Ruggedized Laptops, Ruggedized Notebooks

Reliability of Durable Laptops

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:47:00 +0000

Modern rugged notebook computers and durable laptops will provide many professionals from various walks of life the reliability to work in almost any location these days. It does not even matter if you will be working out-of-doors. These durable portable computers are designed to be weather proof and dust and water resistant.

You are able to rely on decades of engineering and the continual improvements made to these mobile computers that make them stand out over traditional laptop models. The extra protection afforded by durable computers is desirable in numerous job and field applications.

Always consider first a durable laptop that has the features you want and need, plus a few extras that might make your work or travel more efficient and enjoyable. This could include extra batteries and special offerings like a sunlight-readable transflective display.

Computers and Public Safety| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:29:00 +0000

Mobile computing plays a large part in the area of Public Safety.

Computers and Public Safety| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Emergency services are dependent on reliable information, communication, and navigation provided by rugged portable computing devices.

Choose a Notebook Over a Computer Desktop

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:08:00 +0000

Today, computer notebooks offer many advantages over desktops. Here are just a few reasons you should take a second look at portable notebooks.

Many people are so used to working on a computer desktop that when it comes time to purchase a new computer they forget consider other options. Today, computer notebooks - which were once called laptops - offer a number of advantages over a computer desktop. Here are just five reasons why you should take a second look at notebooks.

1. Mobility

You might be used to pulling up a chair to your computer, but it makes much more sense to pull your computer up to your chair. Laptops can certainly be used at your desk, but you also have the option of bringing them to the spot where you're most comfortable. Maybe you'd like to surf the Web in the evening out in the living room or catch up on your favorite blogs before bedtime. Notebooks with wireless connectivity can travel with you throughout your home, so you can check your email or do your Internet shopping anywhere.

Of course, notebooks also make sense for those who are on the go. Students can take laptops to class and to the library, while businesspeople can take them along while traveling. With WiFi so widely available, it even makes sense to have a notebook while on vacation. With the right notebook, it's easy to take photos with your digital camera, upload them, and email them to friends and family before you even get back home. Or you can use it to write a vacation blog and include those pictures from your digital camera.

2. Better Displays

The size and quality of computer notebook displays has improved so dramatically that there's little difference between laptops and a computer desktop. For example, you can get Apple's MacBook with a 13.3-inch LCD widescreen (1280 x 800 pixels), a 15.4-inch LCD widescreen (1440 x 900 pixels) or a 17-inch widescreen (1680 x 1050 pixels). Similarly, the Compaq Presario has a 15.4-inch display.

3. Lighter Weight

Just a few years ago, even the lightest notebook was a pain to lug around. Today, though, laptops are increasingly easy on the back. The MacBook is slightly over an inch thick and the Toshiba Portege weighs in at about four pounds. While that's still heavy compared to come of the new ultralight convertibles (Fujitsu's LifeBook U810 weighs only a pound and half), it's a significant improvement over the old seven-pound laptops.

4. Better Computing and Battery Power

Historically, two drawbacks of notebooks were their limited RAM, limited space on the hard drive, and short battery life. Times have changed, though, and laptops now have as much power under the hood as their computer desktop cousins. The MacBook, for example, has 1GB of memory (configurable up to 4 GB) and a hard drive that's configurable to 250GB. This means that your software will hum right along and you'll be able to zip through programs as quickly and as easily as you do on your desktop. Likewise, batteries in today's notebooks don't heat up and don't conk out.

5. More Features

In older laptops, the computer's size and weight limited the number and types of features available. Today, with smaller processors and other components, there's room to pack more features into notebooks. For example, the MacBook has a DVD player, built-in webcam, built-in wireless capability, two USB ports and a FireWire port, built-in microphone, and audio and digital input/output.

There are so many advantages to owning notebooks that, before you buy your next computer, it's worth your while to take one for a spin.

Rugged Construction Laptop PC| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Rugged laptops and rugged notebooks on the job.

Rugged Construction Laptop PC| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Architects to foremen, to tradesmen are depending more on rugged portable computing.

Oil & Gas Computers| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Another industry that needs specialty computers.

Oil & Gas Computers| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Gas, oil and other chemicals normally are something to be avoided with a regular laptops.

Marine and Aviation Rugged Computers| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Ways that rugged laptops and notebooks are being used.

