Built to take it.Although this may appear to be nothing more than a Panasonic briefcase In Windows 95/98, a system folder used for synchronizing files between two computers, typically a desktop and laptop computer. Files to be worked on are placed into a Briefcase, which is then transferred to the second machine via floppy, cable or network. , it's actually the Toughbook 52, which Rance Poehler, president of Panasonic Computer Solutions (www.panasonic.com/toughbook) describes as a "semi-rugged desktop replacement." While described as "semi-rugged," it is worth noting that the case is a magnesium alloy, and that the screen (15.4-in.) and the hard drives are shock mounted. It is certified to MIL-STD-810F, which means it can withstand drops from 2.5 ft. on all sides. The hard drive can take a 3-ft. tumble. It features die new Intel Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). for the desktop replacement-like processing, and the Trusted Platform Module In computing, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is both the name of a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, as well as the general name of implementations of that specification, often called "TPM chip" or "TPM Security Device" (Dell). security chip to keep the info on it safe. And more. All of which is to say that if you're rolling through factories or engineering centers (or airports) on a regular basis, this could be the kind of machine you need. Estimated street price: ~$25K. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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