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    Want to buy a rugged Dell Laptop, any suggestions?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Glennski, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. Glennski

    Glennski Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have never dropped a laptop on the sidewalk or anything like that, but does anyone know if Dell makes a laptop that is more rugged than usual? I am always on the move and so is the laptop. Have a budget of $800 to $900. Thanks, appreciate your advice. :D
     
    Glennski, Jan 19, 2007
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    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    the rugged dell laptop is the new latitude ATG d620 around $3000
    any of the latitudes are more rugged than inspirons but are pricier
    jim
     
    jim6172, Jan 19, 2007
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  3. Glennski

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    Ouch, too expensive! :eek: will look at that line you mentioned though. thanks
     
    Glennski, Jan 19, 2007
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    Put that 3000 or 2500 for an XPS instead. If you're not an adventurer to the forest , you probably won't need this laptop.
     
    khanhfat, Jan 19, 2007
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    The latitude line, though I dunno if they be obtained for under 1k.
    Getting a thinkpad might be another option if you want something rugged
     
    wearetheborg, Jan 20, 2007
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    Even if you would use it outside under rugged conditions, I still wouldnt pay around $3000 for a rugged D620.

    I agree that you should look at thinkpads.
     
    jtom, Jan 20, 2007
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  9. Glennski

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    Thanks everyone for the ideas. My employer has some kind of contract with Dell and so it is assumed that It'll be a Dell. But a couple of you recommended Thinkpads, what is the difference? is it the same as a laptop basically? :confused: (Clueless newbie question I am afraid). Thanks.
     
    Glennski, Jan 21, 2007
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    a thinkpad is the name of IBM's laptop model lineup
     
    lilredfoxie, Jan 21, 2007
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    I know Panasonic has some Toughbooks that are ruggedized.
     
    iPPi, Jan 21, 2007
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