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When it comes to computers that work where most others would fail, there are two standout categories: rugged computers and industrial computers. However, unless you're deeply immersed in tech specs every day, it’s not always obvious what sets them apart. One’s built to get banged around…

So, you are shopping for a rugged laptop or tablet, and you see an option to upgrade its hardware with a mobile data card. You see options like EM7355 or EM7511, but the names alone don’t mean anything to you, nor do you really know what a mobile data card does. Luckily, Bob Johnson’s Co…

Rugged laptops and tablets are designed to withstand more abuse than their commercial counterparts. Public safety organizations, such as law enforcement and emergency responders, rely on this durability, along with their portable, field-ready technology, to keep equipment functioning in times when i…

This is a simple enough question. However, the answer is not as easy. There are a lot of variables that you have to consider when you’re trying to evaluate how long a battery should last.  The biggest obstacle to improving battery life is specific settings that can impact it. Settings lik…

Harsh Environments, No Problem! Picture this: You’re in the field, managing a construction project on a dirty, wet job site. You pull out your rugged laptop. "That thing is a tank,” the superintendent laughs. “Why not just drag around a sack of hammers while you're at it?" He then…