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Samsung Galaxy Extreme Xcover S5690

Samsung Galaxy Extreme Xcover S5690

...costs £189 (ex. VAT). Design The Galaxy Extreme doesn't look particularly rugged, and the build materials aren't particularly 'industrial'. The bronze edging on... Read more

3 February, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Motion Computing CL900

Motion Computing CL900

...oriented Motion CL900 is quite heavy, but the trade-off is a rugged build quality that's absent from run-of-the-mill Windows 7... Read more

31 October, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
Sonim XP3300 Force

Sonim XP3300 Force

...sustaining damage. This is exactly the rough-and-tumble toughness that spurs rugged-phone maker Sonim Technologies along in its quest to outfit construction workers... Read more

23 February, 2011 by Jessica Dolcourt
Panasonic Toughbook CF-53

Panasonic Toughbook CF-53

...you're in no doubt that the Toughbook CF-53 is a rugged notebook — the oversized, briefcase-style chassis and carrying handle say it all... Read more

10 October, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
Photos: Motorola DEFY+

Photos: Motorola DEFY+

Motorola has updated its Android smartphone that's tougher than it looks. Read more

3 November, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
ioSafe cooks up a <endeca_term>rugged</endeca_term> storage demo

ioSafe cooks up a rugged storage demo

...once again found to be intact. Look out for reviews of the Rugged Portable SSD and Solo External in due course Read more

23 February, 2012 by Charles McLellan
Motorola gets tough with Defy+ JCB phone

Motorola gets tough with Defy+ JCB phone

...Motorola has released its JCB limited-edition version of the Motorola Defy+ rugged Android smartphone, with built-in apps for builders. The JCB-branded limited... Read more

18 January, 2012 by Rich Trenholm
Panasonic Toughbook tablet eyes enterprise

Panasonic Toughbook tablet eyes enterprise

...Panasonic has announced it will deliver a rugged 10-inch Android tablet, aimed at business users, before the end of... Read more

17 June, 2011 by Ben Woods
Getac V200

Getac V200

...Getac is an established player in the rugged computing market, with a strong portfolio of products designed for use in... Read more

29 March, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
Motion Computing F5v

Motion Computing F5v

...it's also shock-mounted for extra durability. The F5v is a rugged 1.5kg 'Mobile Field Tool' with a durable 10.4in. stylus-driven... Read more

22 September, 2010 by Charles McLellan
Motorola unveils <endeca_term>rugged</endeca_term> ES400 Windows Mobile phone

Motorola unveils rugged ES400 Windows Mobile phone

...Motorola has announced the ES400 Enterprise Digital Assistant, a rugged Windows Mobile smartphone. The ES400 runs on Windows Mobile 6.5.3... Read more

17 June, 2010 by David Meyer
Samsung 600B5B

Samsung 600B5B

...tough computing for the business traveller without having the look of a rugged notebook. It's large and heavy, but offers a 15.6in. screen... Read more

20 September, 2011 by Sandra Vogel

Intergence launches branch office Hyperforma server

...ruggedised version of the Hyperforma. Photo credit: Intergence The Hyperforma uses a rugged two rack unit (2U) P4496R Westek server chassis, which contains up to... Read more

18 October, 2010 by Jack Clark
Motorola MC9500: photos

Motorola MC9500: photos

...at the moment, but it retains a strong presence in industrial-class rugged computing, where Motorola has been a long-term advocate of the platform... Read more

9 June, 2010 by Sandra Vogel

Motorola unveils Defy+ semi-rugged Android handset

Motorola has announced the Defy+, an upgrade to its semi-rugged Android smartphone. The company, which is set to be acquired by Google... Read more

15 August, 2011

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