Panasonic Toughpad

by Antonio Wells Nov 8, 2011 10:38 AM – Leave your thoughts

Panasonic Toughpad comes in 10″ and 7″ sizes introduced as Panasonic’s signature aim at the rugged-grade mobile computing market. Featuring advanced security, device management capabilities and apps for business and governments; the tablet line targets outdoor workers in markets like aviation, construction, field sales and the public sector, where exposure to extreme environments are a constant challenge and the consequence of a failure is significant. These tablets can really take a real-world beating (check out the vid below), drops, tumbles, water, heat, sand, etc. Powered by Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), the Panasonic Toughpads have a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 16GB of storage (expandable to 32GB via SD Card), micro HDMI, 5 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front cameras, has GPS & Wi-Fi, capable of 4G (LTE or WiMAX), and boasts 10 hours of battery life.

Given the market this device aims for security is key, enterprise-grade security is embedded at the hardware level and offers technologies like hardware and software encryption, enhanced VPN, dual factor authentication, trusted boot and device management. In addition to access to the Android Market, the Toughpads have the Business AppPortal™, an enterprise-focused app store offering best-of-breed vertical market specific solutions as well as applications addressing broad enterprise concerns, including Mobile Device Management, security and virtualization.

The Toughpad A1 will be available in the Spring of 2012 starting at $1299. The Toughpad B1 will be released later in 2012, with more details coming closer to availability. Both devices can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers.

Price: A1 (10 inch model) Spring of 2012 starting at $1299
Carrier: TBD

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Panasonic Toughpad™ A1 Images:

: Panasonic Toughpad

: Panasonic Toughpad Angle View

: Panasonic Toughpad Widescreen

: Panasonic Toughpad Right Angle

: Panasonic Toughpad Left Angle

: Panasonic Toughpad Bottom Angle

: Panasonic Toughpad Multimedia Ports

: Panasonic Toughpad Storage Ports

: Panasonic Toughpad Back View

: Panasonic Toughpad Carrying Case

: Panasonic Toughpad Right Side

: Panasonic Toughpad Left Side

: Panasonic Toughpad Stylus Pen

Panasonic Toughpad™ A1 Specs:

Operating System: Android™ 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Processor: Marvell 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Storage: 16GB
Optional Storage: MicroSD optional up to 32GB
RAM: 1GB LP-DDR2
Display: 500 nit, daylight readable, 10.1″ XGA (4:3), capacitive multi-touch with anti-reflective and anti-glare treatment and built in ambient light sensor
Battery Life: 10 hours (serviceable battery)
Weight: 2.13lbs (without pen)
Drop Rating: 4 ft.
Ingress Protection: IP65
Temperature rating: 14F to 122F (operational)
Inputs: Micro-USB, microSDHC, micro HDMI
Camera: 5MP rear, 2MP front
Connectivity/Comms: 4G (LTE or WiMAX), 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-FiHotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, Satellite GPS
Security Features: Hardware-level security, FIPS 140-X and HIPPA compliant, cable lock slot
Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.67 in.