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New growing area for some of our Mobile Device Brokers: Rugged
Laptops
For the
"outdoor" type of worker...if you specialize in this market, profits will shortly come your way...but you must know
the basics of at least exactly WHAT constitutes a true Rugged Laptop.
These are – the Rugged Laptops, Phones, Mice, Drives and More – some of our Brokers are specializing
in these, and making out very good.
If you imagine that a computer is built tough because it
can fall off a desk without breaking, think again. Rugged computers, USB flash drives, mice, phones and other tough tech are
designed to comfortably survive unreasonable environments.
We at Clear-Cloud Network have seen some really tough "people"
using them....
In military and industrial circles, the term rugged
has a special connotation: the product is built with dangerous and hazardous environments in mind. Such products are often
more expensive than standard equipment, because you pay for durability. You don't get slick and streamlined designs, though.
two-early-rugged-laptop-pioneers
Acouple of Registered Mobile Device Brokers & Liquidation
Pros in Montana have been specializing in this fairly new market for 12 months or so, and are generating over $12,000 sales
monthly.
For
example, they recently located, acquired a batch of 33 rugged laptops (Fujitsu)
at around $257 each...the street price is about $1,874...the
units had a slight pigment off-set that was "dull" in the indoors...not able to be sold on store displays) of course
they were all 100% functional, worked fine. The Brokers in Montana (husband and wife team) successfully liquidated the entire
batch in less than 4 weeks. Their profits were very decent!
In some instances, these rugged products are tested and meet military
standards, such as MIL-STD. Products meeting these guidelines are designed to meet general expectations for toughness, including
operating effectively in sand, dust, fog and wind. They also can withstand sudden temperature changes, fungus and heat up
to 158°F, are resistant to vibration and laugh heartily at spraying liquids.
View our instructional YouTube Videos for a relevant "look" at
what's really a Rugged Laptop.
After you've replaced five or six company phones in a quarter, handing over these products to a particularly accident-prone
employee might just make sense. You wouldn't be alone in thinking so. A growing number of companies don't believe the technology
in which they invest is disposable; so they are supporting a steadily growing market. Rugged computing and telecommunications
products were an $880 million market in 2006 and are expected to grow 12.7 percent to $1.6 billion by 2011, according
to Venture Development Corp., a Natick, Mass.-based research company that we here at Clear-Cloud Network work with.
Government and military contracts are lucrative, so it is not surprising that most computer and technology
manufacturers make rugged versions of their equipment. There are also specialty ruggedization companies that will ruggedize
products either for resale or as a requirement for a customized contract.
Government and military contracts are lucrative, so it is not surprising that most computer and technology
manufacturers make rugged versions of their equipment. There are also specialty ruggedization companies that will ruggedize
products either for resale or as a requirement for a customized contract.
complying for shock but not for vibration, for example.
Gouzhiag
Laptop-SFT a Taiwan company we work with, recently unveiled its first fully ruggedized laptop, the Mapi XYR D430. The
system is one of the only in its class to simplify IT with seamless integration into existing infrastructure and deliver extreme
durability without compromising performance. The rugged laptop, intended for government and commercial customers, is available
today in the U.S. and starts at $3,899. For Registered Brokers, min. batch is 28 units, at around $443 each. They will have
minor case-to-frame cosmetic flaws though.
The laptop meets MIL-STD 810F standards from the Department of Defense
So, as a Broker you'll probably have to do a little more research if you plan on entering this market.
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Note
- we do not usually deal with Motorola laptops, this is a consumer vendor/BUT, the features that are in Motorola rugged laptops
are the same as the rugged laptops
you'll acquire from the IT Asset Disposal pipelines…………...but with slight cosmetic irregularities,
etc...BUT all are absolutely 100% functional and operational! Just "show" the
buyer the slight flaw...and provide him/her your business card so that you, as a Mobile computing Pro, will HAVE A LONG TERM
CLIENT!
Motorola Introduces Fully-Rugged Mobile Notebook and Workstation for Government and Public
Safety Users
fully-rugged, wireless-enabled mobile computers that give government,
public safety and enterprise mobile workers quick and secure access to vital information. Dr. Dre K. Sondress, our Corporate
VP (sales) here at Clear-Cloud recently was told, by Dolly Nuiture, at Motorola (product mngr) that these units "will
have many competitors."
These newest additions to the Motorola portfolio of
mission-critical communications solutions represent significant advancements in its fully-rugged mobile devices. The ML910
Rugged Notebook and MW810 Mobile Workstation offer optimized wireless computing performance and capabilities designed specifically
for the government user.
The ML910 Rugged Notebook
is designed to meet the requirements of military and public safety users and built to excel in tough environments. Optimized
for secure and reliable wireless communications, the ML910 Rugged Notebook features the first 13.3" widescreen display
providing higher resolution and more space to view multiple applications than other rugged notebooks in its class.
The fully-rugged MW810 Mobile Workstation is a vehicle-mounted computer that provides reliable and secure
wireless connectivity and processing power for mission- critical applications. The MW810 Mobile Workstation offers Intel®
Core™2 Duo processor options, a sunlight-readable display and programmable buttons that allow for quick access to critical
applications and remote assistance.
"Mobile workers
in mission-critical environments need fast, reliable and secure access to video and data information necessary for quicker
response and better decision-making," said Dave Janus, director of mobile off-load computing operations, Cheyenne Wy.
These new products offer important features and capabilities in high demand by government users who need powerful mobile computers
that can withstand the challenging conditions in the field.
If your buyers are outside a lot, these types will be in demand...although only around 5% to 7% of our
Registered Brokers are now moving these rugged laptops,
the numbers will only increase over the near future!
