The Toughbook H2 Pro CF-H2PACBX1M 10.1' Handheld Tablet PC from Panasonic was engineered with mobile workers in mind; a full-featured computer that would be comfortable to carry and use, but which would withstand rough handling.
Encased in a magnesium alloy chassis and featuring a shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive, the H2 Tablet belongs to Panasonic's 'Fully-Rugged' series of Toughbooks, and has been tested and proven to withstand inclement weather, temperature changes, and drops up to 6'.
The only exceptions are the Toughbook F9, H2 and U1 Ultra which will continue to ship with a Windows 7 Recovery DVD. Besides restoring the computer to its original factory image, the Recovery Partition can also be used to load 64-bit Windows 7 Professional (32-bit ships by default from Panasonic).
This tablet comes with 4GB of installed RAM, a 500GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive, and 1.9 GHz Intel i5-3437U vPro dual-core processor. The 10.1' LED-backlit screen is capable of up to 6000 nit in direct sunlight and features TransflectivePlus and Panasonic CircuLumin technology. The H2 features Panasonic's five-point multi-touch smart screen and digitizer stylus, which improves handwriting and signature capture by recognizing only the sharp point of the pen, and not the part of the hand resting on the screen.
The Toughbook H2 is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and a USB 3.0 port for connecting flash drives or peripherals. The system is protected with a variety of security features including Hard Disk Lock and Intel Anti-Theft Technology.
This system runs Windows 7 Pro 32-bit by default, but includes a recovery partition which the customer can use to reimage it to 64-bit.
Rugged & Durable
Toughbook 'Fully-Rugged' series computers are engineered to withstand use in rigorous environments. Some of the H2's features and durability certifications include:- Magnesium alloy chassis - encased in reinforced polycarbonate, it has 200 times more impact strength than glass and 6 times more than acrylic resin.
- IP65 (Ingress Protection) Rating - indicates that the Toughbook H2 is protected against dust, and is protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions.
- MIL-STD-810G certified - a US Military Standard that ensures products withstand the environmental stresses it can expect to be exposed to. The Toughbook H2 has been tested to withstand 6' drops, shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, altitude, freeze/thaw, high/low temperature, temperature shock, humidity, and explosive atmosphere.
- MIL-STD-461F certified - a US Military Standard that tests equipment for electromagnetic compatibility.
- Hard drive heater that warms up the hard drive in bitterly cold environments so that the machine can reach an acceptable operating temperature.
- Pre-installed replaceable screen film for LCD protection.
- Reinforced locking port covers - to decrease the risk of interior damage from water and particles, the caps sealing the H2's sockets are coated with resin to ensure firm contact and plugging. The covers feature a catch that slides them into position and locks them into place, which prevents the covers from opening accidentally.
- Shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive - to withstand damage upon impact
- A fanless design - eliminating the need for a vent, the Toughbook H2 is protected from moisture and debris.
TransflectivePlus Display
The Panasonic Toughbook H2 features a TransflectivePlus display with CircuLumin technology, which in addition to an adjustable LED backlight, harnesses the rays of the sun by using an internal reflecting layer to illuminate the screen, and can generate up to 6000 nit of LCD brightness in direct sunlight. The supplementary LED backlight can deliver as little as 1 nit, useful in dimly lit areas, or up to a full 500 nit, which is comfortable in normal viewing conditions. This technology comes standard with anti-reflective and anti-glare screen treatments plus a circular polarizing filter.
The Toughbook H2 is also equipped with an ambient light sensor to detect bright lighting conditions and automatically disable the LED backlight to conserve power, thus extending battery life when outdoors.
The Toughbook H2 is also equipped with an ambient light sensor to detect bright lighting conditions and automatically disable the LED backlight to conserve power, thus extending battery life when outdoors.
Multi-Touch + Digitizer
The Toughbook H2 can be navigated by the five-point multi-touch smart screen with a 74-key on-screen keyboard, the 5 user-defined programmable buttons, or the included digitizer stylus. When the pen is in proximity to the screen, regular touch functionality is turned off. This is especially useful for functions such as handwriting recognition, signature capture, and drawing/annotations. The digitizer pen can be stored in the integrated holder.
Security Features
The Toughbook H2 includes the following security measures:- Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard Disk Lock
- Trusted platform module (TPM) security chip v.1.2
- Computrace theft protection agent in BIOS9
- Intel Anti-Theft Technology
- Wireless Authentication: LEAP, WPA, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP
- Wireless Encryption: CKIP, TKIP, 128-bit and 64-bit WEP, Hardware AES
Ergonomic Strap and Dome Hand Support
The Toughbook H2 was designed to be used while standing during shifts both indoors and outdoors, so it features an ergonomic strap and dome hand support.
This strap is wider in the middle and uses a urethane material, which provides elasticity, as well as a loose fit that is intended not to be too tight. In addition, the bottom of the PC is designed with a contoured dome that envelops your palm to provide the support you need for comfortable long-term use. The dome on the bottom of the PC was designed with the hand in mind as the hand forms a cup shape naturally when it is relaxed.
This strap is wider in the middle and uses a urethane material, which provides elasticity, as well as a loose fit that is intended not to be too tight. In addition, the bottom of the PC is designed with a contoured dome that envelops your palm to provide the support you need for comfortable long-term use. The dome on the bottom of the PC was designed with the hand in mind as the hand forms a cup shape naturally when it is relaxed.
Other Features
The H2 Pro model also features:- 3MP rear-facing camera with auto focus and LED light
- Barcode Scanner that reads 1D and 2D barcodes
- Hot-Swappable Twin Batteries - two identical batteries which can be removed and replaced with the unit still on, avoiding the need to shut down the system in order to charge or change the batteries.
Certification
The Toughbook H2 has met the requirements for inclusion in the following programs and standards:- Energy Star
- EPEAT
- ISO
- RoHS
- Section 508 Standards