What is Rugged?

Rugged technology is specifically designed for life on the road and work in the field. Computers that are weather-proof, drop-proof, extreme altitude and temperature capable, and just plain tough will allow you to work or play wherever you want.

Terminology Explained

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Improved Productivity - a whole host of fieldwork-friendly features save you time and hassle. Batteries are designed to keep you working, port covers are designed to be operated with gloves on, screens are readable in direct sunlight. Plus you don't need to run for cover or hunch under a plastic bag every time it rains!

Less "downtime" - equipment taken out in the field is always going to get wet, muddy, or dropped. With a rugged machine that keeps on working your vital work won't be held up when the inevitable happens.

It safeguards your work - once you have devoted your time and resources to gathering data, don't lose it just because the computer gets some water in it or is dropped.

Longer life - rugged computers are designed to just keep on going.

These factors combine to reduce the total cost of ownership of your computer.