Unlike Philips CliniScape, which is powered by an Intel Core Solo 1.2GHz processor, the fully-rugged Panasonic Toughbook H1 is the first tablet PC of its kind that integrates Intel’s smallest chip processor with world’s smallest transistors, the Intel Atom, featuring low power consumption and longer battery life of up to 6 hours, using dual hot-swappable batteries.
Qualcomm’s Gobi technology simplifies complex multi-carrier wireless deployments for IT departments and delivers mobile broadband speeds via EV-DO and HSPA connectivity types.
In addition to all these, the new Toughbook computer brings an integrated RFID reader, Bluetooth 2.0, wireless module with draft N support, a built-in 2MP camera with auto-focus and dual LED lights, a barcode reader, and contactless smart card reader and fingerprint readers.
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For the design, Panasonic chose a fanless system to reduce germs, sealed buttons, gapless LCD display, no exposed ports, and a special software tool that can be set to remind users to clean the tablet at specific time intervals.
Tests results demonstrated that the Panasonic Toughbook H1 can withstand 3-foot drops and is water and dust resistant. It comes with a 3-year warranty.It will be available on the market at the beginning of 2009 at a street price of $2,999 with Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1, the 1.86GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM memory, 80GB shock-mounted hard drive, integrated docking connector, GPS receiver, and the 10.4-inch 500-nit touchscreen display with 1024 x 768 resolution, all weighting 3.4lbs.
