The Toughbook CF-33 is one of the toughest devices to date

Feb 27, 2017 13:44 GMT  ·  By

Have a bulldozer but not finding a rugged Windows 10 device that can resist shocks, hits, and scratches when used in the most extreme conditions? Search no more because Panasonic has just unveiled the Toughbook CF-33, a new 2-in-1 device that’s designed to be used outdoors.

The latest addition to the Toughbook series, the CF-33 comes with a 12-inch 10-finger capacitive dual-touch QHD screen (2160 x 1440 pixels) that was specifically optimized to be used with gloves. It offers uncompromised quality even in direct sunlight, as it boasts 1200cd/m² brightness, while also coming with an IP55 digitizer pen for more accuracy when writing or drawing.

Panasonic says the stylus was developed to work in extreme conditions as well, so you can use it for signatures even in the toughest weather conditions.

“With six different operating modes, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 provides the best features of a laptop and tablet for business applications,” Microsoft and Panasonic explained.

Only some technical specs available

In terms of hardware, the device comes with the 7th generation Intel Core processor series, and features two cameras, one of which supports Windows Hello authentication. Since it’s a 2-in-1, it boasts a detachable keyboard, which increases the device’s weight to 2.7 kilos in laptop mode, up from 1.5 kg in tablet.

Additionally, buyers also get a 4G LTE option and U-Blox NEO-M8 GPS, plus USB 3.0, HDMI, LAN, micro SD-XC and headset ports. There are two swappable batteries, plus a so-called Desktop Port Replicator which turns the laptop into a desktop system.

The new Toughbook will go on sale in the United States in May this year starting at $4,099 for the tablet with keyboard and $3,499 for the tablet-only, with full specifications to be announced before sales begin.

In Europe, the device will hit the shelves in the second quarter of 2017 and will be priced at €3552 with a keyboard and €2992 without one.

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