A Comprehensive Review and Specifications on the New Enterprise- Friendly Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2 Rugged Tablet!

The Toughpad FZ-A2 is the ideal rugged tablet solution for field workers, warehouse and distribution, retail, and home healthcare workers required to meet HIPAA standards for enhanced data and privacy protection.

Enterprises have shown immense interest in rugged tablet technology — we know there is a huge reason for this. This correlation directly points to the ease of use that comes with a large touchscreen display and the now ubiquitous wireless networks that allow tablet users to seamlessly communicate and exchange information both locally and across the Web.

As enterprises seek to become more productive, evaluating the ideal mobile computing solution can be a time consuming process. Concerns among enterprise workers using mobile computers consist of a variety of issues but the most common are: lack of operating system and application controls and limited tools for software upgrades, short battery life and the lack of removable batteries – meaning that if the battery fails, the whole device must be repaired or replaced. Enterprises that seek to increase productivity, boost employee moral and invest in a mobile computing solution for their workforce need to consider rugged tablets for their mission-critical business applications.

Keep reading below for a comprehensive review on the enterprise-ready Toughpad FZ-A2 fully rugged Android tablet, a mobile computing solution that will provide ROI, increased productivity and help meet an organizations strategic revenue objectives.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2

The new Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2 is an enterprise-friendly rugged tablet providing superior features and reliability miles ahead of consumer tablets. The Toughpad FZ-A2 comes with the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and Android for Work’s enterprise security built-in. The Toughpad FZ-A2 is the ideal rugged tablet solution for field workers, warehouse and distribution, retail, and home healthcare workers required to meet HIPAA standards for enhanced data and privacy protection.

The Toughpad FZ-A2 fully rugged tablet is purpose-built with a 10.1-inch, 800nit, 10-point capacitive touchscreen display, the Toughpad FZ-A2’s bright imagery will suit anything from indoor warehouse or hospital use, to mobile workers required to work in direct sunlight. The fully rugged Toughpad FZ-A2 is powered by an Intel x5-Z8550 processor running at 1.44GHz for fast and superior performance. Weighing in just under two pounds, the Toughpad FZ-A2 rugged tablet is light weight for easy portability in the field making it an ideal mobile solution for workers in demanding environments.

Select one of three custom integrated configurations each equipped with optional features, including an integrated barcode reader for retail kiosk or warehouse and distribution applications, a Smart Card Reader for enhanced security, and an additional USB port for increased peripheral device connections. The Toughpad FZ-A2 promises a long battery life of up to 9 hours with a hot-swappable battery option for long days in the field.

The optional forklift or vehicle mount and desktop cradle accessories, combined with the tablet’s thin, portable ability, provide the flexibility for mobile workers to use the tablet as a handheld or mount the device for delivery and route driving. The Toughpad FZ-A2 rugged tablet provides greater expandability with Panasonic’s industry leading reliable connectivity for mobile workers who need dependable and quick access to data or the ability to process documents in the field.

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Check Out the Newly Redesigned Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 — Improved Performance, Communication, and Long Battery Life!

The enhanced Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 rugged tablet features a more powerful Skylake processor, longer battery life, and ships standard with Microsoft Windows 10 Pro platform for improved communications, providing and even more powerful tool for mobile professionals in public sector, utilities, food services, enterprise, and field service environments. 
The newly updated Toughpad FZ-G1 features integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU for improved graphics performance with the ability to document photos in the field with superior clarity, and support graphic intensive applications. What about the improved battery life for workers in the field? The Toughpad FZ-G1 rugged tablet has almost doubled the standard battery operating life, now capable of operating 14 hours, with the optional long life battery pack delivering 28 hours of working activity. 

Another new update on the Toughpad FZ-G1 is the improved connectivity, the FZ-G1 has WiFi, Ethernet, twin USB ports, legacy serial port, Bluetooth 4.1, and an optional LTE mobile broadband module. Users can take advantage of Microsoft’s touch-enabled operating system with the capacitive 10-finger multi-touch display, and waterproof digitizer pen. To learn more and order the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 visit here… 

More Than Meets The Eye: Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1, Toughpad FZ-G1, and Toughpad FZ-B2!

ToughPad FZ-M1

The Toughpad FZ-M1        The 7-inch, Rugged, Windows workhorse you can drop in your pocket and go!

