The new Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 is the world’s first ruggedized ultra mobile PC and is now available here in Australia after receiving an overwhelming acceptance in the US.

Already popular with law enforcement and government field operations departments, the multi-functionality opens the door for data management requirements such as single hand carrying, mounting into forklifts, trucks and cars and connecting any brand of wireless or USB data capture device. Upgrade options now include 1D or 2D barcode scanners and an RFID reader, designed for warehouse and transport data capture and data management applications that use resource intensive operations.

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 combines a fully featured laptop with handheld device functionality, all encased in a lightweight rugged housing that can easily be held and operated from one hand. Panasonic has provided powerful computing power equal to many desktops including 1024 x 600 pixel touch screen, Intel Atom processor and an optional almost indestructible solid state hard drive running either Windows XP or Vista.

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The Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 has all the functionality of a desktop PC, with plenty of processing power, hard drive storage space and RAM but adds complete portability for operations out in the field. It can be held for long periods via a clever hand strap at the back of the device. With an IP54-compliant rating, a 1.2 meter drop approval and sealed all-weather housing for extreme workplace conditions Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 is ideal for extreme environments.

Taking the Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 out on the road doesn’t mean you loose any connectivity with 802.11 WWAN and the V2 Bluetooth allows for continual use around your workplace where a wireless network is not available or connection via your phone card over the 3G network for remote usage. This is a perfect solution for in-vehicle GPS positioning, route management, driver performance evaluations, warehouse data management, and much more.

Additional features as standard include:
• Anti-glare non reflective LCD screen
• Magnesium alloy chassis
• 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless card
• QWERTY backlit keyboard
• 4 user defined buttons
• Long life battery (9 hours with continual usage)
• USB, SD Card and Ethernet slots

When you need the ruggedness of a mobile computer and the performance of a laptop, the Panasonic CF-U1 Toughbook delivers everything you need and more. Talk to Peacock Bros. today about the many applications your business can benefit from this leap forward in rugged mobile computing.