Jaltest Laptop (Panasonic FZ55)

Jaltest Rugged Laptop — Panasonic FZ55 (SKU 70100003)

Jaltest diagnostic software runs on Windows, and if you've ever tried running it on a consumer laptop in a shop environment, you already know where this is going. Grease on the keyboard, a drop from a workbench, temperature swings from a cold morning to a hot shop floor by noon — consumer hardware fails in these conditions, usually at the worst possible time. The Jaltest Laptop (SKU 70100003, $2,430) is a Panasonic FZ55 semi-rugged notebook, pre-configured for Jaltest and built for the conditions where diagnostic work actually happens.

This machine is the official Jaltest Rugged PC listed on page 23 of the 2025 Jaltest pricelist. It meets every Jaltest system requirement — and then exceeds most of them — while delivering the durability that shop and field environments demand.

Full Technical Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i5-8365U vPro, 1.6 GHz base / 4.1 GHz boost, 6MB Smart Cache — adequate processing power for Jaltest's real-time diagnostic data, ECU programming operations, and multitasking while reviewing service data
• Memory: 8GB RAM standard, upgradeable to a maximum of 64GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD — Jaltest requires 20GB minimum; 256GB gives you room for the full Jaltest installation, software updates, and archived diagnostic session data
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro — Jaltest requires Windows 10 or newer; this ships ready to run

Physical Specs and Portability

• Dimensions: 345mm x 272mm x 32.8mm (13.6" x 10.7" x 1.3")
• Weight: 2.08 kg (4.59 lbs) — light enough for a technician to carry to the machine
• Battery Life: Approximately 20 hours (Mobile Mark 2014 benchmark) at 10.8V / 6,500mAh lithium-ion — this is genuine all-day field use without hunting for an outlet. A full shift of on-site diagnostic work without plugging in is realistic.

Ports and Connectivity

• 2x USB 3.1 — for Jaltest Link V9 connection and peripheral devices
• 1x USB Type-C with Power Delivery
• 1x LAN (ethernet) — for network connectivity in shop environments
• 1x HDMI — for connecting to a shop monitor when reviewing diagnostic data with a customer
• 1x Headset jack
• 1x DC power input

Why Rugged Matters in a Shop Environment

A $600 consumer laptop might run Jaltest software perfectly on your desk. On a shop floor it faces a different set of conditions. Temperature cycling between a cold morning start-up and a heated shop. Vibration from nearby equipment. Dust, oil mist, and cleaning solvents in the air. The occasional drop or knock from a workbench. Consumer laptops are not built to handle these conditions day after day, and when they fail — usually the display, the drive, or the I/O board — you're not just replacing a laptop. You're dealing with downtime, a Jaltest reinstallation, and potentially lost diagnostic data.

The Panasonic FZ55 is built to a different standard. The chassis is more resistant to drops and physical stress than consumer builds. The internals are better sealed against contamination. The display is treated for glare from shop lighting. This is the reason Jaltest specifically lists this machine in their pricelist as their recommended PC for the system.

Pre-Configured for Jaltest

This laptop ships ready for Jaltest. You are not buying bare hardware and then spending time on OS configuration, driver installation, and software setup. That prep work is done. Connect your Jaltest Link V9, activate your license, and you're working.

Jaltest System Requirements — How This Machine Compares

Jaltest requires: Windows 10 or newer, 20GB+ hard drive space, 2GB+ RAM, Intel Processor generation 3 or higher, Bluetooth. This machine runs Windows 10 Pro, has a 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-8365U (8th generation), and includes Bluetooth. It meets every requirement with significant room to spare.

Warranty and Extended Coverage

• Standard Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty included
• Extended Warranty: Available via SKU 29530022 at $200/year — up to 3 one-year extensions, bringing maximum coverage to 4 years total

Accessories and Replacement Parts

• 6-Cell Battery Pack (SKU 70100006): $455 — replacement or spare battery for field use. If your technicians work extended shifts or remote job sites, a spare battery means the laptop never goes down mid-job.
• Spare Power Supply (SKU 29537): $210 — a second power supply for shops running multiple shifts or for field kit redundancy.

Why Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?

OEM Diagnostic Tools has specialized in professional diagnostic equipment since 2016. We are not a general electronics retailer — we sell diagnostic systems and we know how they work in real shop environments. When you buy the Jaltest Laptop from us, you get free shipping, a tech support line staffed by people who know the Jaltest system, and the full manufacturer warranty. If you have questions about how this laptop integrates with your existing Jaltest setup or which license to pair with it, call us before you order.

• Specialist in OEM and OEM-level diagnostic tools since 2016
• Free shipping on this order
• Free technical support: 866-217-0063
• Full manufacturer warranty — 1 year standard, extendable to 4 years

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