The Toughpad FZ-M1 runs the Window 8.1 operating system and is an ideal rugged productivity tool for mobile workers. The Panasonic FZ-M1 powered by an Intel Celeron 1.58GHz processor, 4GB RAM, and a 64GB solid state drive. The option performance rugged FZ-M1 models are powered by an Intel Core i5 1.6GHZ vPro processor, 8GB RAM, and a 128 GB solid state drive for incredible speed and performance. The rugged FZ-M1 offers a complete range of embedded wireless options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 4G LTE multi carrier mobile broadband with satellite GPS that assists FZ-M1 users to stay connected while in the field. This Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 features a brilliant 7″ WXGA daylight-viewable screen. The FZ-M1’s 10-point capacitive multi-tough display supports glove touch and gestures, 720p webcam with mic and a 5MP rear camera. This Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 is compact, and tough enough to survive harsh weather conditions, including rain, dust, humidity and explosive atmosphere! The fully rugged Toughpad FZ-M1 is a versatile little device that’s built to survive the worst, all while being small enough to slip into a coat pocket and go! Learn more about the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1…

 

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1    

Fully Rugged 10″ Windows Tablet to Power Your Toughest Applications 

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 is a working machine, this rugged FZ-G1 is designed to go where frailer tablets wouldn’t dare. The fully rugged FZ-G1 pairs a field-tested, fully-rugged chassis with the latest, fourth-generation Intel Core i5 vPro processor and host of features, like glove-sensitive touch screen; a 20 hour, hot- swappable battery; integrated RFID; and much more. 

Toughpad FZ-G1

The fully-rugged Toughpad FZ-G1 runs the Windows 8.1 Pro operating system and offers a flexible user experience while providing critical port connectivity. This Toughpad FZ-G1 will boot up in a tidy six seconds, is packed with a removable 4400mAh battery, which will last the rugged FZ-G1 up to eight hours of usage. The Panasonic FZ-G1 has a 10.1in display and a cut above the average with 1920 x 1200 resolution, the rugged FZ-G1’s display is readable in even the brightest of conditions. The standard FZ-G1 standard model comes with HDMI, single USB 3 port, 3.55mm headset output and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing webcam. The ruggedized FZ-G1 is certified water and dust resistant and can survive being dropped from a height of up to 1.2m. The sturdy armor of the Toughpad FZ-G1 makes it the perfect rugged tablet for heavy-duty outside use, it will earn its keep on building sites and other environments that would be too harsh for a conventional tablet.   
Learn more about the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1…

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-B2

7-inch Android Tablet with durability, power and a wide range of configurability options

Toughpad FZ-B2

The Toughpad FZ-B2 rugged 7-inch tablet runs the Android 4.4 operating system and is powered by a Quad-core Intel Celeron processor. The rugged FZ-B2 has a bright 5-point multi-touch, daylight-viewable screen. This FZ- B2 tablet is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and optional 4G LTE mobile broadband with satellite GPS keeping field-based workforces connected. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-B2 offers enterprise-grade features including a quick charging, user-replaceable full-shift battery. The FZ-B2 is fully-rugged with a sealed design which makes it the perfect work companion for all bussiness professionals working in extreme and rugged conditions. The thin and lightweight Toughpad FZ-B2 is built for long-lasting durability with world-class tough performance, connectivity, long battery life and advanced technology.    
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Spotlight on the Panasonic Toughpad 4K Tablet!

Beyond 4K resolution!


The Panasonic Toughpad® 4K Tablet is the highest resolution display ever sold commercially with nearly 10 million pixels — all in a portable, lightweight 20-inch tablet! The Toughpad 4K offers a brilliant 3840×2560 pixel display that goes beyond Ultra HD resolution. The Panasonic Toughpad 4K also comes equipped with Windows 8.1 Pro and an Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 vPro™ processor. Add to that an unprecedented level of precision: The optical natural hand writing pen option offers 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity and accuracy to the pixel level. 


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Learn More About the Family of Panasonic Toughpads Tablets at Group Mobile!

Learn more about the family of Panasonic Toughpad tablet computers available at Group Mobile — the Toughpad FZ-M1, Toughpad FZ-G1, Toughpad FZ-A1, Toughpad FZ-B1, and Toughpad 4K. Discover the best Toughpad to meet your rugged computing needs! 

Toughpad FZ-M1
The world’s thinnest and lightest 7-Inch Windows tablet

The 7-inch rugged Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet runs the Windows® 8 Pro operating system and offers a wide range of configuration options for a flexible user experience. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE keep users connected while on the go. With a long-life, user-replaceable battery and sunlight-readable, high-sensitivity multi-touch screen for use with heavy gloves, the Toughpad FZ-M1 is the perfect compact rugged tablet for today’s mobile workforce. Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet…


Toughpad FZ-G1
Fully rugged 10″ Windows tablet 

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet runs the Windows® 8 Pro operating system and offers a flexible user experience while providing critical port connectivity and feature-rich options in a compact size. The FZ-G1 has a 10.1″ daylight-readable 10-point multi-touch+ digitizer display for working in any lighting condition. It is powered by an Intel® Core™ i5 1.9GHz vPro processor, 4GB RAM, and a 128GB solid state drive for incredible speed and performance. Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet…
Toughpad FZ-A1  
Fully rugged 10″ Android tablet

