Rugged w/proof...

Not sure if this was previously mentioned:

http://gizmodo.com/5159091/lenovo-thinkpads-officially-semi+rugged-certified-to-withstand-+beatings-mr-freeze

 

haha, that reminds me of those Legends of ThinkPad videos where various ThinkPads are subjected to fire and such and still power on and boot.

Cheers,
~tdr.

edit:

Here's one, called "Melted"

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And another, called "Sunk" Why the hay didn't she fiercely protect her ThinkPad as though it were one of her family? Silly person!

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Yet another, called "Stolen" Mischievous high schoolers!

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Thank you, ThinkPad! Sincerely, threedaysrest, Hampton Roads, VA. *cue music*