Re: [PCTECH] Panasonic Toughbook 18 - accessory prices WOW

[Joel Cochran <jrc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, we are developing real-time software for field collection, and
our intended hardware is the Toughbook 18.  I went to a users conference
in DC last year.  Most of the customers there are military, police, and
intelligence agencies (average deployment around 800+ units per group). 
The VP of the division was there and he literally "bowled" a toughbook
running a video down the aisle.  Someone at the other end picked it up
and the video was still running.  These are seriously impressive
machines!

Joel
http://www.rpgnext.com


On Tue, 2004-10-05 at 19:01, Dan Bale 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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