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CardJoe · 5th Mar 2008, 12:03

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03...ugged_laptop/1

PC maker Dell has just launched an ultra-rugged mil-spec laptop, the XFR D630, which is clearly aimed at the same niche market as Panasonic's Toughbook.

rjkoneill · 5th Mar 2008, 12:39

i bet this thing is heavier than my desktop!

zhangmaster12 · 5th Mar 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by rjkoneill

i bet this thing is heavier than my desktop!

lol, Its stronger than your desktop too

legoman666 · 5th Mar 2008, 13:28

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Originally Posted by rjkoneill

i bet this thing is heavier than my desktop!

I sincerely doubt it. My last desktop was ~75lbs and my current one is probably about 50. I'll wager that this laptop is no more than 10.

proxess · 5th Mar 2008, 13:46

put the lbs in kg pleaaaaase! my box, alone, is 13kg

speedfreek · 5th Mar 2008, 14:39

That looks a lot like the toughbook.

naokaji · 5th Mar 2008, 14:46

a rugged dell notebook? does that mean they will have the same lifespan as regular notebooks now? or will it mean even more heat issues than their small xps? or will it actually be a good product like their monitors?

<A88> · 5th Mar 2008, 14:52

Looks like Dell's finally released its MBA competitor...

Redbeaver · 5th Mar 2008, 15:13

sealed keyboard for use when raining....

G0RD0N FAN · 5th Mar 2008, 15:34

This is a great buy if you are hard on laptops. I think my kids could detroy it, they seem to be able to destroy anything LOL

freedom810 · 5th Mar 2008, 15:54

£2000+ taxes?
Ye this is going to kick off ...

z4114 · 5th Mar 2008, 16:36

The upside of the release is there is now competition from a big laptop player in the field of toughbooks. I've never used one myself but in law enforcement, fire department, and medical fields; a toughbook is mandatory. Having another supplier of toughbooks could help drive costs down. Less cost on laptops could lead to other benefits such as more partols or even more officers.

Plus, if you're in a bind and disarmed, I'm sure a toughbook to the head would hurt like hell.

Bluephoenix · 5th Mar 2008, 16:37

the only real customers for these would be security or battlefield contractors, as well as possibly construction or other hazardous environment work.

other possibilities include journalists (laptop now guaranteed to survive angry mobs.... even if you aren't!!!) or scientists out in environments like mt. St. Helens.

kenco_uk · 5th Mar 2008, 17:01

I know it's a toughbook and aesthetics aren't a priority, but.. it does look like a Pentium 2 laptop.

The cheapskate · 5th Mar 2008, 17:04

That would be a laptop you could finaly take to the pub and not worry some dick will spill a pint all over it...

Awoken · 5th Mar 2008, 19:23

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That would be a laptop you could finaly take to the pub and not worry some dick will spill a pint all over it...

If you're taking laptops to the pub you've totally missed the point of the pub.

Gunsmith · 6th Mar 2008, 07:25

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Originally Posted by proxess

put the lbs in kg pleaaaaase! my box, alone, is 13kg

jesus thats light, mines 37kg and yes thats in an alu chassis

Richh999 · 5th May 2009, 19:54

Mines a alu sliverstone SG03 chasis and that weighs around 30 to 35kg..
Well this may have a use for people like me who need a laptop around the farm or something, I ran my last one over accidently with a landy followed by the front loader following, luckily backed up, May invest in one.. Do you think they can take about 15tonnes??

5th Mar 2008, 12:03	#1
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z4114 FACE! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 285	The upside of the release is there is now competition from a big laptop player in the field of toughbooks. I've never used one myself but in law enforcement, fire department, and medical fields; a toughbook is mandatory. Having another supplier of toughbooks could help drive costs down. Less cost on laptops could lead to other benefits such as more partols or even more officers. Plus, if you're in a bind and disarmed, I'm sure a toughbook to the head would hurt like hell.

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Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 936	the only real customers for these would be security or battlefield contractors, as well as possibly construction or other hazardous environment work. other possibilities include journalists (laptop now guaranteed to survive angry mobs.... even if you aren't!!!) or scientists out in environments like mt. St. Helens.

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