Panasonic launches the Toughpad FZ-A2 rugged Android tablet in the US, it costs more than $2,000

Panasonic is back again with its enterprise-focused Toughpad FX-A2 tablet, which was introduced in Europe back in July for the hefty price of £939 + tax.

But starting January 12, the Toughpad FX-A2 will be available in the United States for no less than $2,189. However, this price is for the base model, the Wi-Fi only version of the tablet.

The good news is the tablet comes with a couple of optional features like integrated configurations for barcode reader or second USB, integrated Smart Card Reader, AT&T or Verizon WWAN with 4G LTE, and Dual Pass-Through Antenna for better connectivity.

There are a couple of accessories that come with the tablet, such as desktop cradle, vehicle mount, active stylus pen and rotating hand strap.

The Toughpad FZ-A2 ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and Android for Work's enterprise security built-in, which is why it's aimed at enterprise customers.

The rugged features of the tablet include MIL-STD-810G certification, as the tablet offer protection from drops of up to five feet. It also features IP65 rating for protection from dust and water.