Panasonic Toughbook Solutions IT Hardware Driving New Limits at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show 2010

At CVO Show (Stand: 4140). Whether used by service technicians for testing and repair of vehicle engines, troubleshooting faults or for measuring, recording and evaluating telemetric data during test drives - Toughbooks are intelligent and reliable tools for all areas of the commercial vehicle workshop.

At CVOS taking place at the NEC on stand 4140, Panasonic will be showing their fully ruggedised CF-19, CF-30 solutions, their CF-52 semi rugged solution and the ultra mobile PC (UMPC), the CF-U1.

All Toughbooks feature full Microsoft Windows operating software, low unit weight and ergonomic design features. In fact, these are characteristics that form the basis of any Toughbook mobile computing solution, perfected through 14 years of experience in the ruggedised PC market. Working with clients such as Mercedes- Benz and Volkswagen, Toughbook mobile computers have more than earned their pole position in the ruggedised mobile PC Market.

With their rugged, fan-less designs and seals for the external ports, CF-19, CF-30 and CF-U1 fully ruggedised models are resistant against dust and water as well as vibration and shock (to IP-54 und MIL-STD 810F military standard). They are weatherproof for outdoor vehicle diagnosis and can withstand drops and shocks on bumpy test tracks as well as dirty conditions in workshops. Designed with flexible mounted LCD screens, strong hinges and shock-protected hard disk drives, Toughbooks are extraordinarily long-lasting and almost impassable against failures, breakdowns and expensive repairs. With an average failure rate of just 2.43% compared to the market average of 24.0%1, their accumulated cost over an entire life-cycle is on a considerably lower level than conventional mobile computers.

More than just a reliable mobile PC, these tailored solutions can also provide a wireless connection that makes it possible to access information via cloud computing sites whilst still in the workshop or access emails and data that is stored on a server elsewhere. Take photos of what you are working on by opting for the CF-U1 with its built in camera, keep data secure by selecting a device with a finger print reader and calculate circuit times using the GPS feature. With all of this technology at your finger tips (or the end of your digitizer), you will be surprised to learn that any unit sent back to Panasonic for repairs will be back with you within five working days.

Now there is a podium finish.

Panasonic UK Ltd
www.panasonic.co.uk
www.toughbook.eu

Published: 14/04/2010