Panasonic Introduces World's First Rugged Detachable Notebook for Business Toughbook CF-20, in India


(MENAFNEditorial) New Delhi, Delhi, India

Fully rugged, 2-in-1 lightweight laptop detaches easily to become a 10.1" tablet

Rugged defined as - MIL-STD-810G and IP65 design with a magnesium alloy chassis, built-in handle also functions as a kickstand to provide on-the-job flexibility and gloved multi touch display

Toughbook CF-20 gives a new definition to business performance –features Windows 10 Pro, Intel®Core™ m5 vPro™ processor, optional bridge battery allows hot swap battery replacement

Ports & Expansion: On Tablet: USB (optional 2nd USB), MicroSDXC, HDMI, Ethernet, Optional Serial, Headphone/mic, Micro-SIM

On Keyboard Dock: USB x 3, SDXC, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet Serial, Docking connector

Asenterprises venture into diverse areas of business, mobile computing is becoming increasingly critical for performance and profitability. Panasonic - the worldwide leader of diverse electronics, technologies and solutions today launched theworld’s first fully rugged detachable notebook - Toughbook CF-20 in India. The Toughbook CF-20 is purpose-built for challenging environments, including field services, utilities, oil and gas, transportation and logistics, healthcare, insurance, public safety and defense.

Equipped with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro),CF-20 is the first Toughbook to be powered by 6th Generation IntelRCoreTMvProTM processor technology,128GB SSD and 8GB RAM. Additionally, it sports a glove enabled touchscreen, and purpose-built Vehicle Mount and Desktop Port Replicator, armed to meet all mobile computing needs at extreme conditions.

Commenting on the launch, KenseiIsaki, Manager, Asia Pacific & India Sales Section, Overseas Sales Department, IT Products Business Division (ITPBD), AVC Networks Company, said, “Panasonic Toughbook have been designed to meet the evolving business needs of the enterprises. While enterprises continue to diversify, the need of the hour is mobile computing. Mobility particularly at mission-critical situations give an edge to businesses.We are proud to state that Panasonic is amongst the few device manufacturers to offer complete customization for our rugged-devices, in-house. Toughbook CF-20 too, will complement the existing businessecosystem, driven by factors such as improving mobility infrastructure, combined with business and workforce demand.”

Mr. Gunjan Sachdev, National Business Head – Toughbook, Panasonic India, further added, “Toughbook CF-20 is a validation of our proud legacy. It showcases our excellence and experience ofnearly two decades ofmanufacturing rugged devices to accomplish the mission of professionals in the most demanding work environments. Aimed to meet the evolving needs of enterprises, the CF-20 is bundled with a broad range of configurable options, the ability to detach the tablet from notebook provides ultimate flexibility, an unparalled reliability and enterprise-grade features. The device comes as an ideal product for a host of usage scenarios in the industry. With CF-20 we are looking at increasing our market share from the existing 60%.”

Panasonic Toughbook CF-20: Key Features

Versatility: World’s first fully rugged detachable PC, combining the best features of laptop and tablet.

Processor: Intel®CoreTMm5-6Y57 vProTM Processor (4MB cache, 1.1GHz up to 2.8 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology).

Operating System: Windows 10 Pro orWindows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro).

Display: 10.1” WUXGA 1920 x 1200 (224 PPI) sunlight-viewable 800 nit IPS display

Memory & Storage:8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (upgradeable to 256GB or 512GB).

Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 515.

Battery Life: An identical, removable, full-shift 2600mAh battery comes standard in the tablet and as an option in the keyboard dock

Hot Swappable: Optional bridge battery allows batteries to be hot swapped for continuous use.

Durability: Designed to meet MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65.

Connectivity: A variety of ports on both tablet and keyboard dock for maximum portability and flexibility including USB (including one high powered 1.5A USB on tablet), SDXC, HDMI, VGA, Serial, Ethernet, Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Dual Pass Antenna, optional 4G LTE multi carrier or Dedicated GPS.

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 will be available in Aug 2016 from authorized Panasonic resellers at an estimated price ofINR 2.25 lakhs, plus taxes and will include a standard three-year limited warranty.

About Panasonic India

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 474 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of US $ 62.947billion for the year ended March 31, 2016. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 474 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.553 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2016. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers.

To learn more about Panasonic:http://www.panasonic.com/global.


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