Panasonic Toughbook C2 Windows 8 Pro Convertible Tablet for $2,949

The latest from Panasonic Toughbook line is the Toughbook C2. It is a 12.5-inch convertible notebook with Windows 8 Pro, an Intel Core i5-3427U vPro CPU, 11 hours of battery life and a pair of USB 3.0 ports. The device is  primarily designed for healthcare professionals and daring explorer types.

Toughbook C2 has a 500 nit, daylight-readable HD display with an anti-reflective/anti-glare treatments, and IPS technology to enable a wide viewing angle. It also offers five-point multitouch and a digitizer. Moreover, it has enhanced triple hinge design that provides durable support when rotating the screen to tablet mode.

Connectivity options include 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth and a choice of either LTE or Gobi global 3G. From the name itself, Toughbook 2 can withstand a 30-inch drop and can take up to six ounces of freshly-brewed coffee being spilled over its magnesium alloy body.

The Toughbook C2 starts shipping from December for $2,949 with a three-year warranty.

Source:   Engadget