| Rugged wireless tablet runs Windows CE |
Apr. 13, 2007
 Panasonic has introduced a rugged wireless tablet running Windows CE. The Toughbook CF08 boasts a large, 10.4-inch XGA-resolution color touchscreen display, provides both wired and wireless networking, and targets indoor and outdoor applications in industrial, retail, healthcare, and hospitality 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
In addition to its Windows CE embedded operating system, the device also includes the Internet Explorer 6.0 browser, Microsoft Transcriber handwriting recognition, signature capture, soft keyboard, display rotation tool, and wireless security software.
Availability
The Panasonic Toughbook CF08 appears to be available now. Pricing was not disclosed.
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