Some TOUGHBOOK handheld models have Windows operating systems while others run on Android. So what’s the difference between the two types, and is one better than the other? Essentially it is just the operating system that differs because both Android and Windows TOUGHBOOK handhelds are built for the toughest users who operate in extraordinarily difficult […]
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Introducing the TOUGHBOOK® Handheld T1
It’s not a smartphone, but the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK® Handheld T1 combines smartphone functionality and the best of rugged handheld functionality in a remarkably small Android phone that offers really good voice and data capabilities. Weighing in at just 0.61 lbs (little more than quarter of a kilogram), the TOUGHBOOK T1 is slim, sleek, and reliable, […]
TOUGHPAD is Now Rebranded as TOUGHBOOK®
Panasonic TOUGHPAD, first unveiled in November 2011, has always been built to specifications similar to Panasonic’s rugged and semi-rugged TOUGHBOOK®. From the start, both TOUGHBOOK and TOUGHPAD were purpose-designed in response to customer needs for laptops, notebooks, and tablets that can withstand the rigors of challenging environments. Utilizing military tests has enabled Panasonic to produce […]
FirstNet is Ready, Are You?
FirstNet, the first nationwide public safety communications platform, is up-and-running and Panasonic has the devices that will take first responders to the next level using the exciting, new government-mandated network. Incorporating groundbreaking technology, FirstNet is specifically for first responders, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies and verified individuals, including volunteers, who help to save […]
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Users Can Now Transition Devices to FirstNet
FirstNet, the new separate network core that was authorized by Congress in 2012 to prioritize emergency responder traffic, has come online and Panasonic is encouraging TOUGHBOOK® users to make the transition as quickly as possible. Ultimately, Government’s mission is to have a tip-top, dedicated, highly effective, and efficient network that will help first responders and […]
Panasonic Toughpad G1 and M1 Upgraded to be Faster and More Secure
Panasonic upgraded the CPU for two of it’s tough, fully rugged Toughpads, the FZ-G1, and the FZ-M1. Both lightweight tablets now have much faster processors and offer a wide range of configuration options for those working in extreme environments and dangerous weather conditions. Panasonic Upgraded Toughpad FZ-G1 The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 now runs off an […]