Best Rugged Laptop

November 30, 2012
The words "Rugged" and"Laptops" often go together like water and oil for electronics, computers, and especially laptops. For years, the fear of electrical shortage, water damage, drops, and cracked screens have been the fear among many-a-owner of laptops over the years, and only a few manufacturers have answered the call for the rugged laptop. While Panasonic's iconic Toughbook is seen worldwide in police cars, military vehicles, and wherever you least expect electronics, others have since joined the market in bringing out the very best in protection for laptops against the forces of man and nature alike.
Panasonic Toughbook 52 Laptop

Why it's best: The Toughbook name lives on in their flagship Toughbook 52 model, which offers unparalleled performance against its guarantee to survive perhaps the worst of environments out there. With a superb battery life, powerful i5 processor, and large 15.4" screen, the beauty of technological strength and ruggedness meet with the Toughbook 52. Read Full Review

Dell Latitude E6400 XFR

Why it's best: While you expect most Dell laptops to be your average, ancient-looking high school computer lab models, they too have brought a rugged model to the table with their Latitude XFR series of rugged laptops and devices. Featuring powerful i7 processors, a 256 SSD, and 14" HD screen, the tiny, but heavy 9 lb behemoth is ready to tackle the harshest of environments out there. Read Full Review

Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Laptop Computer

Why it's best: While it's actually semi-rugged, and not the iconic Toughbook, the entire Thinkpad series has been military-spec approved for years now for reliability and survival in the environments that you'd least expect it. The W530 of mobile workstations is perhaps the semi-ruggedpower-horse you've always wanted, thanks to its powerful i7 processor, 1TB Hard Drive, and 20 hour battery life, the Thinkpad W530 is prepared for whatever you bring at it. Read Full Review

Getac B300 Rugged Notebook

Why it's best: Have you ever asked yourself "Do I need a night-vision display?" While this might not be the first question to come to mind to most people, to others ruggedness, performance, and bells and whistles do - and for those people the Getac B300 is your baby. With its impressive 2nd generation Core i7 processor, 13.3" XGA sunlight-readable display, 15 hour battery life and 7.7 lbs weigh-in, the B300 is an excellent choice for your rugged needs on the go. Read Full Review

Price: $3,491.00
Panasonic Toughbook S10

Why it's best: While it cant survive a 6' drop like its larger, much beefier cousin, the Toughbook S10 is alone a contender thanks to its mix between powerful technology, amazing battery life, and impressive survivability. With a 30" drop rating, Core i5 processor, and 12 hour battery life, the S10 is a great balance between performance, price, and protection. Read Full Review

Price: $2,499.99
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