Toughbook thread on another forum I frequent..

I'm active on an industrial controls forum, and occasionally the topic of toughbooks as industrial programming terminals gets mentioned. Just thought some of you guys might like to read what that community thinks about the toughbook line, as well as some of the "competition"

http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic=14604

 

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It sounds like they have no control of what laptops they are supplied with.
Purchasing is done at head office where price is an concern.

Most companies purchase new products and with prices on new laptops dropping every year you could buy 3 to 5 to equal 1 toughbook.

They mentioned weight as a concern, you should of mentioned the cf-19
It is the latest in the compact fully rugged line , before it the cf-m34 and cf-18 . both of these I have owned and have had more than enough processing power for most applications. Also all the rugged line still have a serial com port included , something rare now but important for data programming , available either with xp or downgradable to xp from vista necessary for older applications .
Laptop manufactures’ produce laptops for the masses, take a look at a new model in the store and see how reflective and shinny the screens are. Lousy for seeing outdoors, in a vehicle, or in office where the lights reflect back on the screen. I have owned all of the rugged cf series except the 30 ( I use a cf-19 and love it). I supply used toughbooks to a small radio communications company,they are still happy with the cf-28 duel booting w98 and xp to be compatable with their programming software in the field.
As my grandfather used to say,
If everyone liked the same things,
Everyone would be after your grandmother.

Alex

 

I love this quote... I'll put it in the arsenal!