Tough laptop

drewmaztech · October 22nd, 2003, 04:50 PM

What is the toughest, most durable laptop available? I have a customer whos kid is constantly killing his laptop (physically). He has gone through 3 laptops in 3 years. The problem is that the school the kid goes to, requires laptops.

The latest one just got run over by a car... yes - that's right.. a car.
I'm sure they don't make a laptop that can survive that, but I'm looking for one that can survive rough handling.

Thnx

geoscomp · October 22nd, 2003, 05:06 PM

http://www.panasonic.com/computer/notebook/default.asp

check these out..we use them in a number of ambulance services and some police depts.

DocPC · October 22nd, 2003, 05:06 PM

http://www.panasonic.com/computer/notebook/default.asp

DocPC · October 22nd, 2003, 05:08 PM

Good one....... :butt:

Outcoded · October 22nd, 2003, 07:29 PM

I can confirm, from personal experience, a Panasonic Toughbook will survive being run over by a Land Rover.

(Don't ask)

Have you also considered a pencil and paper?

bbtech6650 · October 22nd, 2003, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outcoded

I can confirm, from personal experience, a Panasonic Toughbook will survive being run over by a Land Rover.

(Don't ask)

Have you also considered a pencil and paper?

Here's where I ask...on a note of responsibility and appreciation for one's belongings...Why doesn't the client make the kid purchase all of the laptops that he has ruined? I know from personal experience that when I buy my laptops they cost me around 2600 USD a piece. (I have 5) That being said, I know that if I abuse any one of them I will have to replace parts for them, or possibly the whole laptop. I hate the parents that replace their childrens' stuff when they decide to find out what will happen to their laptop if they throw it from the top of the Sears Tower.

The best solution is a lesson of genuine value.

Outcoded · October 23rd, 2003, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbtech6650

Here's where I ask...on a note of responsibility and appreciation for one's belongings...Why doesn't the client make the kid purchase all of the laptops that he has ruined? I know from personal experience that when I buy my laptops they cost me around 2600 USD a piece. (I have 5) That being said, I know that if I abuse any one of them I will have to replace parts for them, or possibly the whole laptop. I hate the parents that replace their childrens' stuff when they decide to find out what will happen to their laptop if they throw it from the top of the Sears Tower.

The best solution is a lesson of genuine value.

I'd just finished doing an outdoor gig (I used to be a DJ), and I packed the laptop up, and leant it against the back tyre. Got in to warm the engine up, turned the key, found out I'd left the truck in reverse. Didn't even feel the bump.

confus-ed · October 23rd, 2003, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DocPC

http://www.panasonic.com/computer/notebook/default.asp

Since you also did :butt: , I'll pick on you Doc !

Errr theses are pretty much a standard lappie in a lightweight metal case, I can tell you for sure that a builders trowel dropped from say 10 feet will pierce the case very sucessfully & lead to a barage of letters about 'suitability for purpose'

Best answer I've come up with are the steel cases photographers use, much better

- 1/4 inch plate !

We have of course considered Insurance !?! - if the school 'insists' then they ought to have some insurance scheme, 1500 kids, or whatever, sounds like muggers paradise to me, never mind the ones that just get 'broke' ....

TripleRLtd · October 23rd, 2003, 07:14 AM

I did a quick search: I don't have time right now, and couldn't find it, but I read an article during the second Gulf War about the laptops that the soldiers used. I even went to the website and checked them out. They really seemed impressive and REALLLLY expensive.
So, there you have your lead/hint, now see if any of you can beat NooNoo to this find.

confus-ed · October 23rd, 2003, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleR

...but I read an article during the second Gulf War about the laptops that the soldiers used ..

Having been there both times, the yankee soldiers used these GoBookMax , I believe ? Some ex-US-forces Dude confirm for me ?

All they did was moan about them though ! but they did have windoze on 'em

bbtech6650 · October 23rd, 2003, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outcoded

I'd just finished doing an outdoor gig (I used to be a DJ), and I packed the laptop up, and leant it against the back tyre. Got in to warm the engine up, turned the key, found out I'd left the truck in reverse. Didn't even feel the bump.

