WTB: Rugged Tablet / Laptop

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Shrapz

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#311832 18-Feb-2024 13:54

Am doing a heap of data logging work at the moment which is requiring me to have a laptop/tablet around.

Am weary of my good gear getting ruined as it is thrown around in the back of a car, on top of motors and cabinets etc.

Looking for either a rugged tablet or laptop

Requirements:

Windows 10 or capable of running windows 10

USB port

Good battery or a model with readily available batteries that i can purchase

Does not need a superfast processor

I dont care about cosmetics

Looking for as cheap as possible, if you have something sitting around doing nothing or not selling something due to cosmetics then i am your buyer!

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#3197179 18-Feb-2024 19:15

This is as cheap as it is going to get

https://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/laptops/laptops/other/auction-4561251019.htm

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caffynz

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#3197196 18-Feb-2024 20:33

I have been putting off putting my old laptop on here for sale; would a Lenovo Thinkpad A475 14" interest you? I don't know how easily you can find batteries for this laptop though - other than the 2 on TradeMe currently.

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#3197197 18-Feb-2024 20:38

This is cheaper. ;)

Panasonic toughbook CF50 | Trade Me Marketplace

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#3197267 18-Feb-2024 22:23

xpd:
This is cheaper. ;)

Panasonic toughbook CF50 | Trade Me Marketplace

Not fit for purpose :)

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k1w1k1d

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#3197269 18-Feb-2024 22:33

Why do you not treat a vital piece of test equipment with a little more respect?

My faithful work ASUS laptop has served me well for over four years in all sorts of environments and in all weathers. It has seen lots of motors and cabinets of all shapes and sizes but has never been "thrown around in the back of a car". It goes back into its briefcase after each use and is carefully placed in my service vehicle.

Shrapz

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#3197272 18-Feb-2024 22:44

Thanks guys, I will monitor and see if anything else comes up but have had a look at ebay and can spend around the $300 mark for a Dell Rugged tablet or laptop with acceptable spec's. Was keen on purchasing local hence trying here first

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#3197273 18-Feb-2024 22:50

k1w1k1d:

Why do you not treat a vital piece of test equipment with a little more respect?

My faithful work ASUS laptop has served me well for over four years in all sorts of environments and in all weathers. It has seen lots of motors and cabinets of all shapes and sizes but has never been "thrown around in the back of a car". It goes back into its briefcase after each use and is carefully placed in my service vehicle.

Good to hear you are looking after your gear. Mine is a tool and is treated as such and am looking for something that can handle what can/will/may be thrown at it.