Panasonic Toughbook 20 rugged detachable laptop

Panasonic Australia has launched the Toughbook 20 — a rugged detachable notebook design that can be used in different modes.

The Toughbook 20 has six usage modes that make it suitable for a range of uses. As well as being used as a traditional laptop, the tablet can be detached and used by itself or flipped 180° to show content in presentation mode. The convertible mode allows users to see the display with the keyboard attached and ready when it is needed. Using the built-in handle, the device can operate in carry mode or hanging on a wall, while vehicle mode provides full functionality and operation of the device when on the move. The product has a glove-enabled touch screen, a purpose-built vehicle mount and a desktop port replicator.

The device is suitable for field workers that need a highly mobile computing solution and the ability to capture large amounts of data. It is purpose-built for challenging environments, including emergency services, government, transport and logistics, mining and gas, defence and field service.

The unit has a magnesium alloy case with an IP65 and MIL-STD 810G rated design, making it suitable for all outdoor usage from below-zero temperatures to the height of Australia’s summer. Weighing just 1.76 kg in notebook mode —  with the detachable tablet weighing 950 g — it is well below the 2 kg industry standard for a device of this kind.