If you happen to need a computer that can be submersed in a bathtub for 1/2 hour, have a car driven over it, or withstand heat of over 200 degrees for extended periods of time, well here it is. The Switchback Ultramobile PC advertises that you can drop it 3 feet onto conrete as many times as you want and nothing will break, and by the looks of it – we think they’re right. Meant for the most extreme weather, these are used by military personell mainly – but who knows maybe you’re planning a trip somewhere similar. If you drop your coffee on this keyboard – you should worry more about the coffee than the computer. $6,300 BUY
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Article tags: Computer, Laptop, Military Computer, PC, Rugged, Switchback UMPC, Toughbook, Travel, Windows
December 9, 2008 at 5:35 am
The Wireless PC locking device is a USB gadget you attach to your computer. place the circular button in your pocket. When the system is on, if the button travels outside a 6 foot radius of your computer, the computer is not accessible until you return. This means if you have any reason to suspect tampering with your computer while you are not near it (read: dorm, co-workers, pets) fear no more. Just keep the green button in your pocket. $31. BUY
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Article tags: Computer, Lockdown, PC, Security, USB, Wireless
May 1, 2008 at 5:39 am