Marine and Aviation Rugged Computers| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Applications specific to marine (not the service) and the aviation arena.

Military Laptops MIL SPEC 810F| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:27:00 +0000

You want to know what 810F stands for...

Military Laptops MIL SPEC 810F| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Read this post and watch the videos.

Military Laptops

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:02:00 +0000

Did a search on "military laptops" to see what comes up.

Military Laptops

Series of docs saved on docstoc that feature military style laptop computers.

Miltary Style Laptops in Action| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:54:00 +0000

Article written by a man in the military about the importance of laptops.

Miltary Style Laptops in Action| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Demonstrates how important reliable computers are to everyday operations.

Rugged Computer Suppliers List| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Here is a list composed of links to rugged computer suppliers.

Rugged Computer Suppliers List| Ruff PC Computer Blog

This list in not just rugged laptops and rugged notebooks, it includes specialty suppliers to the rugged computer market.

Business Travelers and Rugged Laptops| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:04:00 +0000

The need for a business rugged computer is a bit of a myth.

Business Travelers and Rugged Laptops| Ruff PC Computer Blog

Most any of the ruggedized, semi rugged, and fully rugged computers will meet the needs of all business travelers.

Cost of Rugged Computers| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:17:00 +0000

Know the hidden costs of cheap computers.

Cost of Rugged Computers| Ruff PC Computer Blog

The value associated with rugged mobile computers are explained in this blog post.

Online Marketing » Rugged Laptop Computers Are the Best Portable Computers

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:34:00 +0000

You can use rugged laptops to develop and manage online promotions.

Online Marketing » Rugged Laptop Computers Are the Best Portable Computers

Rugged laptops computers give you some advantages over regular portable computers.

Blog - Mobile Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:37:00 +0000

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of top laptops.

Blog - Mobile Product Review

There is also some insight on advantages and disadvantages of alternatives.

Misused Terms: Notebook Computers « Ruggednotebooks’s Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:19:00 +0000

Some trivia on the term "notebook."

Misused Terms: Notebook Computers « Ruggednotebooks’s Blog

Certain terms go hand in hand.

When Laptop Notebooks Break

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Sat, 02 May 2009 10:23:00 +0000

Tips on how to decide if you should repair or replace your laptop.

When Laptop Notebooks Break

It is always a good idea to compare the pros and cons in any decision.

How to Buy A Rugged Laptop | eHow.com

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:07:00 +0000

Nice write up on the how to go about the buying process.

How to Buy A Rugged Laptop | eHow.com

eHow articles are usually on the money.

Rugged Notebook Computers at a Glance| Ruff PC Computer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:53:00 +0000

Rugged notebook computers are terrific business tools.

Rugged Notebook Computers at a Glance| Ruff PC Computer Blog

The rugged notebook computer niches has been around for over 2o years now, the category first being introduced by Panasonic.

Work Online with Semi Rugged Computer | Online-work-from-home.info

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Are you an Online Worker?

Work Online with Semi Rugged Computer | Online-work-from-home.info

People that work online for a living will appreciate the feature and benefits of using a semi rugged laptop.

Future of Tablet Laptops

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Is it a bleak future for tablet laptops? This post shows concern for how well tablet laptops are selling.

Future of Tablet Laptops

Only time can tell.

Rugged Notebooks: Careful of Discounted Laptops

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:37:00 +0000

Good purchasing tips and advice is always encouraged.

Rugged Notebooks: Careful of Discounted Laptops

Make sure to always be a smart shopper.

Rugged Computer Origins

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:45:00 +0000

Another post on the origins of rugged computers.

Rugged Computer Origins

This one shows a video of a typical rugged computer being tested with water.

Environmental issues » Rugged Computer History

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:41:00 +0000

Beginnings of the rugged computer niche date back almost 20 years.

Environmental issues » Rugged Computer History

Rugged computers cam be used outdoors like in the areas of forestry and conservation.

rugged-laptop-pc - home

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:42:00 +0000

Wiki resource page open for comments and editing.

rugged-laptop-pc - home

Intiated by RuffPC.com as an Internet resource.

Rugged Computers for Everyday Use | Best Niche Directory

noreply@blogger.com (ruggednetbooks) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:24:00 +0000

It does not take much to understand the benefits of rugged portable computing.

Rugged Computers for Everyday Use | Best Niche Directory

Here is a post on a few of the benefits of rugged computers.