Rugged Mobile Computing - Do You Need It?

      You may have heard about rugged computing, but it’s not always clear just what that entails. A rugged mobile computer is essentially a laptop that’s been engineered to stand up to the toughest conditions you can throw at it.


     There are many different kinds of rugged computers, and they come in a number of different types. Some are used by the US military, and are made to hold up to particular standards set by that organization.

A number of different companies make rugged computers, including the famous Panasonic Toughbook. However, Getac, Motion Computing, Twinhead, Itronix and a number of other companies also make these strong little machines.



If you’re thinking of buying a rugged computer, you need to look at what it can offer you and think about what you really need it to do. Not every computer is made for the same conditions. Here are a few problems rugged computers might encounter, plus the ways they protect themselves from those stresses.