Hi Michael and Anita I used a Panasonic Toughbook for field work in southeast Alaska, and have to say, I was rather disappointed. It performed ok in downpours, but not the constant drizzle, when the mouse would go haywire, and the computer would freeze up until it was allowed to completely dry out. Perhaps it was a fault with my computer, but still something to bear in mind.
Regards Megan Megan Klaar PhD student- Hydroecology University of Birmingham, UK > Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 14:11:15 -0700 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] waterproof laptop recommendation > To: [email protected] > > Hi Michael, > > I have a Panasonic Toughbook (CF-Y4) that I am very happy with. It is > lightweight (about 3 lbs), resistant and the battery lasts for 6-7 hours. > They tend to be a bit more expensive, but I bought mine refurbished from this > site and have not had any problems. > > http://www.toughbookxchange.com > > Anita > > Anita I. Stone, Ph.D. > Assistant Professor > Department of Biology > Grand Valley State University > Allendale MI 49401 > USA > Office: (616) 331-2812 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Michael Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am requesting a recommendation for a waterproof laptop. I am confused by > the adverts of "rugged", "semi-rugged", etc. My needs are fairly simple - a > laptop I can use in the rain (it doesn't have to be tough enough to be > dropped from a building!) - lightweight for carrying out to the field and > rainproof. I would appreciate any informaiton anyone could provide - thanks > in advance. > > Michael Russell > Biology Department > Villanova University > Villanova, PA 19085 > USA > > Voice: 610-519-4695 > FAX: 610-519-7863 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.homepage.villanova.edu/michael.russell/ _________________________________________________________________ Win Indiana Jones prizes with Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000002ukm/direct/01/
