 Reliable Operation Even in Dusty Environments
Picture This
You're on a construction site preparing a bid for another job.
Sawdust, sand and various other forms of dirt are floating through the
air. If your notebook's case, card slots, ports and hinges are not
sealed and designed to resist dust, the bid you're working on may be
your last. Dust and dirt are ubiquitous in the field and have a way of
invading the exposed areas of notebooks, potentially slowing key
functions and damaging components.
Panasonic took the design and engineering a step further ensuring
dust- resistance by making the Toughbook the ultimate notebook for use
in harsh field conditions. According to the TBR Damage Survey, the
leading causes of notebook damage are drops and spills.¹
Sealed Keyboard & Touchpad
The keyboard and touchpad circuitry on some Toughbook models are
sealed with a membrane to protect against potential damage from dirt
and dust. Standard to: Toughbook 18, Toughbook 29, Toughbook 34
(spill-resistant keyboard, touchpad, click-keys), Toughbook 72, and
Toughbook 73.
Protected LCDs
The LCD panel on our most rugged model, the Toughbook 29,
is protected by an overlay panel which is sealed around the edges to
provide extra protection against moisture and dust. Standard to:
Toughbook 01, Toughbook 18, Toughbook 29, and Toughbook 34.
Sealed Ports & PC Card Slots
Hinged aluminum alloy covers with environmental seals protect the
multimedia pocket, PC card slots and rear connection terminals.
Standard to: Toughbook 01, Toughbook 18, Toughbook 29 and Toughbook 34.
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Footnotes
1. Source: Technology Business Research. 1999 Durable PC Survey.
Percentage of respondents mentioning as a cause of notebook damage.
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