[plug] OT: mil spec laptop, nothing to do with linux but interesting anyway

[Paul Antoine]

A friend of mine represents Toughbooks in Perth... his demos are fun and 
involve much throwing of laptops to the horror of onlookers :-)

Contact me off list if you'd like his details.

P.

Steve Baker wrote:
> 
> Panasonic Toughbook comes immediately to mind, they are (apparently) the 
> best in this area.  There is also the iTronix GoBook, now owned by 
> General Dynamics.  There are others, google for 'ruggedized notebook' 
> (yes, with a zee).
> 
> http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/laptop-computers.asp
> http://www.gd-itronix.com/
> 
> Whatever brand you go for, be aware that these are not cheap.
> 
> Regards,
> Steve
> 
> 
> Peter Sutter wrote:
>> Enlighted ones,
>>
>>  It appears everything is fitted with a computer of some sort 
>> nowadays. Trucks, Frontend Loaders, Cars, Boats etc, all appears to be 
>> computerised and needs to be re-programmed from time to time, because 
>> it looses its marbles or goes otherwise dead.
>>
>> I am after a laptop, preferably in a metal case, that can withstand 
>> outdoor conditions like use in a thunderstorm, blizzard, desert, boat, 
>> can be knocked around, doesn't mind to be dropped, drenched or 
>> otherwise misused and abused, can run of its own batteries or if need 
>> be from 12V DC or 24V DC or 48V DC on-board power and lasts for a 
>> lifetime, runs 'arrrgh' windows XP. Its primary use is to connect to 
>> vehicle's 'diagnosis computer'  and exchange communications with these 
>> 'onboard' devices under 'all-weather' conditions. It is to be done by 
>> mechanics who understand very little of computing, but have the 
>> training to use the software. For them it;s going to be just another 
>> tool like a spanner or a hammer, that can be thrown into their toolbox 
>> and be left exposed to the elements.
>>
>> What model/make/brand do you suggest or have in mind?
>> Thanks
>>
>> Peter
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