Military Standard: Testing Rugged Laptops

Ruggedized laptops that meet the government's military specification MIL-STD-810 standard must be able to withstand some punishment. The standard establishes a series of tests that require the computer withstand extreme weather conditions.

Ruggedized Computers

Each year, at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in the fall, computer manufacturers introduce their new ruggedized laptops designed for in-vehicle use by law enforcement officers and deputies. View a photo gallery of several of the models that arrived for 2009, such as the Amrel Rocky RT-M, Dell Latitude E6400 XFR, Getac V100, Itronix GD6000 and Panasonic Toughbook 30F.

GD6000 Vehicle Rugged Notebook

Designed for mobile workforces, the GD6000 from ITronix is a notebook optimized for vehicle deployments. It meets fully rugged standards for temperature, vibration, dust ingress, and humidity. It can also survive punishing 30-inch drops and comes standard with a spill resistant keyboard.

Rugged and Ready

This year Dell is working hard to become a player in law enforcement mobile data systems. Dell's second generation fully rugged laptop, the Latitude E6400 XFR, is not only tough; it's fast.

Getac Offers Mobile Computer Anti-theft and IT Asset Management Solution

Absolute Software Corporation, a leading provider of firmware-based, patented, computer theft recovery, data protection, and IT asset management solutions announced today that Getac rugged notebooks and tablet PCs are now available with firmware support for Absolute’s mobile computer anti-theft and IT asset management solution Computrace.

GETAC to Supply HP with Full Line of Rugged Mobile Computing Products

Effective immediately, Getac will supply rugged and durable mobile computing systems and services to HP as a Premium Partner to meet the demands of several field-based applications.

New General Dynamics Itronix GD8000 Notebook takes "Rugged" to the Next Level

Ready-for-anything, the new GD8000 computer boots cold, runs fast, and hits the dirt without losing performance or data.

GETAC to Supply HP with Full Line of Rugged Mobile Computing Products

Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook 19 and 30 Mobile Laptops for Improved Performance and Viewability

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers, today introduced upgrades to its Panasonic Toughbook 30 clamshell rugged laptop and its Toughbook 19 rugged convertible tablet computer.

Andes 3 Portable Printer

Extech Data Systems has added extra capability to its Andes 3 enhanced Generation 4 portable printer. Designed for harsh outdoor environments, the IP54-certified three-inch is able to withstand adverse weather conditions and drops to concrete. Now with Form Fiesta, users can create forms such as boarding passes and parking tickets.