Panasonic launches Toughpad FZ-F1 and FZ-N1, the lightest fully rugged tablet in the world

Panasonic unveiled Monday two new models of smartphones / tablet fully rugged very interesting for the enterprise sector. We talk about the new Toughpad FZ-F1 and FZ-N1, the youngest of the family, which stop tip the scales at just less than 280g. A value very low if we think that the two new models, which differ only in the operating system installed, can withstand drops from 1.8 meters high and enjoy IP-67 certification.

Under the shell there is a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) quad-core 2.3GHz supported by 2GB of RAM and a 16GB eMMC memory, expandable via microSD. Panasonic calls them tablet, but the display is "just" 4.7 "to HD resolution (1280x720 pixels) with passive and active stylus support (offered optionally), and is expected to support the transmission of voice and data across networks 3G and 4G LTE. There are three microphones on the front and two speakers arranged.

The new "tablet handheld" are equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, and no shortage of canonical rear and front cameras from 8:05 megapixels. There is also a USB port and a dual slot to integrate two micro-SIM. Designed purely for professional use, with an eye to the logistics market the device also integrates a barcode reader disposed at an angle "unique", according to the company announces.

"This angle makes it no longer necessary to bend the elbow or wrist to use the barcode reader," he said Panasonic. "Thus reducing the risk of work-upper limb disorders and does not stop to read also on display during the scan." The delivery from 3.200mAh battery according to the company for 8 hours, enough for a full working day, but the user can choose to implement an optional battery 6.400mAh well.

Among the optional accessories Panasonic proposes, in addition to the battery, hand strap dedicated, cradle for charging and a holster, while all adapters for charging are also compatible with the remaining tablet of Toughpad family. The new models will also be launched with specific dock for vehicles, that allow to position and release the devices with one hand.