U.S. Military Recruits Lenovo ThinkPad

U.S. Military Recruits Lenovo ThinkPad

Tough on your laptop? Can’t seem to find a portable computer that can stand up to the wear and tear of regular business travel? dell laptop battery Then you need a computer that’s strong… Army strong.

Earlier this year, Lenovo announced eight ThinkPad laptop models have been enlisted for use in a variety of untraditional computing environments, including utilities, construction, and military fields. These laptops have stood up to an diverse assault of U.S. Military testing.

From unyielding wind and sand to extreme temperatures in theaters like Afghanistan and Iraq, the military needs their equipment to work in harshest corners of the world. Whether or not military technology works really can be a matter of life or death and the Lenovo ThinkPad persevered through a laundry list tests. The laptop met requirements for:

 Low pressure

 Humidity

 Vibration

 High Temperatures (By baking the laptop at 140 degrees)

 Low Temperatures

 Fluctuations in Temperatures (Changing temperature between -Dell Inspiron 8600 Battery, Dell Inspiron 6400 Battery, Dell Inspiron E1505 Battery, Dell GD761 Battery and 140 degrees during operation)

 Dust and Sand

If the Lenovo ThinkPad can withstand these harsh conditions, Dell Inspiron 8600 Battery,it can certainly operate in your corporate jungle.

Lenovo ThinkPad models ready for deployment are the X200, X301, X200s, X200 Tablet, T400, T500, R400, and the SL300. In addition to durability, the U.S. Military selected the ThinkPad because of its high brightness screen. Anyone who’s owned a laptop understands the sun’s reflection can make visibility difficult. Combine this with sand and other extreme conditions, operation can become almost impossible. For optimal visibility consider the ThinkPad T400. It comes with a 680-nit high brightness panel screen.

If you’d like to see photos of the ThinkPad going through its rigorous testing process, click here. You’ll see how the ThinkPad survived in the heat, the cold, and on the field. Pricing for the Lenovo Thinkpad starts at about $1,350.

Toshiba Satellite: The Tradition Continues

The Satellite is one of the longest running notebooks from Toshiba, the company that created the world’s first IBM compatible laptop way back in 1985. Today,Dell Inspiron 6400 Battery, the Satellite is available in several models distinguished by processing power and price. Since the Satellite’s inception, it has remained a staple of the entry to midrange notebook market. The continued success of the Satellite series has been driven by flexibility and the latest line is no exception.

The Satellite delivers eight unique model options that cater to a diverse group of users. With diagonal wide-screen displays that range from 13.3” to 17” these laptops give consumers exactly what they want. From screens that are great for watching movies to smaller alternatives designed for an international flight in coach, the Satellite is a smart option.

Like all laptops, the internal battery will eventually lose its charge resulting in less work time. Fortunately, Toshiba makes it pretty easy to replace the battery down the line. Be sure to verify the voltage and amp rating of the battery prior to purchase. This will make finding a replacement much easier.Dell Inspiron E1505 Battery, Also, make sure the battery is 100% OEM compatible.

Speaking of recharging your batteries. Your laptop is probably not the only device that needs to be continually recharged. Peripherals like I-pods, cell phones, and external hard drives need plenty of juice to keep working. Thanks to recent innovations by Toshiba, you can now power these through the Satellite. Its called USB Sleep-and-Charge technology. Dell Inspiron 8600 Battery, Dell Inspiron 6400 Battery, Dell Inspiron E1505 Battery, Dell GD761 Battery This feature allows you to connect almost any electronic device to your laptop via the USB port and viola! You’ve got a charged cell phone on the go.

The Toshiba Satellite L300 is the most economical of the lot and runs at about $500. If you’re looking for more power, the Toshiba Satellite E105 is the most expensive at roughly $1,200. No matter which model you choose,Dell GD761 Battery, its not a bad deal for a new notebook computer.