Tag archive: rugged notebooks

Panasonic has taken the wraps off its new Toughbook 53, the latest edition to its semi-rugged line of notebook computers. Although the durability built into these systems is perhaps more than most consumers need, anyone who has to take a notebook out into the real world for field work—whether that's audio or video production, contracting, construction, emergency response, or any number of other activities—knows there's… Read More

Folks who work out in the real world know that consumers notebook computers might look cool, but they sure don't stand up to a much—or any—punishment. Look at them funny and the battery much call out or bugs set up a nest in a port. So, folks who do field work—or just live adventurous lives—rely on ruggedized systems, and Getac has a new one to consider in the form of the Getac S400 semi-rugged notebook. Folding up… Read More

Ruggedized PC maker Getac wants to make sure its customers can jump on the Windows 7 bandwagon from day one, and to that end has announced that its complete line of ruggedized notebook and tablet PCs are all compatible with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, and will begin shipping with Windows 7 on October 22, the same day the OS becomes available to consumers. Moreover, Windows 7′s multi-touch and gesture capability will… Read More