Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 specs, price and launch details: New rugged laptop means business

Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 rugged laptop — The ‘business rugged’ Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 is one of the most lightweight built-to-last laptops in the market. Panasonic

Panasonic has launched the latest addition to its robust laptop roster, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6. The “business rugged” portable PC is one of the most lightweight built-to-last laptops in the market with its sleek and slim design. It’s also a 2-in-1 detachable hybrid, providing flexibility and convenience.

The newest Panasonic rugged laptop is bound to turn heads at the office. It’s considerably light for a full-bodied machine with its 1.18-kilogram (or 2.60-pound) load. But despite its transportability, the notebook is anything but lightweight both outside and inside.

Executives should be pleased with the CF-XZ6’s computing muscle. The laptop packs the latest contemporary 7th gen Intel Core i5-7300U vPro chip. It also has adequate storage for programmes and files with up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB PCIe-based SSD.

The machine provides sufficient on-the-go computing with up to 14 hours of battery life. The tablet houses a standalone built-in battery that lasts up to 6.5 hours and the keyboard body has an end-user removable hot-swap battery for continuous and uninterrupted workflow. The CF-XZ6 notebook sports a 12-inch IPS touchscreen display with a 2,160 x 1,440 QHD pixel resolution. It features a somewhat strange circular touchpad, which should provide easy scrolling when viewing documents.

The new Toughbook also has a slew of business connectivity options – including three USB 3.0 ports, one USB Type-C port, one HDMI port and even a VGA slot – for mobile convenience. The rugged portable workstation is likewise ready for the rigours of frequent travelling thanks to its magnesium alloy chassis. It has been tested to withstand a 30-inch drop and 100-kilogram-force of pressurised vibration.

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 will be available starting July. The standard configuration rugged laptop will have a starting price of £1,539 (excluding taxes), which converts to about US$1,979 or AU$2,599. It comes with a three-wear warranty.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 rugged laptop specs and features

Mobile computing platform: Intel Core i5-7300U vPro processor (2.6 GHz, 3 MB Intel Smart Cache)
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 12-inch QHD (2,160 x 1,440 pixels) anti-reflective display with 3:2 aspect ratio
Touchscreen: 10-finger capacitive dual touch with optional Active stylus pen
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Front camera: 2 MP (with IR for Windows Hello)
Rear camera: 8 MP
Bluetooth: BT v4.1 Class 1
WLAN: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
4G mobile broadband: Sierra Wireless EM7305 with Nano SIM in the tablet part (optional)
LAN: 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T
Sound: Intel High Definition Audio subsystem support, Stereo speaker
Interface: USB 3.0 x 3 | USB Type-C x 1 | LAN x 1 | VGA x 1 | HDMI x 1 | Headset x 1 | SD/SDXC memory card expansion slot x 1
AC adapter input: 100 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
AC adapter output: 16 V DC, 4.06 A
Keyboard battery (end user replaceable): 4-cell battery (Hot swappable with tablet battery)
Tablet battery (built-in): 4-cell battery
Operating time (measured by MobileMark 2014): Approximately 14 hours (Tablet + Keyboard)
Tablet alone: Approximately 6.5 hours
Security features: TPM (Trusted Platform Module, TCG v2.0 compliant), integrated hardware security lock slot
Physical dimensions (W × D × H): 288.5 mm × 223.7 mm × 22 mm (11.36 inches × 8.81 inches × 0.87 inch)
Weight: Approximately 1.18 kg (2.60 lbs)
Standard configuration: 8 GB RAM | 256 GB SSD | 4-cell battery in the tablet (built-in) | 4-cell battery in the keyboard (end user removable)
Project based options: 4G LTE | 4 GB or 16 GB RAM | 128 GB or 512 GB SSD
Box contents: CF-XZ6mk1 (Tablet and Keyboard) | 4-cell battery pack for keyboard | LCD cleaning cloth | AC adapter with power cable | Active stylus pen | Kensington lock