Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by mileswu » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:17 AM UTC

Panasonic Toughbook Tablet
panasonic.com

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by timpattinson » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:37 AM UTC

It looks good, apart from one thing: a 2 hour battery life (see http://tpgweb2.net/panasonic/psci-0897/PSC6102-10_FY13_SS_To...)

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by pslam » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:40 AM UTC

Dimensions/Weight: 18.7”(L) x 13.1”(W) x 0.5”(D), 5.3 lbs.

Weighs more than a MacBook Pro 13 (4.5 lbs). This should be marketed as a body-building tool. In fact, I'm not sure the models in the "Solutions" page are actual users, because they don't have gigantic forearm muscles required to hold a 20" 5.3lbs screen from one corner:

http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughpad/us/windows-4k-tab...

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by nairteashop » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:40 AM UTC

Looks sweet. Per Panasonic's press release, this will be available in January and cost $5,999 (!)

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131107007032/en/Pana...

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by rufugee » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:44 AM UTC

It looks very interesting...if only it were Android.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by darkchasma » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:55 AM UTC

6k for a 4K 20" tablet with a 2 hour battery that weighs over 5 lbs with only an i5 and 2GB vram? This isn't going to be the ultimate Civ 5 machine that I've been hoping for.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by cma » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 2:59 AM UTC

pslam wrote: post #3

Dimensions/Weight: 18.7”(L) x 13.1”(W) x 0.5”(D), 5.3 lbs. Weighs more than a MacBook Pro 13 (4.5 lbs). This should be marketed as a body-building tool. In fact, I'm not sure the models in the "Solutions" page are actual users, because they don't have gigantic forearm muscles required to hold a 20" 5.3lbs screen from one corner: http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughpad/us/windows-4k-tab...

Lighter than many textbooks

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by shurcooL » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 3:01 AM UTC

timpattinson wrote: post #2

It looks good, apart from one thing: a 2 hour battery life (see http://tpgweb2.net/panasonic/psci-0897/PSC6102-10_FY13_SS_To... )

I think it's meant to be used more like a desktop. Except it's going to lay flat on your drafting table, offer a touchscreen and high resolution 4K screen.

Having a battery means you can move it around without having to shut it down. You can also take it to meetings and present stuff.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by tzury » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 3:01 AM UTC

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.

Re: Panasonic Toughbook Tablet

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Post by shurcooL » Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 3:02 AM UTC

pslam wrote: post #3

Dimensions/Weight: 18.7”(L) x 13.1”(W) x 0.5”(D), 5.3 lbs. Weighs more than a MacBook Pro 13 (4.5 lbs). This should be marketed as a body-building tool. In fact, I'm not sure the models in the "Solutions" page are actual users, because they don't have gigantic forearm muscles required to hold a 20" 5.3lbs screen from one corner: http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughpad/us/windows-4k-tab...

Also lighter than most desktops with 20" screens.