Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G2

Not technically indestructible, but not far from it ; A variety of expansion modules and vehicle docks available ; Great battery life

Expensive and heavy ; Screen is squinty-small for its high resolution ; Balky touchpad

Panasonic's Toughbook G2 detachable survives drops and splashes, and its expansion modules are a boon for field and factory workers, as well as first responders.

Fully rugged design ; Multiple modules and accessories available ; Mobile broadband (4G or 5G) options ; All-day battery life

Expensive, especially as modules and accessories are added ; 10.1-inch screen can be hard to work with

Panasonic's Toughbook G2 is a fully rugged 10.1-inch tablet that can be turned into a compact 2-in-1 with the addition of a keyboard dock. The tablet itself has two expansion bays (three if you go for the Quick Release SSD version) that can accept a...

3 modular bays including removable SSD ; Optional 4G LTE (dual SIM) ; Excellent display ; Loud speakers ; Good performance, excellent battery life

Trackpad is terrible

Bottom line: Panasonic's G2 is the perfect rugged tablet PC with an optional keyboard that is also completely adaptable to whatever job it is tasked with, thanks to its tri-modular design.

FirstNet Ready ; Modular design ; Customizable buttons ; Backlit keyboard and desktop dock available ; Compatible with G1 and Toughbook 20 accessories

Heavy ; Poor trackpad

The Panasonic Toughbook G2 provides the power of a rugged laptop with the versatility and portability of a rugged tablet. While the optional keyboard dock expands the tablet’s functionality, the real star of the show is the device’s modular design and...