# Rugged Hybrid Laptops The Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 Boasts a Detachable Tablet and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-cf20 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/new-panasonic-toughbook-cf-20-2018-rugged-08-02-2018/) & [panasonic](https://www.panasonic.com) The [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-g2mk2-and-33mk3) Toughbook CF-20 has been created to offer users that require technology products that can keep up with their busy lifestyle a device that packs advanced functionalities. Featuring a hybrid design, the device acts as [both a laptop and a tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-duet-11), which allows users to eliminate the need for separate devices altogether. The system boasts a dual-battery design that will provide up to 17 hours of usage per charge when in laptop mode or 8.5 hours of use when in tablet mode. The Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 laptop features a finless design along with an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-55-mk3) Core i5-7Y57 vPro processor, a 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, a Windows Hello webcam, an 8MP rear camera and the ability to run six different operating systems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Laptops:** Opportunity to develop rugged hybrid laptops that combine the functionality of a laptop and a tablet. - **Advanced Functionalities:** Opportunity to create technology products that offer advanced functionalities to busy professionals. - **Dual-battery Design:** Opportunity to innovate with devices featuring dual-battery designs for extended usage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop rugged hybrid laptops with advanced features. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to offer devices with dual-battery designs for extended battery life. - **Mobile Computing:** Opportunity for mobile computing industry to create devices that combine the functionality of a laptop and a tablet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Field-Ready Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-g2mk2-and-33mk3.md) - [Rugged Swappable Module Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-55-mk3.md) - [Enhanced Durable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toughbook-55-1.md) - [Advanced Rugged Computer Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-computer.md) - [Multitasking Hybrid Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-chromebook-cm30-detachable.md) - [Rugged Field-Ready Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durabook-u11.md) - [Field-Ready Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durabook-r8.md) - [Ultra-Mobile Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertbook-b3.md) - [Durable Field-Ready Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getac-x600.md)