WaterProof Laptop: for Outdoor Sports like Boating, etc.:
WaterProof, near Shockproof/DropProof (IBM says you can drop it 3 feet) [Ruggedized for Industrial Use]
TouchScreen VGA!!, 1gb HD, Internet Ready with IE 5.5
$600 (originally $4699 without the upgrades)

IBM 2489 Rugged Notebook Computer Model 600 ( More Specs, See IBM site,IBM sold for $4,699)
2489
2489
  • Full-size 8.2-in diagonal, transflexive, VGA mono display
  • Touch Screen with Microsoft Pen Extensions software
  • Weighs just 6.5 pounds
  • 486SXLC, 50-MHz processor and internal 8-KB high-speed memory cache
  • 16 MB RAM (expanded from 8-MB standard RAM)
  • PCMCIA slot that can house a Type I, II, or III card (for Floppy, CD, Network, etc)
  • Connectivity with RJ-11 phone jack, parallel & serial port, duplex speaker phone
  • Internal 28.8K modem with IE 5.5 for full Internet
  • Super Rugged with Sturdy built-in Handle, Rubber Bumpers and sealed magnesium case
  • Rugged 1.02 GB hard drive (expanded from 340-MB hard drive)
  • Standard rechargeable NiMh 2800-mAh battery
  • Loaded with Windows 95 OSR 2
  • Optional 2.4-GHz wireless LAN Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum radio LAN
  • Optional WAN radios to connect to Cellular/CDPD, ARDIS, or RAM networks (see)
Designed to withstand the harshest environments. The sealed magnesium case, firm hinges and monochrome display ensure that the unit can be safely used indoors or out. Rubber bumpers on the case are used to absorb shock. The keyboard and I/O ports are sealed to prevent the elements from affecting the performance of the computer. The display is also fully ruggedized with shock mounts and sealed by an elastomer gasket to keep out both liquid and dirt. The internal hard drive is built to withstand the most demanding, rugged environments. Compare to IBM's Rugged 60P Model Pentium for $7,400

FOR SALE $600.00 (originally sold for $4699 by IBM in 98)
IBM Rugged Laptop with Touch Screen:
1gb Hard Drive, 16mb RAM,28k Modem,PCMCIA,Win95B,Battery, Charger, VGA mono with Touch Screen!, Internet Ready.
Works Great! $600 (562)867-3230
Check out http://www.relaypoint.net/~patriot/ibm_specs5.htm,    http://www.relaypoint.net/~patriot/ibm

  • Rugged is an understatement:
          IBM almost says it's OK to drop it 3 feet, pour a bucket of water on it or jump on it.
  • IBM sold this near-Indestructible Laptop for $4,699 in 1998.
  • The ''Touch Screen'' lets you just touch the screen to act as a mouse: designed for Rugged ''Industrial'' Use.
  • Great for those that take a laptop everywhere.
  • Great for lawyers, contractors, inventory-takers that just want to touch-screen entries of inventory.
  • Not optimum for High-Res Graphics, but best for on-the-go writers.
  • Used battery should last over an hour (charges in 45 minutes, while you work): new 4500mAh batteries last 4 hours
  • It was originally used by a major insurance company. I've used it to type court briefs and take notes in seminars
  • I love it: this is an extra laptop I don't need at the moment. I'll even help you get started with it.
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