[Athen] Ruggedized Laptop

[Phillip Goodman]

I have seen Panasonic Toughbook models that folks have played video games
underwater in the bathtub, yet when they drop them off a boat dock they
fail. State Troopers rarely take their models out of the squad anymore after
having to replace units that fall off their squads. I have also seen the
titanium-magnesium alloy laptop cases crushed by the combination of a
motorized tilt/recline titanium wheelchair and improper placement!  I agree
with the articles statement that you can replace a normal laptop several
times over for the cost of the "ruggedized" laptops.  A little common sense
goes a long ways.......

Phillip A. Goodman B.S. OTR/L
Assistive Technology Consultant/Systems Administrator
Employment Resources, Inc.
4126 Lien Rd.  Suite 104
Madison, WI  53575
phone  608-246-3444 ext. 234
fax       608-246-3445
-----Original Message-----
From: Dann Berkowitz [mailto:dann at digilifemedia.biz]
Sent: September 4, 2008 8:21 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network; altmedia
Subject: [Athen] Ruggedized Laptop

The new Dell "Ruggedized" Laptop and some other items I don't need --- but I
want!
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/09/04/the_limits_of_
endurance/

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Daniel Berkowitz
Digilife Media, LLC
1 Bryant Avenue
Bradford, MA 01835-7424

phone:  978-914-4601
e-mail: dann at digilifemedia.biz
web: www.digilifemedia.biz

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