Toughbook 30 Laptop

Overview

The Panasonic Toughbook 30 is the most popular fully rugged laptop computer in the Panasonic line up. If you are looking for a fully sealed notebook that will be able to withstand the harshest environments, and is protected from dirt, dust, water, cold and hot temperatures and other forms of moisture then look no further. The Panasonic Toughbook 30 rugged laptop was meant to be mounted in vehicles, used out in the field or in warehouse environments. The Panasonic Toughbook 30 even comes with a handy carrying handle so that you can carry it around like a briefcase.

The Panasonic Toughbook 30 gets its toughness from its magnesium alloy case which is much stronger than the plastic that most laptops are made of. The Panasonic Toughbook 30 comes with a shock mounted hard drive which keeps your data protected if your computer is banged around or dropped. Best of all, the Panasonic Toughbook 30 is fully sealed so you don't need to worry if you get caught out in the rain or in a dust storm with your computer. Additionally, if you are using this computer in the military, the Panasonic Toughbook 30 was designed using MIL-STD 810G test procedures.

Keep in mind, if you are using the Panasonic Toughbook 30 out in the bright sunlight you may want to upgrade the display to the revolutionary 1,000 nit touch screen display. This upgraded display has the brightest outdoor viewable screens on the market. Some other popular upgrades to the base model Toughbook 30 are integrated GPS receiver, integrated 3G Mobile Broadband (Gobi), an automobile auto adapter, a fingerprint scanner and a backlit keyboard for night-time use. Also keep in mind if you are working out of your vehicle, you may want to consider a vehicle mount for your computer as well as a mobile printer.

Specifications

Operating System:	• Win 7 Downgrade to XP
Processor:	• Intel® Core 2 Duo SL9300 1.6GHz • 6MB L2 Cache • 1066MHz FSB
Storage:	• 160GB Shock-mounted, Removable Hard Disk Drive • Option to Replace Standard 160GB HDD with 32GB SSD
Memory:	• 2GB SDRAM (DDR2) standard, expandable to 4GB
Display:	• 13.3" 1024 x 768 (XGA) transmissive, daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with or without Touchscreen • External video support up to 1280 x 1024 at 16 million colors (24 bit color depth) • Intel® GMA 4500MHD • Anti-glare, anti-reflective coating • 1000 Nit (touchscreen models), 500 Nit LCD brightness (non-touchscreen models)
Multimedia Pocket:	• Will accept optional Combo or Multi Drive, or 2nd Battery
Wireless LAN:	• Optional integrated mobile broadband (WWAN) • Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n • Security - Authentication: LEAP, WPA, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP; Encryption: CKIP, TKIP, 128-bit and 64-bit WEP, Hardware AES • High-gain antenna pass-through • Slide on/off switch
Interfaces:	• External Video - MiniD-sub 15 pin • Headphones/Speaker - Mini-jack Stereo • Microphone/Line In - Mini-jack • Port Replicator - 80 pin (Reinforced) • Serial - D-sub 9 pin • Ext. Antenna Conn. - 50 Ohm Coaxial • USB 2.0 (x 3) - 4 pin • IEEE 1394a (Firewire) - 4 pin • 10/100/1000 Ethernet - RJ-45 • 56K Modem - RJ-11
Expansion Slot:	• PC Card Type II x 1 • Secure Digital (SD) Card • Express Card/54 x 1
Integrated Options:	• Mobile Broadband Solutions (EVDO Rev.A, HSDPA) • Additional Hard Drive • Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver • Backlit Keyboard - sealed rubber or plastic emissive • SmartCard Reader • Fingerprint Reader • UL1604 Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D certified model • HDD and battery lock
Keyboard and Input:	• 87-key with dedicated Windows® key • Pressure sensitive touchpad with vertical scrolling support • Touchscreen LCD (only with touchscreen version) • Integrated stylus holder (only with touchscreen version)
Audio:	• Analog devices AD1883 compliant audio codec • Intel® high-definition audio compliant • Integrated speaker • Convenient keyboard volume and mute controls
Power Supply:	• Lithium Ion Battery Pack (10.65, 8.550mAh) with over-charge protection • Battery Operation: 9 hours (Vista), 10 hours (XP) • Battery Charging: 5hrs.off/8.5 hrs.on • AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, Auto Sensing/Switching worldwide power supply • Pop-up, on-screen battery status reporting
Power Management:	• Suspend/Resume Function, Hibernation, Standby, ACPI Bios
Dimensions & Weight:	• 11.5" (L) x 11.9" (W) x 2.7-2.8" (H) • 8.4 lbs.
Durability Features:	• Designed using MIL-STD-810G test procedures, IP65 rated • Full magnesium alloy case with handle • Moisture and dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad • Sealed port and connector covers • Shock-mounted, removable HDD in stainless steel case • Rugged, dust-resistant hinges • Vibration, shock, and drop-resistant • Pre-installed replaceable screen film for touchscreen protection
Chassis:	• Full Magnesium Alloy Case
Software:	• Genuine Windows Vista® Business (with XP downgrade option) • Setup, Diagnostics, DMI Viewer, On-line Reference Manual, • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Panasonic Handwriting, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility, Recovery DVD
Security Features:	• Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard-Disk Lock • Cable lock slot • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip v.1.2 • Computrace® theft protection agent in BIOS*** • Fingerprint reader (optional) • SmartCard reader (optional)
Warranty:	• 3-year limited warranty, parts & labor • Preferred Service
Options:	• AC Adapter (3 pin) • MIL-461 Compliant AC Adapter • Battery Charger • Combo Drive (DVD-ROM*/CD-RW**) • DVD Super MULTI Drive • ToughMate ComUniversal Carrying Case(large capacity) • ToughMate ComUniversal Jr. Carrying Case • ToughMate Sling 30 Case • Desktop Port Replicator • External USB Floppy Drive • Lithium Ion Battery Pack • Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Multimedia Pocket • Memory Cards - 1GB or 2GB • Touchscreen Large Stylus with Tether Hole • Vehicle Mount Port Replicator(USB 2.0) • Vehicle Mount Port Replicator with Integrated Dual High-gain Antenna Pass-throughs (USB 2.0) • Vehicle Mount Port Replicator with Integrated High-gain Antenna Pass-through (USB 2.0) • 13.3" LCD Protector Film
* Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. Battery operation and recharge times will vary based on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, power management, battery conditioning and other customer preferences. ** Battery and Optional Port Replicator come with a standard 1 year warranty