Panasonic unveiled the third era of its semi-rugged laptop computer, the Toughbook 55 Mark 3. It’s geared toward professionals conducting on-site inspections, managing infrastructure or responding to emergencies.
There are a number of configuration choices, however the highlights begin with the thirteenth era Intel processors – you possibly can choose between a Core i5-1345U (2P+8E cores, 4.7GHz enhance) and a Core i7-1370P (6P+8E cores, 5.2GHz enhance).
The laptop computer can have 2 DIMMs of user-upgradable RAM (16-64GB of DDR4-3200MHz) and a predominant OPAL NVMe SSD (512GB to 2TB). There are extra storage choices, nevertheless it’s extra sophisticated than a second SSD bay, so we’ll get to that.
This laptop computer has a 14” show – both a 1,366 x 768px one or a 1,920 x 1,080px one with contact. Whereas each are IPS panels, the upper decision contact panel additionally boasts a peak brightness of 1,000 nits together with anti-reflective and anti-glare coatings.
Panasonic Toughbook 55 Mark 3
The Toughbook 55 Mk3 is provided with an additional loud 92dB Waves MaxxAudio speaker system. It additionally has dual-array mics with AI noise discount in order that it could choose up your voice clearly even in a loud setting.
Panasonic calls it “semi-rugged”, nevertheless it’s truly fairly rugged. It has been rated for drops as much as 3’ (MIL-STD-810H), along with shock, vibration, altitude, freeze/thaw and temperature shock. The system is rated IP53 for mud and water resistance. Right here’s one thing you don’t see each day – the primary SSD has a heater. Not a warmth spreader, a heater. This enables it to function in further chilly environments.
The physique is made out of a magnesium alloy and has an built-in deal with. The keyboard is spill resistant and the show has a raised bezel for defense. There’s additionally a replaceable display screen protector if it does take a whack.
Regardless of its powerful appears, the laptop computer has superior connectivity choices. This features a Thunderbolt 4 port with as much as 40Gbps knowledge switch, plus Show Port and Energy Supply assist. It even has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 assist.
But it surely’s the xPAK modules the place it will get fascinating. There are three growth slots – rear, left and proper. Every can settle for numerous modules, so professionals can add serial and LAN ports in the event that they want them. Or a fingerprint reader, barcode reader, sensible card reader, optical drives, extra SSDs and even a second battery. That final possibility boosts the battery life from 10 hours to twenty hours (or extra – the second battery is hot-swappable).
Built-in choices embody a gigabit Ethernet port, dual-SIM connectivity (one nano-SIM + one eSIM) with a 4G modem with FirstNet and CBRS Band 48 compatibility, devoted GPS receiver, an infrared digicam and extra. The keyboard has customizable keys that may launch particular purposes or set off sure actions like shortcuts.
The Panasonic Toughbook 55 Mk3 with an Core i7 processor can be found in North America now, examine the official website for extra particulars. The model with an i5 is coming in February 2024.
