Rugged Mobile Computing, Get Out and be Productive
You might have heard about rugged computing - the production of computers that can take almost anything you can throw at them. However, do you really need a laptop that's engineered to take it all?
There are lots of different types of rugged computers, including semi rugged models and others made to deal with specific conditions. Some rugged mobile computers are even made to be used by the US military and hold up to its standards.
A number of different companies make rugged computers, including the famous Panasonic Toughbook. However, Getac, Motion Computing, Twinhead, Itronix and a number of other companies also make these strong little machines.
It's important to pay attention to what you need a rugged computer for, and what the computer you're thinking about buying will stand up to. After all, not all computers are made to deal with the same kinds of conditions. Here are a few of the trials and protections that a rugged computers might have.
Falls and drops are some of the biggest problems that computers suffer from. Your laptop might tumble from a desk, move while in transit, or suffer a jar or jolt. This can hurt the casing, screen, and hard drive unless special protections like motion sensors, alloy casing, and shock protections are used.
Another real issue is vibration from large moving vehicles. It can cause keyboard failure and problems in most other components. If your laptop is going to have to deal with vibrations, it should have shock mounts for all internal parts.
Dust and moisture are two big problems, whether they're from environmental dust, spills, condensation, rain, or another source. These substances get in through cracks and cause big damage unless the computer is well sealed at every port and seam.
A lot of rugged computers also have to deal with temperature extremes - both hot and cold. If you're working in the field or you have no choice but to leave your computer somewhere without temperature control, you'll want to know that your machine will work when you come back to it. An insulated computer will have a great cooling system, and even a small heater if it needs to deal with extreme cold.
Rugged computers may cost more than regular laptops, but they're great for many uses, from outdoor work to frequent travel. That makes them worth it. Only buying rugged hardware lets you be certain you'll have a functioning computer whenever and wherever you might need it.
Consumer grade laptops are just fine for people who never leave the office and rarely move them. On the other hand, computers that come under stress should be rugged machines. That way, you'll know you have a laptop you can trust.
There are lots of different types of rugged computers, including semi rugged models and others made to deal with specific conditions. Some rugged mobile computers are even made to be used by the US military and hold up to its standards.
A number of different companies make rugged computers, including the famous Panasonic Toughbook. However, Getac, Motion Computing, Twinhead, Itronix and a number of other companies also make these strong little machines.
It's important to pay attention to what you need a rugged computer for, and what the computer you're thinking about buying will stand up to. After all, not all computers are made to deal with the same kinds of conditions. Here are a few of the trials and protections that a rugged computers might have.
Falls and drops are some of the biggest problems that computers suffer from. Your laptop might tumble from a desk, move while in transit, or suffer a jar or jolt. This can hurt the casing, screen, and hard drive unless special protections like motion sensors, alloy casing, and shock protections are used.
Another real issue is vibration from large moving vehicles. It can cause keyboard failure and problems in most other components. If your laptop is going to have to deal with vibrations, it should have shock mounts for all internal parts.
Dust and moisture are two big problems, whether they're from environmental dust, spills, condensation, rain, or another source. These substances get in through cracks and cause big damage unless the computer is well sealed at every port and seam.
A lot of rugged computers also have to deal with temperature extremes - both hot and cold. If you're working in the field or you have no choice but to leave your computer somewhere without temperature control, you'll want to know that your machine will work when you come back to it. An insulated computer will have a great cooling system, and even a small heater if it needs to deal with extreme cold.
Rugged computers may cost more than regular laptops, but they're great for many uses, from outdoor work to frequent travel. That makes them worth it. Only buying rugged hardware lets you be certain you'll have a functioning computer whenever and wherever you might need it.
Consumer grade laptops are just fine for people who never leave the office and rarely move them. On the other hand, computers that come under stress should be rugged machines. That way, you'll know you have a laptop you can trust.
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