CES 2014: Panasonic Announces
High-Performance 20-Inch Toughpad 4K Tablet
Performance Model of
World’s First* 20-Inch 4K Tablet Powered by Intel® Core™
i7 vPro™ Processor, NVIDIA® Quadro® GPU to
Serve as Mobile CAD, Video Workstation
January
6, 2014 (Las Vegas, NV) – Panasonic, an industry leader in reliable and
innovative mobile computers since 1996, today at the 2014 International CES
announced the U.S. availability of the Toughpad™ 4K UT-MA6 tablet,
the performance model of the world’s first* 20-inch tablet with a 4K resolution
display. Featuring an Intel® Core™ i7-3687U vPro™
processor with an NVIDIA® Quadro® K1000M GPU, and an
advanced beyond Ultra HD 4K display providing a lifelike viewing experience
unlike any tablet on the market, the Toughpad 4K performance model is built to
serve as an ideal mobile workstation for professionals in visual-intensive
fields such as computer-aided design (CAD) and video editing.
The
Toughpad 4K performance model further expands Panasonic’s Toughpad line to
create the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-focused tablets.
It expands the capabilities of the groundbreaking Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 tablet
announced in 2013, a business-rugged tablet with a brilliant 230 pixel-per-inch
display that goes beyond Ultra HD resolution. Optimized for the Windows 8.1 Pro
operating system and built on the Intel® vPro™ platform,
the Toughpad 4K tablet bridges the gap between the needs of IT professionals
and workers by including unique hardware and OS-based enhanced security
features, remote manageability and capabilities designed to increase end user
productivity and data protection.
“Professionals
in visual-intensive fields such as CAD and non-linear editing have
traditionally been stuck working behind a desk away from where decisions are
being made, due to a lack of mobile technology on the market with the large,
high-quality displays and high-performance processors these users require,”
said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic System Communications
Company of North America. “As a lightweight 20-inch tablet PC with beyond Ultra
HD resolution and high-performance processing power, the Toughpad 4K
performance model enables these workers to get things done in the field that
previously were only practical at a desktop workstation, greatly expanding
productivity, creativity and efficiency in a number of areas.”
Toughpad
4K UT-MA6: Key Features
- High-Power
CPU: Intel® Core™
i7-3687U vPro™ processor (4MB cache, up to 3.3 GHz) with Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology
- Advanced
Graphics Performance: NVIDIA®
Quadro® K1000M GPU (2GB VRAM)
- 4K Visual
Experience: 20-inch IPS Alpha LCD screen
with 3840x2560 pixel display featuring 230 pixels per inch and 15:10
aspect ratio
- Operating
System: Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows 7
Professional downgrade
- Storage
& Memory: 256GB SSD,16 GB RAM, 2GB VRAM
- Connectivity
& I/O: Mini DisplayPort™,
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Wi-Fi 802.11
a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v4.0 (Class 1), USB 3.0, SDXC card slot,
smart card reader, docking connector, Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
- Camera: 5 MP rear camera; 1280 x 720 pixel front camera
- Durability:
Business-rugged with resistance
to 12-inch drops to 26 angles (non-operating) and 30-inch drop to its back
(operating)
- Battery: 2.5 hours per MobileMark® 2007 testing (60
cd/m2)
- Lightweight
Portability: 5.6 lbs., 0.49 inch thick
Like the
standard model, the Toughpad 4K performance model offers an optional Panasonic
Electronic Touch Pen, a unique new device offering pixel-level precision and a
distinctly pen-and-paper-like feel for freehand sketching, annotation or
handwriting. The pen uses infrared signals to distinctly read each pixel on the
screen and communicates with the tablet via Bluetooth®. For natural
and highly accurate drawing or handwriting, the pen can be held from various
angles and can interpret more than 2,000 levels of pressure. The Toughpad 4K
also offers 10-point multi-touch input.
Combined
with accessories such as the optional Panasonic desktop cradle and carrying
case solution, the device can be used as both a desktop PC and tablet. The
cradle easily converts into a tilted stand to allow the tablet to be used in
drafting table mode, and offers USB 3.0 x3, Ethernet and HDMI-output
connectivity. A VESA-compatible mounting adapter plate is also available.
Pricing
and Availability
The Toughpad 4K performance
model, powered by a third-generation Intel® Core™ i7 vPro™
processor and NVIDIA® Quadro® GPU, will be available in Spring 2014
at a list price of $6,999. The previously announced Toughpad 4K standard
edition, featuring an Intel® Core™ i5-3437U vPro™
processor with an NVIDIA® GeForce® 745M GPU, will be
available in February 2014 at a list price of $5,999.
All
Toughpad tablets can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers. All
products in the Toughpad family come standard with the industry's most
comprehensive 3-year warranty.
International
CES 2014
The
Toughpad 4K performance model will be showcased as part of Panasonic’s full
line of solutions for business at International CES 2014, Central Hall Booth
#9806, this week in Las Vegas. Panasonic today at International CES also
announced the Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet, a thin and lightweight fully-rugged
seven-inch tablet with multiple configuration options and desktop-class
performance for highly mobile mission-critical professionals.
