Tough Technology
In pretty much every class of gadget, there is a subclass that is marketed based on its high level of durability. I’m not sure if there are tough desktop PC’s. I used to work in an industrial environment. The old 486 that ran the tally for the plant sat on a hand cut piece of upholstery foam to protect it from the vibration.
Tough laptops are commonplace. I just recently reviewed a great looking tough cell phone that was the same color and materials as DeWalt power tools. That is smart marketing. It was out of stock at the website.
I guess the basic premise of builing something tough is to imagine the possible adversities and compensate for them. What are the common enemies of gadgets? Basically, there is impact, vibration, dirt and water. Extreme temperatures may sometimes be an issues will atmospheric pressure.
Here is a story about a ToughBook that stopped a bullet.
