How to buy ruggedised laptops

If you need to use the latest processor hungry applications while taking all the punishment the elements can throw at you, then these are for you. Simon Creasey has the details

The phrase ‘rugged laptop’ covers a vast array of different computers. These devices range from laptops that are used by tradesmen, who may from time to time drop their machine, all the way through to computers that are intended for use by military personnel on the frontline of a war zone, where the device needs to be able to withstand the harshest environments.

There are numerous different rugged laptops on the market fitted with lots of special features to meet these differing needs, but this plethora of options can make it harder for buyers – and especially first-time buyers – to establish which device is right for their business needs.

So what features should companies buying rugged laptops look out for and what should they avoid?

It may seem like a blindingly obvious piece of advice to start with, but when it comes to purchasing a rugged laptop, it is vitally important that users pick the product that matches their application.