General Dynamics GoBook XR-1 Rugged Notebook

This notebook can sure as hell withstand rough handling, but too bad it wouldn't be able to withstand fire, especially from the inside. The GoBook XR-1 will be available later this month. It is powered by a Intel Core Duo processor and includes all of the wireless features (Wi-Fi, WWAN, Bluetooth, GPS) that would make this laptop great for outdoorsy stuff that some people actually like to do—whoda thunk it that people actually enjoy the outdoors? This laptop is lightweight, and has a rugged outer casing and backlit keys. It will sell for a hefty $4,300. – Travis Hudson More »

General Dynamics Itronix XR-1: Notebook for Guerillas and Gorillas

If you're really rough on your laptop, you might consider a General Dynamics Itronix XR-1 Rugged Notebook, the smallest and lightest the company has made yet. If you're not familiar with General Dynamics, its a supplier of lots of weapons and high-tech devices to the military, many of which can't even be whispered about. So the word "rugged" to General Dynamics must mean "drop from an airplane and keeps on ticking." More »