Rugged Tablet computers are an integral part of data collection throughout an array of industries and businesses, be it warehousing, freight, field service, construction, or manufacturing environments. Their applications range from dock management, inspections, work order, service call processing, to shop floor data collection.
However, when you think of tablets, an image of a fragilehandheld device that cannot survive extreme conditions may come to your mind. Thanks to evolving tablet technology, they can now operatein nearly any challenging environment.From cross docking to field surveys, from photo inspections to FIR work, rugged tablets can meet the demands of the outdoor workforce, anytime, anywhere.They not only extend office efficiency to the field but also bring low total-cost-of-ownership to your bottom line.
Toughpads – built for tough work
After the grand success of its Toughbook CF-20, Panasonicis aiming to drive efficiency and productivity with its Toughpads series in ways that were never possible before. Different models from the series are suitable for light field applications in aviation, construction, sales and the public services sector, where exposure to extreme environments.Designed to meet the same standards as all Panasonic Toughbook laptops, Toughpad models are IP-rated for their resistance to dust and water as well asMIL-STD-810G compliant for drops.
While the internal magnesium frame provides these devices withstrong skeleton fit to protect internal parts, the display glass is chemically hardened to withstand strong vibrations.Thanks to a sunlight-viewable business screen, enterprise-class security and advanced device management, Toughpadsare the toughest, reliable and enterprise-ready tablets in the market.
Efficiency in Outdoor Operations
Toughpads are designed to meet your outdoor computing needs.Designedto improve the work effectiveness of the military personnel, marketing professionals, sales executives and even researchers and scientists, the device makes sure that the work is done on time.
Long Battery Life
Disrupted power supply is one of the biggest challenges faced by people who work outdoors. While average battery life for a typical tabletis 3-4 hours, Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1’s a battery lasts nearly 10 hours. The battery of the gadget is removable and also comes with an additional bridge battery, which meanspoor battery performance will not dampen your work.
Fewer Repairs and Burnouts
Dust and water resistance is the backbone feature of all Toughpadsdevices. Take theToughpad FZ-B2 as an example. The device has an exclusive dust and water resistance feature that makes it less susceptible to repair and burnouts. Since work conditions in the field are beyond one’s control, these features ensure that all the data stored in the device is not lost due to adverse working conditions. These features merely make all Toughpad devices 'low cost of ownership' tablets.
Uninterrupted Operations
Not only exterior, but the interior of a Toughpad device is also robust and strong. Toughpad FZ-R1 can be considered ideal in this regard. The expandable storage option, SkyDrive integration, and task manager enable marketing and sales professionals to work anytime, anywhere.
The recent growth of cloud computing has made data access rather easy, but it has also raised few concerns over data security. The perfect software environment prevents Toughpads from overheating. Thus, all enterprise applications work smoothly without any fear of data loss.
Popular Models and Their USPs
(Fully rugged | 10-inch Windows Tablet | 4th generation Intel Core i5 vPro processor | Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro, 10 hours of continuous use and optional bridge battery)
(Rugged 7-inch | Android 4.4 operating system | Quad-core Intel Celeron Processor | MIL-STD-810G sealed IP65 dust and water-resistant design)
(Rugged 7-inch Tablet | thin, lightweight, rugged and fanless design)
(The industry's first 7-inch all-in-one mobile point-of-sale Tablet | Windows 8.1 for retail environments)
(The world’s first 20-inch Tablet | 4K resolution display | Intel vPro platform)
(Fully rugged 5-inch handheld tablets. Windows 8.1 operating system| an integrated Micro USB port)
(Fully rugged 5-inch handheld | Android 5.1 operating system | an integrated Micro USB port)