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Rugged mobile computers

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salysa

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Nov 25, 2008
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I am interested in experiences relating to the field use of rugged computers vs. traditional commercial laptops. Are they worth the extra money?
 
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I work in mining iron ore for a large maintenance dept. in the field I have not experienced anything better than an "toughbook" oil and shock resistant and have a very good screen. check it out
 
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Our field guys use Toughbooks. I doubt that the even more expensive hardened units out there are worth it. the TBs that we have lost were driven over or dropped 100s of feet.

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