News & Reviews:   Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1 announce

Panasonic recently launched their new Toughbook CF-54 HD, Toughbook CF-MX4 notebooks and Toughpad FZ-X1 tablet for Malaysia. All three are ruggedized devices that are designed to take drops, shocks and spills with no problems. Aimed squarely at those who need a tough field device in the automotive, delivery and health care industries, there is the business rugged Toughbook CF-MX4, semi rugged Toughbook CF-54 and fully rugged IP68 rated Toughpad FZ-X1 tablet. While the notebooks are powered by the latest 5th generation vPro secure Intel processors, they also have Windows 8.1 Pro on-board as well. The Toughpad FZ-X1 tablet runs on a Qualcomm S4 Pro and Android 2.2 but another version also offers a Windows option. All are available in Malaysia with the Toughbook CF-54 going for USD 2349 (RM9815), the CF-MX4 for USD 1949 (RM8144) and Toughpad FZ-X1 for USD 1499 (RM6263). In related news, Panasonic is also launching their ASEAN Configuration Centre currently operating in Johor Baru for regional support which according to them, should help lower transportation costs.