Panasonic launched Rugged Tablets and Semi-Rugged Toughbook
Panasonic today launched rugged Handheld Tablets: FZ-E1/X1 and Semi-Rugged Toughbook: CF-54 for the Indian market. With smart business users demanding access to data anytime and anywhere, mobility devices are becoming integral component of overall technology landscape. On the occasion, Hide Harada, Managing Officer in charge of Business Mobile Business, Director of IT Products Business Division, AVC Networks Company, Panasonic Corporation said, “India has always been important for our business growth. We are really happy to introduce the extended product portfolio today. As mobility has become a crucial factor in business, the launch of these products is a strategic step towards enhancing our focus on the mobility segment. We offer complete customization for our rugged-devices, with everything in-house. With this launch, we are looking at increasing our presence in the Rugged IT devices segment from an existing 60% to almost 65%.”
Panasonic Toughbook launched at an event today
Gunjan Sachdev, National Business Head- Toughbook, Panasonic India, introduced the media personnel with the features of Handheld Tablets and Semi Rugged Toughbook.
Features of FZ-E1/X1:
• 5 inches tough Pad
• FZ-E1 is powered by Windows embedded 8.1 handheld and Toughpad FZ-X1 runs on Android 4.2.2 operating system.
• Durable: Resistant to a drop of up to 10 feet on concrete, MIL-STD-810G specifications.
• IP65/IP68 dust and water proof
• First Toughpad device to offer voice connectivity
• Works in extreme temperature, whether it is chilling winters with -20 degree Celsius or scorching heat of 60 degree Celsius.
• With built-in-heater.
• Battery working up to 14 hours and is hot swappable which enables the user to use the device without turning off the phone since the device comes with embedded bridge battery.
• Works during rain under rain mode and even when you are wearing gloves.
• Have two sim slots.
Toru Hasegawa, Divisional Managing Director, Solutions Division, Panasonic India launching the Toughbooks and Tough pads
• Speakers with noise-reduction facility.
• Built-in barcode reader which can read 36 types of bar-codes.
• GPS
• 8 MP camera with LED flash light.
• Application button.
• Sunlight readable.
• Car Mountable.
• FZ-E1 is priced Rs. 119,000 and FZ-X1 is priced Rs. 109,000.
• Highly used in sectors like: Transportation, Logistics, Government Public Safety, Utility, Retail, Manufacturing and Aviation.
Handheld Tablets FZ-E1/X1
Thinnest/lightest Semi Rugged Laptop CF-54 features:
• 50% thinner and 25% lighter than previous model CF-53.
• Drop shock resistant, spill resistant and durable for vehicle mount use.
• Equipped with the new 5th Generation Intel Core i5-5300U vPro Processor (3 MB cache, 2.3 GHz up to 2.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology).
• Single Battery Life of 11 hours.
• Comes with a hot swappable battery Option.
• Comes with customizable ports.
• High usability for field work.
Rugged Tablets and semi-rugged laptop launched by Panasonic
• High Outdoor Visibility
• Globe touch with emissive keyboard.
• Highly used in sectors like: Automotive, Telecommunication, Transportation, Construction, Food Industry, Insurance and MoD.
• Available at Rs. 139,000.
The company by introducing these products is aiming at improving their presence in market, driven by factors such as improving mobility infrastructure and ecosystem, combined with business and workforce demand.
