Panasonic added three new models of rugged devices namely Toughpad FZ-F1 & N1 and tablet FZ-A2 tablet. The Toughpad FZ-F1 and FZ-N1 are the world’s lightest, fully rugged 4.7” handheld tablets with angular 1D / 2D Barcode reader, Android, and Windows devices that feature a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor built for markets like Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare. The 10.1 inch Android tablet offers flexible business customization options suited best for an ideal mobile device for automotive workshops, field work, showrooms.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2 tablet weighs around 880g and is slim at 16.4mm and runs the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with Enterprise Security from Android for Work. It is equipped with the latest, more powerful Intel AtomTM x5-Z8550 Quad Core processor (2 MB cache, 1.44GHz up to 2.4GHz) with 4GB RAM and a 32GB eMMC. Smartphones features are listed below.
Toughpad FZ-F1 & FZ-N1 Key Features:
| Toughpad FZ-F1 | Toughpad FZ-N1 | |
| OS | Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise | AndroidTM 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Processor | 2.3Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon | |
| Memory & Storage | 2GB, 16GB | |
| Display | 4.7″ HD | |
| Battery (standard) | Continuous Operation: 8 hours, Standby: 700 hours and Talk time: 24 hours | |
| Battery (Long life) | Continuous Operation: 16 hours, Standby: 1,400 hours and
Talk time: 48 hours |
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| Size & Weight | 9.8 oz. and 6.12 x 2.92” x 0.64” | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth® v4.1 (Class 1), micro USB | |
“Enterprises today are looking for solutions to work under challenging conditions. There’s a huge dependence on mobile technology to make jobs easier and efficient. These rugged devices are ultimate devices for mobile field work that will continue to evolve with our customers’ needs and work requirements. It can assist employees with the real time access of company drives and data anytime, anywhere in order to maintain seamless workflow management. Panasonic Toughpad enjoys a 65% leadership in rugged notebooks and tablets with the introduction of the new products in the Toughbook and Toughpad series we aim to increase our market share to over 70%”, said Mr Gunjan Sachdev, National Business Head, Toughbook and Toughpad Division.
Pricing and Availability
Android-powered Toughpad FZ-N1, will be launched with integrated 1D/2D barcode reader and with data and voice feature at a street price of INR 99,000 + Tax and the Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise-powered Toughpad FZ-F1 will be launched with integrated 1D/2D barcode reader and with data and voice feature at a street price of INR 1.09 Lacs +Tax. The Toughpad FZ-A2 will be available at a starting price of INR 1.20 Lacs + tax.
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