They won't say exactly how rugged it is, but Asus' follow up to the R2H Ultra Mobile PC is being touted as a "semi-ruggedized" UMPC. It's one of the first we've seen with a swiveling 7-inch 800x480 display (so you can use it like a tablet PC) and it also comes with integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The built-in keyboard is a welcome addition and there's even an ExpressCard slot to get your WWAN on. It looks a little chunky to me (like a portly ultraportable), but if it can withstand a few falls, it'll be the UMPC of choice for anyone with clumsy hands.
Asus Reveals Rugged UMPC [Crave UK]
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