Re: Panasonic Toughbook 18 - accessory prices WOW

That sounds about right... Batteries range from $150 on up. 


On Tue, 5 Oct 2004 15:01:12 -0400, Dan Bale <dbale@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Talk about sticker shock!
> 
> We're looking at a solution that involves buying a fair quantity of
> Panasonic Toughbook 18's.  These are ruggedized tablet PCs that meet
> military specs.  The prices *seem* appropriate for their design and 3-year
> warranty.
> 
> But, man-oh-man, the accessories!
> 
> $240 for the extra battery
> $175 for the battery charger
> $110 for the car charger
> 
> These appear to be competitive prices based on a quick price search on the
> web. As I have not been in the laptop market personally, I'm not familiar
> with what's out there as far as pricing is concerned.  But, what the ......
> 
> <chin getting skinned from dragging on the floor>
> 
> db
> 
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