it usually means starting with changing the plastic case for some type of metal one. the exact type depends on just how rugged it needs to be. i have seen specs for magnesium and titanium ones. dust seals all round including the keyboard or even completely covering the upper surface, esp the LCD, with heavy plastic sometimes happens. ruggedized PC notebook computers vary from improved shock and dust resistance to ones designed to be used in hostile environments with acid vapors and such. you can safely assume that 3 times the price of the original portable is a good starting point when minimally ruggedized. i vaguely remember a place that would do it for any computer if you are willing to pay.
Herb..... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 18:23 Subject: Re: Leica R9/R8 digital back > >apparently, he took a stock Mac Powerbook too and not a ruggedized one. > > Aha (he chimed in) Herb, and what exactly would a ruggedized Mac > PowerBook entail exactly? > > Just curious,
