Total Cost of Ownership - Rugged Mobile Computers

In the Long Run, Do Rugged Computers Cost Less Than Regular Laptops?

A recent study published by Venture Development Corporation (VDC), an independent market research and strategy-consulting firm stated that “mobile device end users lost an average of 75 minutes of productivity each time the device failed. With the average device failing as many as 20 times per year, that can translate into as much as $4,000 in lost revenues per employee per year”. This study also found that the average annual failure rate for non-rugged notebooks was estimated at approximately 30% while annual failure rates for rugged notebooks were less than one-third the non-rugged rate, or approximately 9%. For more on this study, contact Group Mobile at gm-marketing@groupmobile.com and request that the TCO Study be sent to you.

Toughbook Test

This is a great video that shows the tough testing that goes on at the Panasonic factory before Toughbooks are released. Click here for a full list of Panasonic Toughbooks and current pricing.

LEDCO - Airbag Safety

Check out this video on airbag safety and vehicle computer mounts. Click here for a list of vehicle mount and find the right one for you.

Does your laptop travel with you in your vehicle?

If so, there are several benefits to mounting your laptop in your vehicle. The most important reason for doing so is for safety reasons. By safely securing your laptop in a mount you prevent your laptop from flying across your vehicle and possibly hitting you should you break suddenly. Some vehicle mounting companies are airbag compliant which means that the mount will not interfere with the airbag. One example is Gamber Johnson. Another great benefit to mounting your laptop in your vehicle is that you get a stronger GPS signal when integrating a GPS antenna. Check out some vehicle specific mounting options for your laptop by clicking here.

Panasonic Toughbook Y5 Business Rugged Laptop

The new Panasonic Toughbook Y5 Business Rugged Laptop now comes with 1GB memory vs. only 512MB and at a lower price! The Toughbook Y5 also comes with a 14.1" LCD screen, Integrated Combo Drive and only weighs 3.7 lbs. The Toughbook Y5 is also wireless ready for Sprint and Verizon wireless networks. Did I mention it had a 6 hour battery life? Perfect for the business traveler or anyone that wants a slick, light dependable laptop with great battery life.

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Interested in a Rugged Computer? Figure out what you need:

Group Mobile has a great tool for those of you that want a rugged mobile computer but aren’t sure what you want in it. Learn about the different degrees of ruggedness, display characteristics, keyboard features, integrated options, vehicle mounts, office docks and much more. Fill out this questionnaire and learn about the options available to you.

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A Full Blown PC Under 3lbs & ULTRA Rugged!

The new Rugged SwitchBack Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) from Black Diamond Advanced Technology (BDAT) is a revolutionary new product designed with the military, public safety, field service, utility, logistics and transportation in mind. Weighing only 3 pounds, the SwitchBack has some great features such as a hot swappable battery, removable hard drive, condensed QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen and pointing device. The SwitchBack also comes with a sunlight viewable display and can run multiple operating systems.

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Group Mobile Ranked # 32 in the 2007 CRN Fast Growth 100 List!

The CRN Fast Growth 100 List is an annual list of the 100 top solution providers that have achieved rapid growth in revenue over the past two years. “This year's Fast Growth 100 companies come in all shapes and sizes. But what they share is a passion for growing their businesses at warp speed. And it's the benefits that come with being a big company that spur these solution providers to get big fast.” – Jeanette Boyne, CRN Magazine

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