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FixitUp Find: Hummer Roughneck Computer

November 3, 2006/—There are tools, and there are tools. Some we use to build, others to manage our business.

For contractors, both need to be tough. “Ruggedized” notebook computers are designed to absorb shock and temperature extremes and promise extreme durability, so I tried to kill one and see if that’s true or marketing hoo-ha from the manufacturer.

The Unit. The Hummer laptop (yes, like the trucks) is a laptop made by Itronix, a company specializing in computing solutions for heavy industry, law enforcement and the military. The Hummer passes Mil-Spec (Military Specification) 810F for extreme temperature and impact resistance.

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Tara

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