Ruggedized notebooks have always had a steep starting price point, which in the past has scared away many hopefully buyers. The most notable rugged notebooks from the Panasonic Toughbook line start upwards of $2,000, and go above $4,000 for some versions. Systemax, one of the few "American Made" PC manufacturers, hopes to change this trend with a new rugged notebook of their own, starting at $999. Buyers are allowed to customize this model, with a starting point of an Intel T2350, 512MB RAM, 60GB Hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista Home, and a one-year warranty.Our review model had the following configuration:
- Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 667MHz FSB)
- Mobile Intel 945GMS Express Chipset
- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 3945AGN (802.11a/b/g)
- 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 1GB, maximum capacity 4GB)
- 120GB Western Digital SATA HD (shock protected mounting)
- 8x DVD (+/-R double layer) drive
- 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA, Matte)
- Intel GMA950 w/ up to 224MB
- PC-Card Slot, Smart Card Slot
- 4-in-1 media card reader
- VGA, Modem, 1Gb LAN, IEEE 1394,Serial, and Mic/Headphone connectors
- Three USB 2.0 ports
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.3x10.1x1.5"
- Weight: 5lbs 12.6oz actual, 6lbs 10.3oz travel weight
- 60W (20V x 3.25A) 100-240V AC adapter (13.6oz)
- 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery 4.4Ah (11oz)
- 1-Year Standard Limited Warranty
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