Better late than never.
Panasonic do very nice toughbook range of laptops.
http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/laptop-computers.asp?cm_mmc=PCSC_Toughbook-_-Vanities-_-Homepage-_-laptop-computers.asp
We were looking into these for a job in very tough environmental conditions. High humidity, dust and extreme temperatures.
Regards, Graham
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mia
Sent: 28 October 2011 13:33
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Subject: Re: Laptops for field work
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On 28 October 2011 09:46, Alun Edwards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear all, We have an academic who is about to visit Tanzania for field work (see below) and is asking advice about what semi-rugged laptop she should take. Does anyone have any experience in using laptops that purport to be more rugged than usual - any winners out there - or ones to avoid?
It didn't have to deal with many rough roads and I never used it in a
humid environment, but the Compaq Evo I was supplied with at the
Museum of London Archaeology Service survived daily use in
temperatures over 40 degrees on a very dusty dig site.
Cheers, Mia
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