The UT-MB5 is one of the latest additions to the Panasonic Toughpad range, and offers 4K screen resolution delivering images far clearer than standard HD technology, NVIDIA graphics and an optional touch pen.
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The portable business rugged Windows 8.1 Pro tablet is not only new to Panasonic's Toughpad product line, but is also the world's first rugged 4K 20" tablet. Designed for photographers, architects, marketers and sales people, it stands out amongst the Toughpad range with its large screen perfect for displaying big A3 images in great detail. 4K technology offers image quality four times the quality of full HD. It is integrated with NVIDIA GeForce and an Intel processor.
Running on Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro, the operating system is user friendly and as the tablet is business rugged, the UT-MB5 is resistant to 76cm drops to its back whilst operational and comes with a 3 year warranty, WiFi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.
The UT-MB5 combines touchscreen capabilities and a unique Panasonic electronic touch pen asn an option, which offers superb intuitive capabilities providing a paper-like feel for freehand sketching, annotation or handwriting. The ability of the interactive pen to accurately recognise every individual pixel on the screen and interpret 2048 levels of pressure means it can capture your drawings and handwriting accurately, in every detail. No wonder then, Microsoft, Intel and Dassault are Panasonic's partners in developing this device.
For you more technically inclined, some data: Processor is Intel Core i5-3437U vPro 1.9 GHz, graphic is driven by NVIDIA GeForce 745M, display is 4K (3840 X 2560) with resolution 230ppi and 15:10 aspect ratio, and 20" IPS multi touch display is able to recognize up to 10 fingers. The tablet comes with 4 or 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD; it has a built-in USB 3.0 port, SDXC card slot, Headphone Jack and Docking connector, an optional cradle with 1x LAN, 1x HDMI and 3x USB 3.0; and it weights 2.35kg with 12.5mm thickness. Front camera is HD.
The price tag is $6,000, but for a the thinnest 20-inch tablet with those specifications it is obvious that's money well spent. Add to that its business nature and it's clear Panasonic made an excellent device. ■
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