The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 is an impressive semi-rugged notebook that offers unparalleled personalized configurations at a very affordable cost. This 14” semi-rugged notebook is extremely unique in that it offers user-removable xPaks with a variety of I/O ports and added feature sets. The TOUGHBOOK 55 comes with Intel 11th Generation Core i5 and i7 VPro processors. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 has memory starting at 16GB of DDR4 3200 MHz RAM and can be upgraded all the way up to 32 GB. The TOUGHBOOK 55 comes with a quick-release storage drive that is from 512GB to 2TB in capacity. An optional xPak second storage drive can be added to this semi-rugged notebook as well.
The TOUGHBOOK 55 boasts a 14” HD (1366×768) Non-touch or Full HD (1920×1080) Touch. The 1000 nit 10-point capacitive touchscreen for workers who need to work in direct sunlight can be adjusted down to just 3 Nit for use with night vision goggles. It can also be configured to Intel Iris Xe graphics up from the prior UHD graphics capabilities. The touch can be used with a finger or pen as well as with a heavy glove.
The TOUGHBOOK 55 has a backlit keyboard that illuminates the keys for users working in darkened areas. The keyboard backlighting can be set to numerous brightness levels and set to many color options. The TOUGHBOOK 55 has numerous options enhancing the system including an integrated fingerprint reader or SmartCard reader, FirstNet EM7511 4G LTE, u-blox GPS, or dual antenna pass-through. Wifi 6.0, Thunderbolt USB-c, and Dual Sim (NANO, eSim) are all unique features of the Panasonic 55.
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 is a reliable semi-rugged notebook ideal for the cost-conscious mobile workforce needing something more durable than a consumer device. This unit has unprecedented battery life with up to 38 hours when equipped with the optional second hot-swap battery. It is MIL-STD-810H engineered assuring it can survive 3’ drops, shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. The TOUGHBOOK 55 is IP 53 rated which means it is well protected from sand and dust as well as water spray. It comes with a 3-Year standard parts and labor warranty to protect from hardware failure with options to upgrade.