Ruggedized Notebooks
‘It’s safe to say that the hot-pink laptop Reese Witherspoon used in the movie Legally Blonde 2 would not qualify as a “ruggedized” notebook.
Ruggedized notebooks and Tablet PCs are the John Waynes of portable computing. They’re macho–ready for action anywhere, anytime, in any condition. Drop them, spill liquid on them, expose them to harsh weather conditions; these machines can take it.
While ruggedized portables are designed with specialty markets in mind (such as law enforcement), anyone who travels frequently with a notebook may want consider one when buying a new computer. Let’s take a closer look and see if a ruggedized portable makes sense for you.
What Makes a Portable Computer Rugged?
A portable computer especially designed for use in or on a vehicle, in the field, in a factory or warehouse, outdoors, or even in armed conflict, is said to be ruggedized or semi-ruggedized.’
Read more at PCWorld.com - Mobile Computing: Ruggedized Notebooks
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