Panasonic released on January 12 its new Toughpad FZ-A2 for entrepreneurs working in extreme conditions. With highly impressive specs, the new device comes for a hefty price of $2,189.

FZ-A2 For Tough Business Conditions

Panasonic's new FZ-A2 has the MIL-STD-810G certification, IP65 dust and water protection rating, and is WiFi only, GSM Arena reported. This means it is durable enough for businesses that need devices strong enough for extreme conditions like mining, roadwork, and factories. Some businesses also require their mobile devices to have efficient battery life that would last for long hours of operations.

Impressive Specs

It has the 10.1" WUXGA IPS display allowing businessmen to use it even with gloves on. It also has the 800 cd/sq.m brightness, which means it works perfectly fine even under the heat of the sun.

Meanwhile, its battery can last up to 9 hours. Also, unlike most devices, its battery can be replaced. Its ports are located under a side panel that can be opened and close protecting them from dust and other fine particles. That is also where its USB-C port for charging is seen.

Its ports are USB-C 3.1, USB-A 3.1, flexible configuration port, 3.5mm, and business expansion module, Android Police reported. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Android for work. It has an 8MP rear camera and 2MP for its front camera.

It has a storage capacity of 32GBand can be expanded through microSD card. It runs on Intel Atom Z8550 processor and has 3GB worth of RAM. That CPU brings software encryption, better management features, and reliable enterprise-grade security.

The device weighs almost 2 pounds at 880g, which is due to its swappable battery pack. Meanwhile, its front physical buttons are customizable to fit any business need.

It comes with three sets of integrated options for users to choose from. It has a built-in barcode reader, extra USB port, and Smart Card reader.