For some time now, laptops were considered fragile and susceptible to damages especially if subjected to the outdoors. This meant that office use was fine but places like construction sites were out-of-bounds. This has since changes. Many laptop manufacturers have come to the conclusion that creating laptops that can withstand pressure makes sense.
This has given rise to heavy Duty, or "Rugged" laptops. These are essentially laptop machines that are able to withstand extremes of elements and weather. This means bad weather and unfriendly conditions such as those found in places such as construction sites and military battle fields. Engineers working out in the field can also do with heavy duty laptops. Others are sportsmen, researchers who go to hostile terrains such as mountains, canyons, deserts and even under the sea.
These laptops usually have the same functionality as the regular machines but have a more durable outer casing that can resist extremes of shock without losing data. There are also those that are water-resistant meaning they can still function even in heavy rain or even underwater. One of the most popular heavy-duty laptop is the Panasonic "Toughbook" which continues to be a best-seller.
 | Dell Latitude E6400 ATG Laptop Ultra-Rugged - Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, With media, Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo P8700 with VT (2.53GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB), 14.1" Wide WXGA (1280X800) LED (Outdoor Viewable) with Touch Functionality, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB SATA HD, 24X CDRW/DVD with Cyberlink PowerDVD, 1397 802.11b/g Mini Card, Digital Microphone, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD With PC-Card, Internal 56K Modem Sale Price: $2,752.00  |
Dell Latitude E6400 ATG Laptop Ultra-Rugged - Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, With media, Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo P8700 with VT (2.53GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB), 14.1" Wide WXGA (1280X800) LED (Outdoor Viewable) with Touch Functionality, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB SATA HD, 24X CDRW/DVD with Cyberlink PowerDVD, 1397 802... |
 | Panasonic Toughbook 19 Touchscreen PC version - Core 2 Duo SU9300 / 1.2 GHz - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 2 GB - HDD 160 GB - GMA 4500MHD - cellular wireless ready - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - TPM - Vista Business / XP Tablet PC downgrade - pre-installed: Windows XP - 10.4" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA ) List Price: $3,459.99 Sale Price: $2,694.04 |
Weighing just over 5 pounds, the Panasonic Toughbook 19 Rugged Notebook PC comes loaded (and ready to work!) with an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 processor with Intel Centrino 2 vPro technology, 2GB of DDR2 memory, and a 160GB removable hard drive that’s shock-mounted to protect your precious data... |
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In a world where almost everyone is looking for bargain prices, laptops are no exception. With prices, brands and sizes varying each day, laptop shoppers are looking for a way to extend the value of their dollar. One way to do this is with midsized laptops. These laptops may not necessarily be cutting edge as far as technology. They may not even possess the latest in bells and whistles. But they suffice fine when it comes to performing everyday basic tasks.
Midsized laptops weigh no more than eight pounds. This makes them extremely convenience for those who carry them either to work or to school. They generally spot a display of between 13 to 15 inches and are no more than an inch think.
These laptops come with efficient processors which may vary from laptop to laptop. As usual, the slower the processor, the cheaper the laptop tends to be while the reverse is true. The battery life for midsized laptops is also varies with type.
When it comes to storage, midsized laptops can have small to medium sized hard drives. Most are between 80 and 120 GB. One can expect the standard features such as a CD/DVR-R drive for playing and recording CDs and DVDs. There are also a number of ports depending on make and model.
The prices also vary when it comes to midsize laptops. These can start at around $500 for a basic model to around $1000 for one that has more advanced features.
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Stay productive and have fun with the eMachines eME527-2537 Notebook featuring reliable Intel Celeron processing, 15.6-inch HD widescreen display, Intel GMA graphics and Windows 7 Home Premium. It is everything you need to easily accomplish deadlines, browse the Internet, keep up with your social networks, have fun with digital media and more, on-the-go... |
 | Belkin Neoprene Notebook Sleeve for 15.4-Inch Laptop (F8N048-BR) List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $15.99 Average Rating: |
Protect your notebook without the bulk and weight. The slim fit sleeve is great on its own or in your favorite bag. Plush fabric keeps your notebook cozy and scratch-free. |
 | Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5066 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black) List Price: $599.99 Sale Price: $578.00 Average Rating:  |
Toshiba Satellite L655D: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 15.6-Inch Screen Offering a redesigned chassis with a sleeker body, the nicely affordable Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5066 notebook PC makes it easy to handle computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals... |