Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G2

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...

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.