Panasonic launches Toughbook H1 PC with Verizon, Sprint : – Panasonic is launched a Toughbook H1 Field tablet computer Feb. 10. But unlike the sleek, sophisticated Apple iPad, Panasonic’s tablet is a rugged machine built for some tough love. The device also support’s Qualcomm’s Gobi broadband technology that lets users connect and switch easily between any cellphone service provider. The Toughbook H1 starts at $3,379.
The H1 Field features a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 64GB solid-state hard drive, and a 10.4″ screen, anti-reflective touchscreen that’s viewable in daylight and has a resolution of 1024×768, calibrated to reduce glare in outdoor work environments. The tablet comes with Microsoft Windows 7 installed, but can be downgraded to Windows XP.
And with a six-foot drop rating, the H1 Field would appear to meet Panasonic’s strict Tougbook standards on that score.
“The user base for the H1 Field would likely include warehouse supervisors and field service personnel, both of whom could use the device to facilitate work order management and inventory control. Optional features include SmartCard, RFID, and bar-code readers, an integrated camera, and GPS capabilities.” Jason Smith, senior business development manager, enterprise, for Panasonic Computer Solutions, said.
The H1 Field has swappable dual batteries offering six hours of battery life, plus charging slots in its cradle for two more batteries for continuous field work. The iPad is sleek but potentially delicate: the Toughbook H1 a six-foot drop rating. And, most importantly, the H1 Field has an optional 2 megapixel camera.
Eweek reported, the H1 Field will be certified on the Verizon Wireless and Sprint networks, and offers 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, and the option of Qualcomm’s Gobi2000 technology, to simplify connectivity, no matter where the device is deployed.