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Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by will_work4tears » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:05 AM UTC

code_duck wrote: post #13

Fundlab wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I keep wondering why tablet manufacturers are all focused on the smaller form factor when they could be producing all in one screens upwards of 32" to replace clunky desktop units. Such screen sizes wouldn't necessarily need the generosity of a long lasting battery because of their sizes but could pack enough punch for compete with desktop units. Hopefully manufacturers delve into that market more and drive the price…

How exactly would one hold a 32" tablet, or situate it at a desk? Arms grow very tired operating horizontal touch screens, and if the screen is on a table, angled, it's awkward to sit and look at.

Robotic arms.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by shitlord » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:05 AM UTC

tzury wrote: post #9

Don't let the $6K tag price confuse you. ToughPad, as its older brother ToughBook has its own market of army, police and alike which require rugged equipment.

And they still manage to damage those things.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by seiji » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:07 AM UTC

biot wrote: post #16

nathancahill wrote: post #12

"If you see a stylus, they blew it. If you see a task manager... they blew it." -Steve Jobs

"While one could increase the resolution to make up some of the difference, it is meaningless unless your tablet also includes sandpaper, so that the user can sand down their fingers to around one-quarter of their present size." -- Steve Jobs (on 7 inch tablets)

I think you're trying to provide a counter example of His correctness, but an iPad Mini is 7.9 inches => 8 inches, which isn't 7 inches at all.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by Tloewald » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:08 AM UTC

biot wrote: post #16

nathancahill wrote: post #12

"If you see a stylus, they blew it. If you see a task manager... they blew it." -Steve Jobs

"While one could increase the resolution to make up some of the difference, it is meaningless unless your tablet also includes sandpaper, so that the user can sand down their fingers to around one-quarter of their present size." -- Steve Jobs (on 7 inch tablets)

The ipad mini is an 8" tablet. Its touch targets are the same as an iphone's. And Steve Jobs was never averse to changing his mind.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by Tloewald » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:11 AM UTC

KaoruAoiShiho wrote: post #18

eonil wrote: post #15

Really wanna know what GPU is equipped to cover 4K graphics.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M AFAIK better than the GPU in the Retina MBP

The low end mbp has iris hd video, so I imagine any decent GPU could handle a 4k display (the bottleneck is connectors).

The high end mbp has a 750M.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by blhack » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:13 AM UTC

Wow a lot of the people in this thread don't get it.

This isn't for you. This is for doctors, and architects (which is pretty obviously indicated in their marketing material).

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by sk5t » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:13 AM UTC

I have to think this has been designed, built, and priced to sell to the sorts of law enforcement organizations that already have the latest armored personnel carriers, and have just a bit more budget to dump.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by pcurve » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:16 AM UTC

Product so new, they didn't even have time to fix the title tag.

"Best 10 Inch Rugged Android Tablet - Panasonic Toughbook Tablet (Toughpad FZ-A1)"

Jokes aside, the biggest problem is that it falls far short of durability of its sibling Toughpads.

"2.5-foot drop rating (bottom side), 1-foot drop rating (26 drops), Magnesium alloy chassis and GFRP rear case"

Compared that to other Toughpads.

"MIL-STD-810G, 4-foot drop and all-weather IP65 dust and water resistant design"

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by jrs99 » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:19 AM UTC

blhack wrote: post #26

Wow a lot of the people in this thread don't get it. This isn't for you. This is for doctors, and architects (which is pretty obviously indicated in their marketing material).

this IS for me. this is for my board games.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by mileswu » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 4:20 AM UTC

If they can make a 20" 4K display and put it in a tablet, then why can't they just mount it in a desktop display and I'd be interested in buying it (though whether I have the money is a completely different question). I'm sure it would be easier to manufacture if they didn't care about weight/power consumption and there might be a bigger market.