Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 Pro Reviews

The Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 is as sturdy as the Japanese announced. It proved to be very resistant in our test and can endure a lot. The display is even brighter then the manufacturer's information making it perfectly suitable for outdoor use. Unfortunately the touchscreen does not perform well. It responds too slowly and its gliding traits are poor. In addition, we would have appreciated if the device would optionally allow input with gloves. Another point of critique is the modest GPS receiver. As the test model is primarily designed for outdoor use, it should perform better here. However, the device shines with several useful security features. As a result is it fully suitable for business use. The Toughpad JT-B1 is a real workhorse. It is designed for industry use and not a multimedia tablet for use in the bath like the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. It might not be worth just under 900 Euro for private use, but it could be an interesting alternative for outdoor junkies and those engaged in the industry.

A rock-solid and well-specified tough tablet, but the high price means it's a luxury most businesses will find hard to justify