Overview
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook® line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin and light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbook notebooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users—from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses—rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.
Toughbook Components
Panasonic Toughbooks incorporate a number of shock-proofing features to ensure durability:
Shock Mounted hard disk drives
All Toughbook hard disk drives are mounted in shock-absorbing polymer compounds insulating the HDD from vibration and shock, while protecting mission-critical data whether the drive is running or idle.
Standard to: All Toughbooks
Vibration-resistant LCDs
To prevent costly damage to the LCD display, internal dampeners prevent damage by absorbing shock and sudden impact. Standard to: Toughbook 19, and Toughbook 30
Protected LCDs
The LCD panel on some Toughbook models is protected by an overlay panel which is sealed around the edges to provide extra protection against moisture and dust.
Standard to: Toughbook Wireless Display, Toughbook 18, and Toughbook 29
Dust and Spill-resistant Keyboard & Touchpad
Because they are IP 54 certified, certain Toughbook models feature spill and dust resistant cases, keyboards and touchpads for protection against potential damage from the spills, splashes, and dust that are common to mobile computing environments.
Standard to: Toughbook 19, Toughbook 30, and Toughbook 74 (spill resistance only)
Sealed Ports & PC Card Slots
Hinged aluminum alloy or rubber covers with environmental seals protect the drives, batteries, PC card slots and all connectors.
Standard to: Toughbook 19, and Toughbook 30
Flexible Internal Connectors
Should the notebook be dropped or bumped, flexible connectors between the hard disk drive and system board protect against the transfer of shock between these components.
Standard to: All Toughbooks
Ruggedized Docking Connector
The port replicator connection has been ruggedized to avoid damage from the bumps, knocks and vibrations that are inevitable when operating in a moving vehicle. They stand up to installations that require unit removal and repetitive use.
Standard to: Toughbook 19, and Toughbook 30
Magnesium Casing
Every Toughbook features a full magnesium case to assure superior resistance to compression, bumps, drops and knocks.
Standard to: All Toughbooks.
Fanless Design
The unique sealed case construction of many Toughbooks allow them to function without a fan or vents which would expose internal components to moisture, dust and dirt.
Standard to: Toughbook CF-08 (Wireless Display) Toughbook 19, and Toughbook 30 and the ultraportable W7, T7