SeekerPanasonic Toughbook 55
Panasonic's Toughbook 55 isn't full-on armored, but among "true" rugged laptops, it's the easiest to customize and one of the best-equipped.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- [Unbeatable Durability] The Toughbook 55 is MIL-STD-810H certified, meaning it can withstand drops, shock, vibration, sand, dust, altitude, freeze/thaw, high/low temperature, high temperature tactical, temperature shock, and humidity. Additionally, it is IP53 certified, ASTM D4169-16 certified, has a spill-resistant keyboard, and is built with a magnesium alloy case, making it one of the toughest laptops on the market.
- [Stay Connected On-The-Go] The Toughbook 55 comes equipped with 4G LTE, making it the perfect choice for professionals who need to stay connected while on the move. Whether you're working in remote locations or traveling frequently, you'll always be able to access the internet with ease.
- [Touchscreen & Performance] The 14.0" FHD 1000 nit Touchscreen 10-pt. capacitive 1920 x 1080 IPS display with direct bonding, Anti-reflective (AR) and anti-glare (AG) screen treatments makes it easy to work in any lighting conditions. The Toughbook 55 is powered by an Intel Core i5-8365U vPro processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz and 6MB cache, ensuring that you can handle even the most demanding tasks with ease.
- [Comprehensive Interface] With a docking connector, USB-A 3.1 x2, USB-C 3.1, MicroSDXC, HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, and Audio In/Out, the FZ-55 has all the ports you need to connect to a wide range of devices and peripherals. Whether you're giving a presentation, transferring files, or connecting to a projector, the Toughbook 55 has you covered.
- [Long-Lasting Battery Life] The Toughbook 55 boasts an impressive battery life of up to 20 hours, ensuring that you can work all day without having to worry about running out of power. Plus, with a 3-year limited warranty for parts and labor, you can trust in the Toughbook 55's reliability and performance.
PROS
+ Super-bright display, suited for outdoors use.
+ Relatively thin and light for a rugged laptop.
+ Components are easy to swap out.
+ Built-in stylus holder.
+ Long battery life.
CONS
- A step down in ruggedization from other Toughbooks.
- Swap-in modules may be pricey.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on September 09, 2019
Panasonic's Toughbook 55 isn't full-on armored, but among "true" rugged laptops, it's the easiest to customize and one of the best-equipped.
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By TechRadar on January 22, 2020
An amazing piece of engineering, the Toughbook 55 delivers a go-anywhere computing platform that can be easily customised to support many challenging roles. The only downside of this level of flexibility is that it comes with a hefty price tag.
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