Panasonic has revealed a pair of refreshed rugged Windows 10 tablets with faster processors and an impressively diverse range of configuration options for those who need a slate that can survive in more extreme working environments.The tablets in question are the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 and FZ-M1.
Theyve had new processors introduced in the form of the Intel Core i5-7300 vPro and Core i5-7Y57 vPro respectively, and the base model of both comes with 8GB of system RAM and a 256GB SSD.
Also, both run Windows 10 Pro.Looking more closely at the FZ-G1 first, aside from the refreshed CPU as mentioned, this 10.1-inch tablet now has an infrared sensor for better security via Windows Hello facial recognition for biometric logins.The front camera is a 2-megapixel affair, while the rear camera is an 8-megapixel model, the latter of which now has an LED flash.On the connectivity front, Panasonic has introduced a dual pass-through antenna (of the external variety) which allows workers in the field to access 4G LTE and GPS simultaneously.And when it comes to Point of Sale usage, a payment sleeve provides integration with the Verifone e355 in order to accept NFC, EMV and MSR payments.The FZ-G1 tablet can also be equipped with a thermal camera as an optional extra, and storage can optionally be pushed up to 1TB (as mentioned, the base SSD is 256GB).Bridge batterySo what about the FZ-M1 The new model of this 7-inch tablet incorporates a capacitive touchscreen (16:10 aspect ratio) for use with a stylus, and a bridge battery that means you can hot-swap power packs with no need to turn off the device.The slate also comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera, and Panasonic offers a diverse selection of accessories, including carrying cases and hand straps, plus desktop docking stations for when you get back to the office.There are actually six different flavors of the FZ-M1 targeted at various industry sectors, including a model with an Intel RealSense camera which could be used for architectural design, for example and one with a thermal imaging camera (FLIR Lepton 3).Theres also a real-time kinematic model that can give your location within 10-50cm of accuracy, for those involved in building work and road construction who need that precise level of measurement.
Another spin on the tablet boasts a passport reader, and theres a more sleekly designed, aesthetically pleasing model for use in retail stores.Panasonic provides a three-year warranty and these tablets are available now from authorized resellers, with the FZ-G1 starting at $2,799 (around 2,150, AU$3,800) and the FZ-M1 starting at $2,749 (around 2,110, AU$3,730).cZejVtkomBoBtvGoPAcGDW.jpg#