In today’s world where travel and connectivity are walk hand-in-hand, having a laptop that is both durable and effective can be the difference between success and failure. While there are many rugged and semi-rugged notebooks on the market, price can be an issue to consider.
We recently took a look at Panasonic Toughbooks. We found the best prices for them at Rugged Laptops starting at $1,698. Not much more than a regular, “fragile” laptop, we took a peak at the specs:
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LCD Size: |
15.4? TFT WXGA (1280×800) |
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Processor Speed: |
2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
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RAM: |
1GB DDRII |
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Hard Drive Size: |
160GB, 5400RPM |
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Wireless: |
Intel Pro Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n |
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Media Drive: |
Super Multi CDRW+/DVDRW+ |
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Battery: |
Li-Ion Smart w/AC Adapter |
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Operating System: |
XP Professional |
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Warranty |
3 Years, 1 on Batteries |
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Not bad when you consider that comparably priced regular laptops aren’t much more powerful.
The primary advantage of a rugged notebook is, well, they’re rugged. Take a peak at this video and you will see that travellers, business people, and students have a need for something so strong. They probably just don’t know how inexpensive they can be.
