Rifle Target  

We recently designated eight ThinkPad laptops for use in field and vehicle semi-ruggedized computing environments such as in public safety, utilities, construction and the military. The ThinkPad X200, X301, X200s, X200 Tablet, T400, T500, R400 and SL300 laptops meet a barrage of military specifications tests and are enhanced with specially-designed durability features such as an air-bag like protection system and a roll cage in certain models. Because field computing requires excellent screen viewability, we also added a new optional 680-nit high brightness panel to its most popular laptop, the ThinkPad T400 laptop. Baked, battered, blistered and blown with sand, Lenovo put the lineup of  ThinkPad laptops through the gauntlet to pass a significant number of specifications for military-grade computing. We stopped just short of shooting one with a M16. Here is what the ThinkPad's were subjected to: Low Pressure – Tests operation at 15,000 feet Humidity – Cycles 95 percent humidity through the environment Vibration (operational and non-operational) – Jostles and jolts the laptops to make sure they can withstand shocks High Temperature – Simulates high heat conditions by baking the laptop up to 140 degrees Low Temperature – Tests operation at minus 4 degrees Temperature Shock – Fluctuates between minus 4 and up to 140 degrees to test operation Dust – Blows dust for an extended amount of time It's reassuring to know just how rugged a ThinkPad really is. David Hill