OC, That "ancient wisdom" was not meant for you. Yes, accidents do happen. But this child has gone through MANY laptops, and I doubt his is part of any war, and that he prolly doesn't belong to the local EMS team. This is a school environment.

confus-ed · October 23rd, 2003, 09:14 AM

On the subject of ancient wisdom ... here's my old school laptop

Stalemate · October 23rd, 2003, 10:41 AM

I recall a TV show where the Panasonics were being tested (heat, cold, shock by being dropped), and the critics were just raving about them.

drewmaztech · October 23rd, 2003, 11:15 AM

Believe me, if I were the parents - the kid would be paying for his own laptop right after the first kill. This family is loaded, and hey - I get more work when he kills his laptop, so I'm keeping my trap shut.

I like those toughbooks. I will definatly suggest those as his next replacement. If they can survive getting run over, they can survive this kid.... maybe...

TripleRLtd · October 23rd, 2003, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confus-ed

Having been there both times, the yankee soldiers used these GoBookMax , I believe ? Some ex-US-forces Dude confirm for me ?

All they did was moan about them though ! but they did have windoze on 'em [img]images/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Yes, that is the one I read about.
-ed never even gave Noo a chance.
Did you check the price????

October 22nd, 2003, 04:50 PM	#1
drewmaztech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Holyoke, Ma. USA Posts: 946	Tough laptop What is the toughest, most durable laptop available? I have a customer whos kid is constantly killing his laptop (physically). He has gone through 3 laptops in 3 years. The problem is that the school the kid goes to, requires laptops. The latest one just got run over by a car... yes - that's right.. a car. I'm sure they don't make a laptop that can survive that, but I'm looking for one that can survive rough handling. Thnx __________________ Vote DrewmazTech for President! "tis better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool then open your mouth and remove all doubt" Mark Twain

October 22nd, 2003, 05:06 PM	#2
geoscomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,319	http://www.panasonic.com/computer/notebook/default.asp check these out..we use them in a number of ambulance services and some police depts. __________________ Computer Rescue Service "those who do not remember history are condemned to repeat it."

October 22nd, 2003, 05:06 PM	#3
DocPC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 2,900	http://www.panasonic.com/computer/notebook/default.asp __________________ Follow this link to chat for a quicker answer! NooNoo, grover, Matridom, cc_penguin, Octavian, crazyman, Major Kong, and Mayet onboard.....And now starring Ya_know!

October 22nd, 2003, 05:08 PM	#4
DocPC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 2,900	Good one....... :butt: __________________ Follow this link to chat for a quicker answer! NooNoo, grover, Matridom, cc_penguin, Octavian, crazyman, Major Kong, and Mayet onboard.....And now starring Ya_know!

October 22nd, 2003, 07:29 PM	#5
Outcoded Senior Member - 1000+ Club Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere in the UK, never quite sure where Posts: 1,689	I can confirm, from personal experience, a Panasonic Toughbook will survive being run over by a Land Rover. (Don't ask) Have you also considered a pencil and paper? __________________ I'm in charge and I say we blow it up

October 23rd, 2003, 07:14 AM	#9
TripleRLtd Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SW Florida...eye of the storm. Posts: 7,251	I did a quick search: I don't have time right now, and couldn't find it, but I read an article during the second Gulf War about the laptops that the soldiers used. I even went to the website and checked them out. They really seemed impressive and REALLLLY expensive. So, there you have your lead/hint, now see if any of you can beat NooNoo to this find.

October 23rd, 2003, 09:14 AM	#12
confus-ed Geezer Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: In front of my PC.... Posts: 13,091	On the subject of ancient wisdom ... here's my old school laptop

October 23rd, 2003, 10:41 AM	#13
Stalemate Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: d4-e5 Posts: 15,085	I recall a TV show where the Panasonics were being tested (heat, cold, shock by being dropped), and the critics were just raving about them. __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. *-Douglas Adams*

October 23rd, 2003, 11:15 AM	#14
drewmaztech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Holyoke, Ma. USA Posts: 946	Believe me, if I were the parents - the kid would be paying for his own laptop right after the first kill. This family is loaded, and hey - I get more work when he kills his laptop, so I'm keeping my trap shut. I like those toughbooks. I will definatly suggest those as his next replacement. If they can survive getting run over, they can survive this kid.... maybe... __________________ Vote DrewmazTech for President! "tis better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool then open your mouth and remove all doubt" Mark Twain

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