the base model to and Intel core i7 processor. It is one is one of the first tablets powered by the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-7300U vPro™ processor, delivering incredible performance. It also has a rich set of business interfaces with additional customizable options to meet a worker’s needs. With its hot-swappable twin batteries and outdoor viewing, glove-enabled touchscreen, it’s a versatile yet tough technology companion for mobile workers.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-20

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 Mark 2 is a fully rugged 2-in-1 laptop that is designed to withstand extreme environments while providing users with the flexibility of a tablet and the productivity of a laptop. It is the successor to the original CF-20 model and includes several improvements and upgrades.

The CF-20 Mark 2 is MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified, making it resistant to water, dust, and drops. It has a magnesium alloy chassis and rubberized edges that help protect against accidental drops and bumps. The device features a 10.1-inch full HD touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, which can be used with a stylus or gloved hands.

Under the hood, the CF-20 Mark 2 is powered by an Intel Core i5-7Y57 processor and includes 8GB of RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD). It runs on Windows 10 Pro and includes several connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 4G LTE. It also features a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera.

Micro Nordic also accommodates large quantities of these models and offers customization options to meet a worker’s needs. With the Panasonic Toughbook range, businesses can stay operational when nothing else can withstand the conditions.

Please feel free to browse all our Toughbooks as well as our tablets and laptops.
Don’t forget to email or call us if you have any questions.

Ulrik Maxen: Specialist in rugged computers and mobile scanners

Ulrik is an industry veteran with over two decades of expertise working with rugged computers and mobile barcode scanners. Brands include Panasonic, DELL, Getac, Zebra, and Honeywell/Intermec. He is known for his commitment to delivering products and solutions that increase operational efficiency. Dedicated to following new market trends and client satisfaction, Ulrik is a trusted advisor where rugged computers and mobile barcode scanners must be deployed.