The Toughest Tech Devices on the Planet

The Toughest Tech Devices Planet eרT חם Snapshot - What is Rugged IT? Rugged IT is hardware that is designed to operate in extremely harsh environments and conditions. There are three generally accepted levels of ruggedization: Semi-Rugged devices Usually enhanced versions of commercial off-the-shelf hardware (COTS). The components are the same, but they are protected better. Fully-Rugged devices Designed from the inside-out to work in extreme temperatures, to be impervious to being dropped, to resist shocks and vibrations and to be dustproof and waterproof Ultra-Rugged devices Designed to meet precise specifications for military use, are made to handle the harshest environmental conditions. An ultra-rugged laptop can be left out in a sandstorm or frozen in a blizzard. The Standards to Meet MIL-STD-810F (Military Standard) A miljtary standard, issued in 1962, which establishes a set of teśts for determining equipment suitability to military operations. ► MIL STD 810F includes țesting protocols to simulate environmental stresseș from rain, humidity, salt fog, sand/dust, vibration, shock, temperature, étc. Windows Įt is an all-encompassing standard that is frequently used. for ruggedization testing by mobile computer manufacturers. IP Certification Mobile computers are rated according to internațional standards for ingress protection (IP). 1P Codes classify the degrees of protection provided by electrical enclosures from dust, water and impact. Higher numbers indicate a higher tolerance to dust and water e.g. a unit with an IP65 certification will withstand exposure to dust and water better than a unit with an IP54 certification. The Toughest of the Tough Tech Devices Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 Mk3 Specs > Dust and dirt-resistant display, keyboard and touchpad A shock-mounted, removable hard disk drive Full magnesium alloy case with handle Why is it so tough? It has a 6 Feet (180cm) Drop Rating. It passed MIL-STD 810F military standard specifications and is IP65 Certified. Cost Approx. $5,000 Samsung Rugby Smart Phone Specs 3.7-inch super AMOLED display 4G network connectivity Front - and rear-facing cameras atat Why is it so tough? Can survive 6.6-foot drops and withstand temperatures from -60 degrees Fahrenheit to more than 160 degrees Fahrenheit. It passed MIL-STD 810F military standard specifications, meaning it's shockproof, dustproof and can be immersed in up to a meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Cost $449 Slava Tyukalov's Custom USB Flash Drive Specs > Titanium-covered graphite/aluminium composite metal body Waterproof Resistant to shock, vibration and static > 1GB or 2GB Why is it so tough? Thanks to its metal composition, it can withstand 2,000 Ibs of pressure. Cost $197/$247 Zypad WR1100 Wrist Computer Specs > 1.5 pounds An electronic compass, a biometric fingerprint reader and an integrated GPS module Fiberglass-reinforced nylon/magnesium alloy case Why is it so tough? The device meets military standards for protection against extreme temperatures, humidity, shock, altitude and water (when submerged no more than three feet). Cost Approx. $2,000 Olympus TG-820 Digital Camera Specs > iHS technology (intelligent, high-sensitivity, and high-speed) 12 Megapixels Waterproof to 33 feet Why is it so tough? It can be dropped from a height of 6.6 feet, can snap photos in 14°Fahrenheit and can withstand 220 pounds of pressure. OLYMPUS HyperCrystal View Cost $299 Panasonic Gold SD Cards Specs 8GB-64GB Waterproof Shock-proof Magnet-proof X-ray proof Why is it so tough? They are resistant to extreme temperature – can work in temperatures ranging from -13F (-25C) to +185F (- Also, have in-built protection against power failures. Panasonic HOI(1) 32GB READ 95- WRITE 80 MB/s Cost $30 upwards References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugged_computer http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/rugged-IT http://www.steves-digicams.com/Panasonic-SDHC-I.JPG http://static.trustedreviews.com/94/cde3e6/6135/8262-HC0650738.jpg http://www.impulse-corp.co.uk/images/media/general/1190317945-07.jpg http://www.ruggedpcreview.com/3_definitions_rugged_specs_guide.html http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/08/0lympus_TG-820_announced http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/why-ip54-ip65-testing.asp http://www.houseofjapan.com/images/2012/02/kyoceraduraplusphone.jpg http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/7/4/Tyukalov_USB_Memory_Key_1.jpg http://www.parvus.com/ProductImages/MainProductImages/WR-1100-conn640.jpg http://www.toughdepot.com/media/cf-31/ss_size1/panasonic-cf-31-toughbook.jpg http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/09/9-tough-tech-gadgets_n_1503967.html http://rcdn.photographyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/oly_tg820_s_Icd.jpg http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/sg/hi/84/sghi847zkaatt/i847_400x400_large1_cf.jpg http://cdn-static.zdnet.com/i/r/story/70/00/018795/getac-z710-1-620x465.jpg?hash=LmyzAzR4Mw&upscale=1 Roaming Technologies www.roamingtech.com.au 0000 0000