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Gresso Extreme X3 Mobile Phone is SERIOUSLY Rugged

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When some companies say rugged you have to read the fine print to see just how rugged the device is. For instance, many rugged smartphones are only water resistant for a few minutes or can only resist a spill. Others will break if you drop them from a few feet…

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August 19th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

LaCie Rugged Mini: Portable Rugged Storage on the Go

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While LaCie isn’t new to the rugged hard drive market segment, they’re about to release a miniaturized version of their popular Neil Poulton designed hard drives, which are shock, drop and rain-resistant.…

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July 20th, 2011 by: Range

Panasonic Toughbook C1 Convertible Laptop: Rugged Without Looking Rugged

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What is it about rugged laptops that makes them so interesting? Is it the fact that you can take them on camping trips and not worry too much about scratching them? Or is it the fact that you can pretend to be on some sort of secret mission while you’re…

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June 27th, 2011 by: Range

Getac X500 Rugged Laptop Perfect for Jack Bauer Missions

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I’ve got no idea why I want one, but this rugged laptop from Getac does look surprisingly good. You’ve probably seen these types of laptops in movies, used by the military or if you’re a spy. The Getac X500 was designed to be extremely durable.…

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June 16th, 2011 by: Range

Ricoh PX Camera: Basic Looks for a Rugged Interior

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I’ve always been extremely careful with my Nikon D200, but it’s hard to do so all of the time. That’s why there are more and more durable cameras on the market. One of the latest is the compact Ricoh PX.…

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June 12th, 2011 by: Range

G-Form Extreme Sleeve Protects iPad from 12lb. Bowling Ball

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If you don’t think that duct tape is sufficient for protecting your iPad, you might want to check into this case from the guys at G-Form. Just how well will G-Form’s new Extreme Sleeve protect your iPad from damage?…

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April 10th, 2011 by: Technabob

Sonim XP3300 Force Phone is Rugged and Claims World’s Longest Talk Time

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Sonim makes all sorts of rugged phones and typically being rugged is all they are really known for. The latest offering from Sonim is rugged and has some other really cool features as well. The big feature is that the phone claims to have the world’s longest talk time on…

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February 15th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

Pentax WG-1 Optio Cameras Look Rugged Enough to Drop Off a Cliff, But Don’t

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Dropping a DSLR has never been an issue for me, but there are some places where those cameras just won’t cut it: you need something more rugged. That’s where Pentax’s Optio comes into play and I have to say that it looks pretty sturdy.…

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February 8th, 2011 by: Range

Seals Technology Rugged Mobile Phone Will Tell People Where You Are

The most dangerous thing about my job is being harassed by a web troll. Some folks, on the other hand, have the sort of jobs where they are out in a hostile environment alone and if they get hurt no one is around to help them. For these sorts of…

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October 24th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Pentax Optio W90 May be More Rugged Than You Are

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I have a friend that fell four feet the other day and broke his leg half off. Well, maybe not half off but enough that no one wants to hang out with him until he stops whining about it. Pentax has a new camera called the W90 that could have…

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February 25th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

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