Panasonic FZ-A2 Android fully rugged Toughpad tablet

Panasonic has launched a fully rugged Android 10.1″ Toughpad tablet. The device combines Intel and Android productivity with full ruggedisation and features a sunlight-viewable 10-finger multitouch IPS display, flexible configurable ports and business expansion capability, plus enterprise-class security.

The FZ-A2 weighs 880 g and is 16.4 mm deep, can withstand drops from 1.2 m and is sealed against dust and water spills with an IP65 ingress protection rating.

The 10.1″ daylight-readable display (1920 x 1200) with high visibility (800 cd/m²) provides clarity of vision in all conditions both outside and indoors. It will work in temperatures below zero or above 50°C and the 10-point capacitive touchscreen display can be used by hand, with gloves or with the capacitive stylus pen for accurate annotation or signature collection in the rain.

The tablet comes with a range of customisable business interfaces and wireless connectivity options. It includes 1xUSB 3.0 Type A, 1xUSB 3.1 Type C OTG, 1xHDMI and 1xMicro SD, GPS and optional smartcard reader, 2D barcode reader and 4G can be specified. The USB 3.1 Type C OTG port for reversible connection comes with transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps, power charging (up to 5 V 900 mA - USB PD is not supported) and USB On The Go functionality for easily copying and transferring files from one Android device to another.

The FZ-A2 has a user-removable battery with a 9 h working life, with an optional hot-swappable battery capability for when around-the-clock usage is required. It supports live videoconference capabilities and is equipped with Full HD front web and 8 MP rear camera with flash. It also features built-in directional array microphones suitable for communication, videoconferencing and voice recognition software.

A range of peripherals is available, including a desktop cradle and 4-bay battery charger. The device comes with the option of two vehicle docks — a slimline and expanded version, depending on the device configuration.