Ruggedized and Industrial Computers

Find the best ruggedized computers for your industrial needs

Since the dawn of the laptop, businesses have taken advantage of computer portability when sending their employees on the road. One of the initial drawbacks of laptops, however, was the lack of durability of portable computers, particularly in industrial environments. Ruggedized PCs are the answer to this problem, providing an industrial computer that can stand up to some bumps and falls.

Ruggedized and industrial computers are generally made to be shockproof, dust and water resistant, and they have cases that can take some hits without being damaged. When you look for the best industrial laptops for your business, be sure to take into account:

1. What computer features you need from your industrial computers, such as processor power and disk space.

2. What kind of environment you will be taking your rugged computer into, and how rugged it needs to be.

3. Which ruggedized computer suppliers provide the most cost-effective solution for your industrial needs.

Identify various models and features of ruggedized PCs

Your first step is to learn which companies produce ruggedized and industrial computers, and how they differentiate from each other. Some models are ruggedized to a military grade, able to handle even the hardest bumps, while others are more cost-efficient, built to handle light industrial environments.

Look at companies that specialize in industrial laptops

Several companies specialize in the production of ruggedized and industrial computers. These companies likely offer the most thoroughly road-tested models, and would be the best place to look if you plan on using your industrial laptop in a heavy industrial environment. These PCs are generally built to stand up to even military situations, such as placement on tanks. Needless to say, they can take a beating.

Find out if a traditional manufacturer will fit your needs

In addition to specialty companies, traditional computer manufacturers such as Dell and Panasonic also make a limited number of ruggedized computer models. An advantage to these machines is the reliability and support that these major companies provide. A Dell rugged computer is essentially a standard Dell laptop, one of the best in the industry, enclosed in an industrial case.

• When looking for the best ruggedized computers, start by looking at companies that specialize in their production. Then, compare these models with industrial laptops produced by traditional manufacturers to find the best fit.

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