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A1 rugged Android tablet has a brilliant 10″ 2-point multi-touch, daylight-viewable screen. It is powered by a Marvell® 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor, 1GB SDRAM, and a 16GB flash storage. It offers a complete range of embedded wireless options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS, and optional 4G LTE or 3G mobile broadband to help users stay connected. Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-A1 tablet…
Toughpad JT-B1     
Fully rugged 7″ Android tablet       

The Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 Android tablet is perfect for one-handed use, fits in a coat or cargo pocket, and is the lightest of any Panasonic mobile computers weighing only 1.2 lbs. It has a bright 7″ 4-point multi-touch, daylight-viewable screen. It is powered by a TI OMAP4460 1.5GHz Dual-Core processor, 1GB SDRAM, and a 16GB flash storage. Dedicated GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, NFC, and optional integrated 4G LTE mobile broadband keep users connected. Learn more about the Toughpad JT-B1 tablet…
Toughpad 4K
The World’s only 4K Tablet! 

The rugged Panasonic Toughpad 4k tablet runs the Windows® 8.1 Pro and is the highest resolution display ever sold commercially with nearly 10 million pixels – all in a portable, lightweight 20″ tablet! It is designed for professionals in fields where visual clarity and collaboration are essential to productivity, such as video production, architecture, design, photography, and healthcare. With its crystal-clear, immersive display, the Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 tablet also can be utilized in settings such as museums, training centers, sales showrooms, and galleries. Learn more about the Toughpad 4K tablet…

New Rugged Tablets at Group Mobile!

Introducing newest rugged tablet computers at Group Mobile — the Getac T800, Motion R12, and Panasonic Toughpad M1! These new rugged tablets deliver outstanding performance in compact and durable designs!

Getac T800 Rugged TabletNew Getac T800

Fully rugged with outstanding performance!

Coming soon!

The Getac T800 is a fully rugged tablet with a brilliant 8.1 inch display. The T800’s compact design is less than 1 inch thick and less than 9 x 6 inches in size. At just over 2 pounds, this fully rugged tablet is designed to easily fit ergonomically in just one hand. The Getac T800 is powered by an Intel Quad-core Intel N3520 2.16GHz processor, 4GB RAM, and a 64GB solid state drive. The rugged Getac T800 has built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and optional 4G LTE mobile broadband to keep workers connected. The webcam and 5MP auto-focus camera can capture images or video on the go. Learn more about the Getac T800 fully rugged tablet computer…
Motion R12 TabletMotion R12 
Engineered with mobile workflows in mind!

The rugged Motion R12 is a sleek and lightweight rugged tablet with innovative accessories made for incomparable efficiency and unbeatable productivity in public safety, construction, and field service. Equipped with up to the Intel® Core™ i7 vPro™ processor and optimized for mobility, the rugged 12.5″ R12 is also ideal for a desktop replacement. The Motion R12 rugged tablet features Intel™ Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 4.0, integrated fingerprint reader, rear-facing and front-facing cameras, and dual hot-swappable batteries. Integrated options for the R12 include GPS, 4G LTE mobile broadband, and enhanced memory and system storage options. Learn more about the Motion R12 rugged tablet computer…

Toughpad FZ-M1Toughpad™ FZ-M1  
The world’s thinnest and lightest 7-inch tablet!

The 7-inch rugged Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet is built to enable mission-critical mobile worker productivity where exposure to extreme environments is a continuous challenge and the result of a failure is significant. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet offers a wide range of configuration options for a flexible user experience. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE keep users connected while on the go. With a long-life, user-replaceable battery and sunlight-readable, high-sensitivity multi-touch screen for use with heavy gloves, the rugged Toughpad FZ-M1 is the perfect compact rugged tablet for today’s mobile workforce. Learn more about the Toughpad FZ-M1 rugged tablet computer…

To learn more about the rugged tablet computers Group Mobile offers, visit  http://www.groupmobile.com/dept.asp/dept_id=183/All+Tablets.html, or call 1-866-784-4338.


Shopping for a Tablet? We have a Rugged Tablet for You!

Group Mobile carries all the leading brands of rugged tablets such as Panasonic Toughpad, Motion Computing, Xplore Technologies, Getac Inc., Trimble, and more. To learn more, visit http://www.groupmobile.com/dept.asp/dept_id=183/All+Tablets.html, or call 866-RUGGED8.

