which laptop to buy(need something heavy and strong)

[JebusRocks]

Hello all

I am considering buying a laptop that will be used for, amoung other things, running navigation software on my sailboat. Given that I enjoy heavy weather more than light weather I would want to purchase a laptop that can handle alot of physical abuse. Top end performance is secondary to being able to 'take a beating' Can any one make any sugestions or point me to a resource on the net that give me some advice on this?

Thanks

 

[nlm9802]

http://www.panasonic.com/computer/toughbook/home.asp

It was the first brand that came to mind, I'm sure others are out there too

 

[wooglin]

http://www.techworthy.com/Laptop/April2004/Rugged-Notebooks.htm?Page=1

Check here for a review of several

 

[SkipCox]

Try the Itronix 6250 or 6250Pro...along with the Panasonic Toughbook, they're available on ebay and I gave less than 50 bucks for my 6250 P133/32Mb/1.6Gb. Modems are internal or pcmcia.

The greyscale (monochrome) screens are easy to see in full sunlight; the color displays are less readable.

Note: These machines are tough but do not come with a floppy or cd...you'll need external drives.

If they look as if they'll do the job for you, I can provide more details.

Skip

http://home.comcast.net/~skip9/index.html

http://scc.i8.com

 

[JebusRocks]

Thanks SkipCox

Let me take a look and I will get back to you via a post here,

Thanks to all for the posts