Itronix

Anyone use/own one of these puppies? I was reading the May issue of Mobile PC and they did a segment on ruggidized devices. Itronix stuck in my head because the article relayed a story about an Air Force seargent who was asked to demo machines from several companies including Itronix and Panasonic (Toughbook). Well, the first elimination round came when he put them all on a desert tarmac and turned them on; only the Itronix powered on and stayed on until it's battery died. Before ordering 100 of these machines, he gave it to his kids to play with...while they were in a pool; and apparently had them jump in after it a couple of times....still ticked. So I'm thinking "impressive". Was just wondering if anyone ever used one of these?

 

I've used the Panasonics and even HP's new rugged unit. They're certainly really cool, but the value for most users just isn't there. I don't know about these guys specifically, but I wouldn't doubt they offer a great product.

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The cool factor is definately their. One thing I noticed from reading the article is that it seems alot of them are behind the curve when it comes to processors and memory. In my role now, I can't justify a purchase. The roughest activity I encouter are public transportation, and the aluminum shell on the v505 has been holding up fine. If I did more camping or had an outdoors job, I would certainly be looking into this more.

These ruggedized machines remind me when my step-father worked for the CECOM/US ARMY and would bring home GRiD machines every so often. I thought those were to coolest laptops, albeit slow as ish. Is GRiD still around? I gotta try to google that later.