[OPLINTECH] Rugged Laptops

[Steve Owley]

If you mean just tough laptops, I would recommend something from Lenovo's line.  We have had good luck with them so far and the build quality is pretty good.  Even better might be a Win8 tablet with a keyboard.  Those have solid state drives and the keyboards are detachable and so replaceable.

If you mean ruggedized, "milspec" laptops and tablets, then you might look at the very expensive Panasonic Toughbook line.  http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/laptop-computers.asp
 
Steve

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From: oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Lucretia Wiley
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 9:37 AM
To: 'oplintech at oplin.org'
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Rugged Laptops

 

I'm in the process of getting ready to order some rugged laptops for my library's

Bookmobile and our Homebound staff and was wondering if anyone could recommend

A brand that is very sturdy and the vendor you purchased them from.

 

These laptops need to withstand the elements and constant movement.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

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Lucretia Wiley

Computer Systems Technician

Warren Trumbull County Public Library

444 Mahoning Avenue

Warren, OH 44483

(330)399-8807 ext. 141