The Panasonic Toughpad is fitted with thick elastomer bumpers on both outer borders and a rugged metal port that cover the openings and humidity.
These
special design elements allow Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 to be a reliable
performer against shock, drop, spray, heat, cold and overall abuse. The
Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 is built to withstand significant hazards such as
heavy downpours and merciless dust storms, as well as more everyday challenges
such as falls, crashes, shakes, and bashes.
There is a myriad of ways to ruin a perfectly good computer especially when you need it the most, but the Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 steps up to scrutiny and performs every time. The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G1 is rated for maximum ingress security (IP-65) and durability (MIL-ST-810G). Panasonic specifies ten separate testing conditions that will probably decimate any other tablet or laptop. But the way Panasonic has gone ahead and built the Panasonic Toughbook FZ G1 is really admirable.
Panasonic, the manufacturer behind the Toughbook series, is addressing this
issue of unreliability in the tablet market as well, with the Panasonic
Toughpad FZ-G1, a completely ruggedized Windows tablet, we think Panasonic now
has an answer.
The
Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1 is our Editors' Choice for rugged tablets because it
can do all of this and more. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 isn't targeted at
office-going personnel, and it's only available via Panasonic's service
provider network which makes it quite apparent. So whether you're working on a
busy production line, in an automobile or police patrol car, or serving in
Baghdad, you'll need a robust PC that can compete at the highest level while
still surviving the very worst.
The
Panasonic FZ-G1 Toughpad is a completely rugged Windows tablet like the
Microsoft Surface Pro selling at $543 on Amazon, or the X15 Ultra Kupa
UltraNote. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 is a fully armored and functionally
identical alternative.
The
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 has a similar highly armored nature to that of a
robust notebook such as the Dell Latitude E6420 XFR. The Toughpad FZ- G1's
takes all of the near-invincible durability and adds it to a compact tablet
form-factor. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 is a compact, with dimensions of 0.8
by 10.6 by 7.2" tablet and now has Windows OS (HWD). The slender
dimensions of the Panasonic FZ G1 are complemented with a frame and shell of
magnesium alloy.
Some
of these tests that Panasonic recommends are simple, such as checking screen
exposure in bright sunshine, but others, such as drop tests from four feet,
processor testing after 30 minutes in a small steam-filled shower, spraying the
tablet with a garden hose, or running a video test while baking the tablet at
120 degrees, are very demanding for vulnerable gadgets.
Overall,
the Toughpad FZ-G1 is designed to withstand shock and vibration, temperature
extremes, and inclement weather.
The
Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 touchscreen has both capacitive touch and a Wacom
digitizer, which can be used with the provided stylus. Various commands can be
quickly obtained on the Panasonic Toughpad, with tactile input, even when
wearing gloves, by using actual buttons instead of capacitive sensors.