These rugged laptops include, as a standard feature a hard drive heater for startup and operation in freezing
temperatures and also has diagnostic software that monitors internal conditions and prevents outages due to extreme heat and
cold.
The typical rugged notebook is designed to excel
in wireless performance and is capable of integrating up to four radios including Wireless Local Area Network (LAN), Bluetooth®
wireless technology, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Wide Area Network (WAN) radios. In addition, Motorola offers software
to provide seamless and secure intelligent roaming across multiple wireless networks.
These laptops also support multiple internal radios for seamless multi-network roaming, providing reliable
connectivity—even at highway speeds. Many have
internal GPS and
Dead Reckoning GPS module options ensure reliable and accurate vehicle location verification.
Rugged Police
Laptops-What Makes them Different? Most of us have at one time or another been pulled over by the police. It’s an invitable
aspectof driving that we simply have to deal with at one time or another.
Regardless whether you have been pulled
over yet or not you probably have noticed the abnormal looking mounted laptop in all police cruisers. Sitting to the right
of the steering wheel these mobile notebook computers havebecome standard issue equipment in the law enforcement field. In
this article we will review of the different aspects that make these police laptop computers quite different from your average
laptop.
The
first main difference is that these laptops are equipped with a magnesium alloy casing that is extremely rugged. Because law
enforcement requires the best tools possible policedepartments made a decision a long time ago to install the most trustworthy
reliable mobile computers possible. The predominant choice across the country seems to be Panasonic Toughbooks.
Being one of the first manufacturers of rugged laptops many point to the Toughbook as these premier heavy duty laptop to
own. It’s no surprise that police departments across America have chosen panasonic to bethe computer of choice when
lives are on the line.
The next main aspect that sets these laptops apart is their ability to deal with moisture. From spilled coffee
to rain storms these laptops can take an amazing amount of punishment. Panasonic Toughbooks literally can be placed in a running
shower directly under the shower head for days and keep running.
One of the main designdifferences that makes
this possible is the absence of a cooling fan. Instead engineers have elected to go with a heat duct that funnels heat away
from the unit. Consequently allows for these computers to deal with outdoor work environments with ease.
One of the final major differences are
these laptops drop rating. Custom designed impact foam is present in all Toughbooks which make thelikelyhood of survival from
a crash much higher. Because police officers can find themselves in some very difficult situations they need a laptop that
can withstand anything that could come down the pike. Shockingly these laptops are rated for drops up to 6 feet.Reports have
even surfaced of officers and military personnel using these laptops to shield themselves from gun fire. While of coursethese
units are not rated for that they have been known to stop gunfire.
The thing is when an officer is on the beat
an internet connection simply makes his job much safer. Having a working laptop is imperative hence why law enforcement officials
accross the country have chosen Toughbooks as their laptop of choice.
Many that have
been pulled over for a routine stop have noticed a special police laptop computer screen custom mounted in the law enforcement
vehicle. Using a laptop mount these police laptops are mounted to the right of the driver’s seat in cop cars
such as the Crown Victoria and the Chevy Impala. It’s important to note that these heavy duty police car laptops
are far from your ordinary mobile computer.
You wouldn’t be alone if you wondered what type of laptops these
are and what makes a police laptop different. We will cover some of the essentials regarding how rugged police laptop
computers are, what brands are the most popular as well as where you might be able to find one for cheap.
Police Laptop Computers-Changing the
Scope of Law Enforcement
Without question technology with constant new features has changed the face of law enforcement. Not only
have nearly all police departments outfitted their fleet of police cruisers with new equipment like police laptops, the
FBI as well as TSA have begun to integrate software to work in tandem with officers equipment in the field.
Routine traffic stops now are yielding more information than ever increasing safety. From the ability to run license plates,
gps, to fast background checks to efficient scans of drivers’ licenses, the police laptop has revolutionized the law
enforcement field. Referred to by most officers as a mobile data terminals or MDT, mounted adjustable police laptop computers
are making the world a safer place to live as well as helping officers to be more informed prior to approaching vehicles.
Police
Notebook Computers-Brands Known for Being Rugged
One of the things that differentiate police notebook computers is that they are extremely
rugged. These are a completely different breed of laptops that can withstand some very intense conditions as well as extreme
impacts. The most popular police notebook computer brand these days hands down are Panasonic Toughbooks.
While other rugged police
notebook providers like Getac and the Dell XFR are occasionally utilized by officers however the Toughbook still remains the police notebook of choice. Panasonic
was the first on the scene with a rugged laptop and still today is considered the main leader of rugged police notebook computers
that can take a beating.
In situations where lives are at stake these rugged computers give a better advantage
to fields like law enforcement and military ensuring that things like water, dust and drops will not compromise the unit’s
functionality.
Law Enforcement Computers-Finding the Best Deal on a Police Computer
If you are serious about picking up a rugged police
notebook for personal use with a laptop stand computer mount there are a number of ways to find a better deal. You might be
quite amazed at the cost of some of these law enforcement computers but if you find yourself working in a situation where
you need a rugged notebook then it’s important to understand a couple of important points. The main aspect to understand
is that there are many retailers that sell new law enforcement rugged laptops like Panasonic Toughbooks however you can obtain
a refurbished unit for a fraction of the cost.
Most rugged computer outlets always give you the option to extend
the warranty for a small fee but this still ends up being much less than a brand new unit. It’s not uncommon to obtain
a refurbished ruggedized
laptop for half the
price. Many when they hear this initially are weary about this option but it’s important to understand that huge advancements
have been made in the refurbishment process. In the past it was a rather inexact science and resulted in the field getting
a bad name.
Nearly all major manufacturers now offer refurbished computers with full warranty options. In regards
to long term reliability and stability refurbished is now considered one of the best laptop deals out there to consider by
nearly all expert computer reviews.