A few of our most popular fully rugged tablet models are featured below. 
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1
New Windows tablet  

The 10″ Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 Windows® 8 Pro tablet is ideal for highly mobile field workers, where exposure to extreme environments is a continuous challenge and the result of a failure is significant. It can withstand a 4ft. drop and has a dust and water-resistant design. The Toughpad FZ-G1 offers a flexible user experience while providing critical port connectivity and feature-rich options in a compact size. It offers a 10.1″ daylight-readable 10-point multi-touch+ digitizer display for working in any lighting condition. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional 4G LTE or 3G Gobi™ keep users connected while on the go. Learn More about the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1… 

Getac Z710
3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

The Android-powered Getac Z710 is compact and powerful. It is designed with field and customer service applications in mind. It features a 7.0″ sunlight-readable display with Gorilla® Glass technology with LumiBond™ for great viewability in any lighting condition. The Z710 meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards for durability and protection against dirt, dust, water, motion, vibration, temperature and other factors that would quickly damage a commercial-grade tablet. It has built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional 3G. Front and rear-facing cameras can capture images or video. Its GPS chipset provides fast location and accuracy down to 2.5 meters. Combined with an E-compass and 3-axis accelerometer, the Z710 is the perfect device for anyone using GPS data in the field. The Z710 also has a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! Learn More about the Getac Z710…

Xplore RangerX  
Loaded with integrated features
The RangerX is Xplore’s most lightweight tablet ever, witha bright outdoor viewable display and an all-day battery life. It runs the Android operating system on a dualcore processor, and has the most storage space in its class. The RangerX is MIL-STD-810G certified with an IP65 rating, to protect critical data under the most demanding conditions. It also comes with a suite of integrated features, including front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an RFID/NFC reader, optional 4G LTE, and an optional CAC reader. The RangerX is perfect for Telco/Cable workers, with an HDMI-In and RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, making it ideal for on-site diagnostics, and limiting the amount of equipment required. Learn More about the Xplore RangerX…

Trimble Yuma 2
Enhanced 1-2 meter GPS
The outdooor rugged Yuma 2 from Trimble is designed for ease of use and high performance mobility with everything users expect from a tablet computer – along with the confidence that it will perform flawlessly, no matter where the workplace may be. The Yuma 2 offers the best sunlight readable display on the market and is available with a 1-2 meter real-time Enhanced GPS. The Yuma 2 is built rugged from the inside out, with IP65 protection from dust and water, and with military-grade MIL-STD-810G certification for temperature, altitude, humidity extremes, vibration and shock. Learn More about the Trimble Yuma 2…

Next-Generation Rugged Tablets from Panasonic

The Panasonic Toughpad™ FZ-A1 and JT-B1 are fully-rugged, Android™-powered tablets, and the FZ-G1 is a fully-rugged Windows 8 Pro tablet that is designed for enterprise and government. The Toughpad is not only durable and secure but is perfect for mobile workers, combining highly secured data and device management with the seamless connectivity and enterprise-grade technology businesses and government agencies require.

The Toughpad family provides an effective and very secure mobile computing solution for a wide range of industries. The Toughpad is able to access vital and classified information in the field, whether on an offshore oil rig or the 10th floor of a large urban hospital.  The Toughpad gives mobile workers the integrated features and options required to find exactly what they need. Learn more about the Toughpad family of rugged tablets…

New Rugged Computers from Panasonic

Toughpad A1

Fully Rugged Android Tablet 

The new Panasonic Toughpad A1 Android tablet is ideal for highly mobile outdoor workers in markets like aviation, construction, field sales and the public sector, where exposure to extreme environments is a constant challenge and the consequence of a failure is significant.  


The Toughpad A1 has a brilliant 10″ multi-touch, daylight-viewable screen. A stylus and active digitizer, enable flexible data entry in the field, as well as signature capture and handwriting recognition. Other features include integrated front and rear cameras, a serviceable battery, multiple options for peripheral connectivity, and battery life that can accommodate a full day of work. Learn more about the Toughpad A1.

Toughbook C2  

The Toughbook C2 supplies an impressive 11 hours of standard battery life and weighs only 3.6lbs. It has a 12.5″ multi-touch display and features an array of industry-leading advancements, such as a durable triple-hinge design, as well as a unique bridge battery enabling hot-swappable battery replacement without interruption. The extremely bright and sharp display has almost 180 viewing angles. 
The C2’s semi-rugged design offers protection against up to 30″ drops and is spill-resistant. The ergonomic strap is great for extended use and holding the notebook in any orientation. Integrated options, such as a barcode reader, SmartCard reader, bottom camera, and serial port, make the Toughbook C2 perfect for a wide range of applications and environments. Learn more about the Toughbook C2.
Toughbook SX2    
The thin, 3.15 lb. Toughbook SX2 was designed for the mobile professional and has advanced features such as 14.5 hours of battery life, a turbo-enhanced processor, and a lightweight, drop-resistant magnesium alloy design. The Toughbook SX2 is engineered to meet the standards of quality customers have come to expect from Toughbook mobile computers are known, while providing maximum portability for highly valued executives and professionals. The SX2 business-rugged notebook lets you accomplish more while at your desk or on the go.  Learn more about the Toughbook SX2.