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Thinness is the only philosophy that seems to matter in the world of tablets. Millimeters must be shaved off with every revision, no matter what the cost, both literally and figuratively. For the most part, this makes sense; a tablet that's light and slim...

Durable construction, Useful buttons for system functions, User serviceable and upgradable, Strong performance for a tablet...

Extremely expensive, Heavy and thick, Below-average battery life, Loud system fan...

While there are many things to like about the Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G1, the price is impossible to ignore. Shopping around can reduce the price from the MSRP of $2,399 to about $2,200, but that's still enough to buy two Surface Pros or Samsung Smart PC...
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If you've ever seen the inside of a police car, you may have noticed a thick-looking notebook or tablet device mounted near the central console (don't go getting yourself arrested if you haven't). Most of the time, that device is a Panasonic Tough product...

Good performance, High-res screen, Field serviceable...

Fan can get quite loud, Screen looks a little grainy, Could use a built-in handle...

Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-G1 is an expensive 10.1in rugged tablet, but it's impressive. It runs fast, it has a good array of features and options, and it has a removable battery and relatively good field serviceability. All this in addition to being dustpro...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2014-04-17 04:47:18
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From major disasters like torrential rain and merciless sandstorms to the more mundane threats of drops, spills, bumps, and bashes, there are any number of ways to ruin a PC when you need it the most. Panasonic, makers of the Toughbook, are solving this p...

The rugged Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1 is tough enough to survive the worst, but runs with the best tablet PCs on the market...
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Panasonic made headlines recently when it showed off a prototype 20-inch tablet with ultra-high-def 4k resolution. The ToughPad FZ-G1 is a bit more down to earth, but will probably be of more practical use for its target audience – people who work outdoor...

The ToughPad FZ-G1 lives up to its name and is well suited to outdoor use. You are paying quite a premium for that rugged design, but it'll earn its keep on building sites and other environments that would be too harsh for a conventional laptop or tablet...
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The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 launched earlier this year as a rugged device, being drop, scratch and water resistant. Now, with Panasonic having inked a channel deal with government-certified encryption provider Becrypt to carry it's DISK Protect CPA, the...

Extremely rugged, robust Becrypt security, decent performance...

Only average battery life, disappointing screen lacks vibrancy, bulky...

The Toughpad lives up to its claim of offering business users a close to unbreakable Windows 8 tablet, which, thanks to the inclusion of Becrypt software, is also as secure as it can be. However costing a hefty £2,000 and featuring average battery life an...
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What is the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1? A friend of TrustedReviews once dropped his brand new 64GB iPad 4 , just 3 days into owning it. The screen shattered and cracked in a way that indicated at least seven years of bad luck, which started the next day whe...

Impressively resilient, Zippy performance, Excellent stylus, All weather screen...

Huge price-tag, Thick and heavy...

The performance is solid, it lives up to its reputation of being tough and rugged, but the price will put it out of the reach of smaller business and individuals. On the other hand, if you need a tablet that you can be sure won't let you down in tough wor...
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Panasonic's Tough-branded products are amongst our favourites because their rugged design allows them to withstand more punishment than regular Ultrabooks. The Toughpad FZ-G1 is the first truly ruggedised Windows 8 tablet, capable of being used in arctic...

Toughest tablet on the market; Full HD screen; Versatile...

Middling specification; Expensive...

If you work in extreme environments and need a fully ruggidised device, the Toughpad FZ-G1 is the machine of choice. It may be expensive, but it won't let you down when it counts...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-04-17 04:47:18
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In true rugged device fashion, the Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1 isn't exactly a winner in the looks department, with a rather chunky plastic and rubber chassis. It provides a splash-proof cover - measuring in at 270 x 188 x 19mm - making Surface RT look super...

Good performance, Very sturdy, Good connectivity, Windows 8 Pro...

Ugly design, Fairly hefty...

The standard battery life makes this only just capable of lasting a working day, but the sturdy build and snappy insides mean the ToughPad is a hardwearing and hardworking option. Now why not read Windows 8 vs Windows RT: what's the difference?...
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We've seen plenty of Panasonic Toughbook laptops over the years, but this is the first time PC Pro has encountered one of its hard-knock tablets. The fully ruggedised Toughpad FZ-G1 is as robust as they come: it's rated to survive falls of more than a met...

The price is high, but the rugged build and thoughtful design make this the ultimate tough tablet...
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The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 is a powerful tablet computer that runs Windows 8 Pro and is designed to withstand shock and environmental damage that would destroy a standard tablet. Contractors such as builders, plumbers and gardeners are an immediate a...

This powerful and hardy Windows 8 tablet is perfect for those working in harsh environments...
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Vid In the UK, Panasonic is not known as a high-street PC player - but the company's Tough range of products makes quite an impression in the world of business. Out in the field you'll spot them in the hands of BT engineers and the like where the manufac...

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 is very much part of a complete field use ecosystem with specialist accessories including a vehicle dock from Gamber and Johnson that features an array of breakout ports. Indeed, given the Toughpad's robust credentials, you r...
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If you're as clumsy as I am, you'll want to take a look at Panasonic's Toughpad tablet line. It's a very portable tablet that's made to take a beating.Panasonic calls describes this with adjectives like “thinnest” and “lightest.” Which doesn't make much s...
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The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 is an interesting beast. It is simultaneously a remarkable and impressive feat of engineering; as well as being a source of frustrations that can become irksome to say the least.It is a sturdy tablet that houses a fully-functi...

Not ever having served in the military, or as an emergency-response professional, it's difficult to say just how useful the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 would be. Bending my imagination a little I would say it could be a remarkable addition to these circumsta...
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Update: Contact information has been amended. Pricing varies based on configuration.The Toughbook and Toughpad line have always been about powerful computing in a resilient shell, enabling powerful computing in the harshest of environments. The Toughpad F...
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If you expect me to give it such a test you are mistaken, however I did take it out and about and while the temperature was below freezing but it was not nearly as low as those for the one below the balloon.I did use it in drizzle without problem. However...
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