MIL Spec Laptop Takes The Punches

The MobileForce M220, a commercial laptop PC, complies with MIL-STD 810F, IP54, IEC529, and IEC68, making it highly rugged and rough-road worthy. The computer can survive three-foot drops and will operate in virtually any environment of dust/dirt, moisture, vibration, cold/heat from -4ºF to +130ºF, high altitudes, and explosive atmospheres. Features include a 1.4 GHz Dothan LV processor, 400-MHz FSB, support for up to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM, a 14.1" TFT XGA LCD with 64 MB of shared RAM, and a selection of quick-swap, hard-disk drives (40, 60, or 80 GB) and optical drives (DVD, CD-ROM, and combo DVD/floppy or CD/floppy). For direct sunlight applications, an optional outdoor viewable display and A/R reflective coating is available. A touch screen option is also available. The main battery powers the M220 for up to four hours and an optional second battery adds two more hours. Single-unit price starts at $3,495. GETAC INC., Lake Forest, CA. (949) 699-2888.