environments.

(Click for larger view of the Toughbook CF08 wireless tablet)

According to the company, the CF08 features a drop-, dust-, and water-resistant design, along with a "bright" display that can be viewed both indoors and outdoors. The device provides both wired and wireless networking connections, and can be equipped with magnetic stripe reader and a fingerprint scanner options, making it a flexible tool for mobile data capture, entry, and access in a wide range of applications.

The CF08 is protected from shock, vibration, dust, and moisture

Using industry-standard protocols such as Citrix ICA and Microsoft RDP, the handheld tablet can communicate securely with a laptop or multi-client WLAN system, according to the company. Supported wireless security authentication methods are said to include WPA, WPA2, EAP-TLS, PEAP, TKIP, and LEAP.

Key features and specifications of the Toughbook CF-08 wireless tablet, according to Panasonic, include:

• Processor -- XScale (type/speed unspecified)
  
• Memory -- 64 RAM; 64 flash ROM
  
• Display -- 10.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) daylight-readable TFT color touchscreen
  
• Input methods:
  • Touchscreen
    
  • Stylus Pen
    
  • Soft keyboard
• Audio -- Stereo audio output; microphone input; Integrated speaker
  
• Wireless:
  • 802.11b WiFi
    
  • Bluetooth v1.2 class 2
• Other input/output interfaces:
  • 10/100 Ethernet port
    
  • USB 1.1 port
• Expansion -- SD card slot
  
• Data capture options:
  • Magnetic stripe reader
    
  • Fingerprint scanner
• Mechanical:
  • Dimensions -- 10.5 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches (267 x 208 x 36mm)
    
  • Weight -- 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
• Durability:
  • Shock resistance -- exceeds MIL-STD-810F
    
  • Moisture and dust -- sealed to IP54
• Power -- 5200mAh Li-Ion battery; up to 14 hrs operation