- Is the FZ-55 fully rugged?
- No. It is semi-rugged: it handles drops, dust and spills but is not rated for full submersion or the harshest environments like Panasonic's fully rugged models.
- Can I add a second battery?
- Yes. The modular bay can hold a second battery in place of the optical drive or barcode reader, extending runtime across a long shift.
- Is the RAM and storage upgradeable?
- Yes. The 32 GB of DDR4 and the 2 TB SSD are user-accessible, so you can service or replace them yourself.
- Does the touchscreen work with gloves?
- Panasonic designs the FZ-55 display for gloved use, which is why field and industrial buyers choose it over consumer laptops.
- How does it compare with a mainstream business laptop?
- It is tougher, more expandable and longer-running, but heavier and slower than a similarly equipped ThinkPad or Latitude.
- What comes in the box?
- The laptop, battery and power adapter. The modular bay accessory depends on the configuration you choose.
- Where is the Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 14-inch FHD Touchscreen Laptop cheapest?
- At eBay, for $2,599.99, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 14-inch FHD Touchscreen Laptop?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Rugged Books, eBay, Tough Outlet, Rugged Notebooks.