Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1, Toughpad FZ-X1 FAQ
Toughpad FZ-E1 / FZ-X1 FAQs
The world’s most rugged 5" handheld tablets, with data and voice technology.
GENERAL
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TOUGHPAD® FZ-E1 AND THE TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
Both the Toughpad FZ-E1 and the Toughpad FZ-X1 are fully-rugged, 5" handheld tablets built
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for mission-critical mobile workers. The Toughpad FZ-E1 is powered by Windows
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Handheld, while the Toughpad FZ-X1 is powered by the Android
customers a choice of the right device to meet their needs.
WHO ARE THE TARGET USERS FOR THESE RUGGED HANDHELD TABLETS?
These handheld devices have been designed for field workers who require enterprise-class
computing and connectivity in the field, including outdoor or harsh environments. This includes
mobile professionals such as first responders, military service members and those in transportation
and logistics, maintenance, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and field services and sales.
4.2.2 operating system, giving
Embedded 8.1
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THE TOUGHPAD® FZ-E1
AND THE TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
The Toughpad FZ-E1 and the Toughpad FZ-X1 have been built from the
ground up to meet the needs of a broad range of mobile professionals.
This includes voice and data connectivity options; a 6200mAh, hotswappable battery providing up to 14 hours of continuous use based on
Panasonic test conditions; and intelligent noise cancelling and dual front
speakers reaching an astounding maximum volume of 100 decibels.
They also offer fully-rugged designs that go beyond MIL-STD-810G
criteria—including resistance to drops of up to 10' to concrete,
submergibility in up to 5' of water for up to 30 minutes, and an
operating temperature range of -4° F to 140° F.
WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 AND THE TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
For the standard configuration, the devices are 15 oz. in weight and 1.2" thin.
WHY ARE THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 AND THE TOUGHPAD FZ-X1 CATEGORIZED
AS HANDHELD TABLETS?
The Toughpad FZ-E1 and Toughpad FZ-X1 represent a significant expansion of Panasonic’s Toughpad line, the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-focused tablets, to serve an evolving market that is
increasingly in need of smaller, more portable mobile devices. Both the
Toughpad FZ-E1 and the Toughpad FZ-X1 will offer options for telephony,
data broadband and WiFi-only connectivity. We expect a fair portion of
our customers to use the devices as tablets without telephony. For these
reasons, we are referring to the devices as handheld tablets.
WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 AND
TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
The Toughpad FZ-E1 and Toughpad FZ-X1 are backed by the industry’s
most comprehensive 3-year warranty and U.S.-based customer support.
OPERATING SYSTEM, SECURITY
AND APPLICATIONS
WHAT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1
AND TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
Both devices offer best-of-breed vertical market-specific application
solutions from leading vendors. An up-to-date list of application
providers can be found on our website.
DOES THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 USE THE WINDOWS PHONE
OPERATING SYSTEM?
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No, the Toughpad FZ-E1 is powered by the Windows
Handheld operating system. This operating system is focused on
professional usage for enterprise customers, while offering the
manageability, security, and rich, multi-touch experience found
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on Windows
8 and Windows® Phone 8.1.
WHY DOES THE TOUGHPAD FZ-X1 USE THE ANDROID
OPERATING SYSTEM?
We chose to use Android 4.2.2 to give our customers an operating system
that is tried, tested, proven and reliable.
WILL PANASONIC BE PROVIDING A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT
(SDK) FOR THESE DEVICES?
Yes, we will provide the necessary API and plug-in specs for the unique
functions of the device that are not integrated in the operating systems
(Windows Visual Studio 2013, Android ADT).
HOW SECURE ARE THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 AND TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
Both devices are FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliant, meeting the needs of
government customers.
DO THE TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 OR TOUGHPAD FZ-X1 ALLOW FOR MOBILE
DEVICE MANAGEMENT?
The devices support standard MDM API on the Toughpad FZ-X1 and the
Microsoft MDM client on the Toughpad FZ-E1. We are working with our
current MDM partners to deliver a solution to our customers.
Embedded 8.1
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4.2.2
HOW CAN I BUY A TOUGHPAD FZ-E1 OR TOUGHPAD FZ-X1?
All Toughpad devices can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers.
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