Panasonic announces new Toughbook Permanent Display Removable Computer (PDRC)

Toughbook is one of Panasonic’s forte, and this time round the Japanese company has announced its latest Toughbook Permanent Display Removable Computer (PDRC) which will merge a vehicle-mounted display and full-functioning keyboard that delivers heightened accessibility within public safety vehicles. Upgrades to the PDRC will comprise of a brighter touchscreen display, improved user visibility and a reduction in connection cables. This will be the perfect tool for those who want unprecedented flexibility in their in-vehicle computing solution, working seamlessly with other Toughbook mobile computers including the Toughbook U1, H1 Field, 19 and 31. Running on the Windows 7 operating system, it will feature a bunch of more-than-decent hardware specifications which you can read about in the extended post. You can pick up the updated Toughbook PDRC for $2,279, where it will be accompanied by a standard three-year limited warranty. [Press Release]

• Supports Windows XP/Vista/7
• 12.1” XGA sunlight-viewable LCD display
• 2 to 1600 nit with LED backlighting
• Dual integrated speakers with adjustable volume
• Touchscreen capabilities
• Five programmable function keys
• Three PDRC-to-PC cables
• Analog RGB
• USB connectivity
• Serial for “Power On”
• Red backlit programmable emergency key for screen and keyboard
• Three open USB ports