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Rugged Laptops: The Best Thing for Tough Nerds

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:

LCD Size:

15.4″ TFT WXGA (1280×800)

Processor Speed:

2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

RAM:

1GB DDRII

Hard Drive Size:

160GB, 5400RPM

Wireless:

Intel Pro Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n

Media Drive:

Super Multi CDRW+/DVDRW+

Battery:

Li-Ion Smart w/AC Adapter

Operating System:

XP Professional

Warranty

3 Years, 1 on Batteries

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.

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