Panasonic Toughbook 28

Panasonic Toughbook 28 ... sites or on patrol, it withstands environments that are simply too rough for ordinary PCs. Toughbooks have already earned high praise for robustness at a variety of work sites.

The Transflective LCD on the 12.1-type LCD model uses external light as its light source. This means that as the day gets brighter, the screen gets brighter. On a clear, sunny day, screen brightness can reach 850 candelas - that's more than seven times as bright as conventional models. There's less glare, too, thanks to new anti-reflection coating technology that reduces reflectivity to just 0.5%. You get a clear, easy-to-read display even outdoors - a big improvement over conventional touch-screens. Indoor viewing is also fine, thanks to backlighting that assures good readability. Plus, the 13.3-type LCD model features an anti-glare screen that improves viewing ease and comfort even when there are reflections from outdoors.

The CF-28 offers a host of communications options to meet virtually every working situation you might face. In addition to the standard built-in modem, an optional Wide-Range Wireless function lets you download data from the field without having to connect to another PC or peripheral. The CF-28 is also optionally wired LAN, wireless LAN and GPS functions ready for office use.

An internal damper protects the display, absorbing impact and preventing bending or twisting. The surface of the LCD screen is water-resistant, and a rubber seal around all screen edges protects the unit even if water gets inside the casing.

The CF-28 is especially designed to endure long use in sunlight. Its silver case suppresses excessive temperature rise of the LCD panel when used in direct sunlight and minimizes the possibility of pixel blackouts on the LCD.

The CF-28's hard disk drive is protected by a damper and case, and the LCD is also protected by a damper. The casing is made of a tough magnesium alloy, giving the CF-28 its revolutionary ability to withstand a 3-foot drop. You don't have to worry about the CF-28. Its rugged design means you can concentrate on the job even when the going gets rough.

Keyboard circuitry is thoroughly sealed for water protection, and integrated with the keyboard and touch pad in a single panel that is itself sealed from the PC's interior. Therefore, even if water enters via key gaps, it cannot reach the CPU and other internal circuits. Integrated with the keyboard, Pressure-Sensing Touch Pad pointing device is water resistant. It operates in response to pressure, so you can control the cursor even with wet hands, while wearing gloves. Highly reliable, it avoids the dust and dirt collection problems of track balls.

All connection terminals have aluminum covers and rubber seals, eliminating openings that could let in dust or water. The terminals are also protected against dropping impact. Hinges open and close smoothly, thanks to dust stoppers that prevent dust buildup.

The CF-28 casing is constructed of a durable magnesium alloy that assures superior resistance to shock. A special coating makes the entire case scratch-resistant, and an elastomer coating on the base helps to prevent the CF-28 from scratching other surfaces that it is placed on, like the hood of a car.