Panasonic Releases New Toughbook 34 and Toughbook G3 Tablets
The tablets feature a 6-foot drop rating and IP66 resistance to dust, moisture and environmental exposure.
machineryasia Panasonic has released new generations of its wireless, rugged tablets, the Toughbook 34 and Toughbook G3.
Both run Windows 11 Pro. The 34 also uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2.
They “deliver AI-ready performance, modular flexibility, advanced connectivity and an intelligent user experience without increasing complexity for IT teams,” the company says.
They feature 6-foot drop rating and IP66 resistance to dust, moisture and environmental exposure.
Their 5G Standalone modems support 4G (LTE, LTE-A) and 5G (Sub6, C-band) with speeds up to 3.5 Gbps.
Here’s a look at the new Toughbooks:
Toughbook 34
The new Toughbook 34 features an expanded 12.4-inch display and a 9-hour battery that can be doubled to 18 hours with an optional second battery, which can be hot swapped. Charge time is 2.5 hours. It is designed for use inside and outside of vehicles or command centers and has four modular expansion areas, including two user-replaceable xPAK areas. It weighs 2.9 pounds, and 5.6 pounds with optional keyboard. The additional battery adds a half pound. Three-year limited warranty, parts and labor.
Toughbook G3
The new Toughbook G3 has a 10.1-inch display and is lighter and thinner than prior generations. It has an 8-hour battery, which can be expanded with two other options of 16 or 23 hours. Charge time is 2.5 hours. The tablet weighs 2.63 pounds, and 4.36 pounds with optional keyboard. It has two expansion areas with configurable input/output port modules. Three-year limited warranty, parts and labor.
