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Each Panasonic Toughbook® is
designed and manufactured to meet a level of durability matched to
an intended work environment. The range of Toughbooks cover the ruggedized
Toughbook 18, Toughbook 27, Toughbook 29, Toughbook 34, Toughbook
01, Toughbook 07 and MDWD (Mobile Data Wireless Display), and include
models with selected durability features like the remaining semi-rugged
models.
At the very least, each Toughbook
features a magnesium alloy LCD case, 20 times stronger than ABS plastic, to protect
this critical and expensive-to-replace component. Other models include full magnesium
cases to protect all system components. Hard disk drives are equipped with various
degrees of shock insulation to protect mission-critical data from the dangers
of shocks, bumps and drops. Some Toughbooks also offer spill-resistant keyboards
to provide protection from the spills and splashes that are a frequent part of
mobile computing environments.
The key to choosing the right Toughbook is to consider your work environment
and your performance and feature needs - your Panasonic representative or reseller
will help you understand which Toughbook is the right choice for your particular
business requirements.
Reliability
Panasonic's most rugged Toughbooks have been designed using MIL-STD-810F test
procedures to measure levels of environmental reliability. Created by the U.S.
government, the MIL-STD-810F specifications cover a broad range of tests that
measure the durability of equipment used under harsh conditions. From the MIL-STD-810F
test menu, Panasonic selected those that most closely reflect the challenges
that mobile professionals face in the field, on the road, and in the office.
These tests include drop-, shock-, moisture-, dust- and vibration-resistance,
exposure to extremely low and high temperatures, and many others.
Passed the Test
And even though Panasonic conducts these environmental tests in Their own
factories with Their own equipment, They didn't stop there. After They finished
Their in-house tests on the ruggedized Toughbook 18 , Toughbook
27 and Toughbook 29, They gave it to one of the leading independent environmental
test agencies in the United States to repeat all of the tests again. In the end,
the results confirmed Their own: the Toughbook 18 , Toughbook 27, Toughbook 28
and Toughbook 29 passed all challenges without failure.
Testing Procedures
And while not every Toughbook is designed to be as ultra-rugged as the
Toughbook 18, Toughbook 29 or
Toughbook 34, tests like the MIL-STD-810F help Panasonic to understand how to
design all of Their Toughbooks with the best focus on durability features for
the type of user and work conditions.
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