Panasonic reveals most mobile Toughbook devices yet

Panasonic has unveiled its leekest and slimmest Toughbook devices yet as it looks to shake up the rugged technology market.

The new FZ-T1 mobile device and the FZ-L1 tablet blend hard-living protection with a new sleek design that Panasonic says can cope with even the most extreme conditions.

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The Toughbook F1 (see main image) looks to mirror the user experience workers get from their everyday smartphone, featuring a 5in screen and running Android 8.1 Oreo. 

The device comes with an in-built barcode scanner to help workers in warehouses, transportation or logistics. There's also the ability to swap out batteries quickly and easily to ensure the device lasts a whole working day, and the FZ-T1 is IP6668 rated, meaning it will resist dust, water and heat with ease.

The Toughbook L1 (pictured above) tablet device can be handheld or mounted in a vehicle, sporting a 7in screen, Android 8.1 Oreo and a qua-core Snapdragon CPU. The device can survive a drop from five feet, and comes with an integrated barcode scanner and the option of Wi-Fi and nano-SIM card support.

Both devices will be available beginning at a suggested retail price of $1499 (£1,145/$AU 20,32), and comes with a comprehensive one year warranty.

“With the devices we’re unveiling today, we are responding to where work is now, and anticipating where it’s going – delivering reliable, easy-to-use devices with professional grade features like integrated, high-volume barcode scanning, long-lasting batteries and high-speed connectivity to provide a competitive advantage and offer smarter, more responsive workplaces," said said Panasonic VP of marketing and product management Brian Rowley.

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July 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
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