The Plot Quickens:Ruggedized' Laptops
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Staff Many of the navigation software programs on the market today rely on the use of a notebook or laptop computer. You can either plan your routes at home and then upload them later, or you can use the notebook to interface with your GPS and autopilot while under way. The only problem with this is that notebook computers tend to be very fragile, and are not made to stand up to the boating environment.
Laptop Battery However, a new breed of "ruggedized" notebooks now on the market can be dropped from as high as 3 feet with no damage to the hard drive or LCD screen. They can also take a moderate dousing with no damage to the keyboard, screen or internal workings. And they do this without sacrificing weight, computing speed or reliability.
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Thinkpad Two leading ruggedized units are the Panasonic CF-25 and the Argonaut. The CF-25 is a Pentium 133 MHz with a 1.35 GB-hard drive, 8 MB of RAM and a 10.4-inch active matrix LCD screen. It is fully shock-mounted and water resistant, yet only weighs 7 pounds. The unit retails at about $4,000. For more information, contact Jeffrey Ayers from the RMG Group at 212-261-4279.
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Though basically the same hardware configuration as the CF-25, the Argonaut is a slightly more expensive unit ($4,600) due to its increased water resistance. It is completely shock-mounted, and the rubber cover that encases the entire computer not only helps combat shock and vibration, it is a real asset at keeping the unit from sliding on a rocking boat. For more information contact George Kutis from Advance Tech Source at 619-646-0880.
