Mainstream Rugged Notebooks And Tablet PCs

It’s not because the are the best or the first, but the news that HP has introduced a rugged notebook (nr3600) and a rugged Tablet PC (tr3000) shows that these types of computers are becoming mainstream. And that’s good news, from a pricing perspective, for the non-industrial users that would like to use them on a boat for instance…
“The computer giant on Thursday unveiled a rugged notebook PC and tablet PC designed to absorb punishment from vibration or shock, repel water during inclement weather–and keep on working. “After listening to customers in industries such as the public sector, government and law enforcement, we’re responding to their needs by bringing rugged, mobile solutions into the mainstream.””