Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1: A master of rugged performance

It's said that boasting isn't bragging if you can back it up. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet, which is both IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certified, can definitely back up its promises of durability. The MIL-STD-810G is the most recent version of the US Military's rigorous durability and testing requirements, and the IP Code rating is an internationally recognized certification that evaluates how effectively a device is sealed off from both solids and liquids. The MIL-STD-810G is a massive 800-page document that explains how equipment should withstand a wide range of environmental testing, including a four-foot drop, shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, altitude, freeze/thaw, high/low temperature, and so on.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1

We're not going to disagree with Panasonic's claim that the 10.1-inch Panasonic Tougpad FZ G1 is "the world's thinnest and lightest fully-rugged Windows 8 tablet." However, you'd be incorrect if you thought the FZ-G1 was any thinner or lighter than a standard Windows 8 tablet, or that it could survive a lot of abuse.

If that wasn't enough tough tablet cred, there's also a Class I Division 2, class ABCD certified device, which means it can be equipped for use in a hazardous gas environment without the internal circuitry causing an explosion.

Another small detail that demonstrates Panasonic's commitment to meeting the needs of its target market is the presence of several screws on the back of the tablet, all of which are plain Phillips heads, eliminating the need for a field tech to scavenge for hard-to-find Torx or hex drivers in order to crack open the case or replace any faulty add-ons.

It's said that boasting isn't bragging if you can back it up. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet, which is both IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certified, can definitely back up its promises of durability. The MIL-STD-810G is the most recent version of the US Military's rigorous durability and testing requirements, and the IP Code rating is an internationally recognized certification that evaluates how effectively a device is sealed off from both solids and liquids. The MIL-STD-810G is a massive 800-page document that explains how equipment should withstand a wide range of environmental testing, including a four-foot drop, shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, altitude, freeze/thaw, high/low temperature, and so on.

You should get roughly four hours of work out of the basic battery with careful adjustment of power management settings and a real-world balance of load and idle time. To get a full day's work done on battery power, you'll need to carry a backup regular battery or utilise the high-capacity 9-cell battery.

The fan kicks in once the Toughpad has been running for a time. If you're working outside or in a noisy indoor setting, you're unlikely to notice. In a quiet environment, though, it is really visible. With the regular battery, the Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 features a high-resolution outdoor-visible screen that is reasonably durable and provides average performance and mediocre battery life. Although it's big and hefty, it'll do the job for a wide spectrum of mobile and field employees.

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