Utilities Computers and Field Service Computers

Utilities Computers and Field Service Computers are required to protect against dirt, rain, and accidental drops. Rugged computers keep dirt and sand out to protect internal parts. Working in the rain is no longer a problem with the water proof design which keeps liquids from causing any damage. Most importantly, drops will not stop productivity thanks to thorough shock tests that meet military standards.

Utilities field technicians must face outdoor conditions every day. Not only do technicians have to face the outdoor environment, the Field Service Computers used by them must also deal with this. Most standard notebook computers were designed to be used in indoor environments. Though these standard notebook computers can be used for outdoor environments, they face some limitations that can ultimately render them useless.

The first of the limitations is the fact that the standard notebook computer is usually not designed to take damage from shocks due to dropping the notebook computer or other forms of impact damage. Field technicians will be surrounded by hard surfaces such as rock and concrete. Dropping a notebook computer on any of these surfaces will likely shatter the LCD screen or break the unit in some other form or way.

A rugged notebook computer, however, is designed to be able to absorb the shock from drops or other forms of impact. While standard notebook computers are lacking in shock protection, the rugged notebook computer is designed with military standards of shock absorption in mind. This means that the design effectively prevents any damage to the notebook computer’s LCD and internal components such as the CPU and motherboard.

Since field technicians are required to work outdoors, even in rain conditions, a water resistant notebook computer is a must. The only way a standard notebook computer can be used in rain conditions is to use a water resistant keyboard cover or to work under a tarp. Both of these solutions are still limited, however. With a water resistant keyboard cover water is only prevented from entering through the keyboard. The ports of a notebook computer are still vulnerable to water entering in and causing damage. Working under a tarp may not be able to address the changing winds in a rain storm. Fortunately rugged notebook computers have not only a water resistant keyboard but also sealed ports to prevent water from entering into the notebook computer and allowing field technicians to work in even rainy conditions.

Utilities Computers and Field Service Computers are designed to work in outdoor environments that are normally unforgiving to standard notebook computers, the rugged notebook computers can be used effectively for outdoor environments regardless of weather. This is invaluable for field technicians as they are able to not only use a notebook computer for necessary applications but also have the peace of mind of knowing that the notebook computer is designed to be durable and water resistant. The rugged notebook computer is the definitive choice for the telecom and field service industries that require the usage of notebook computers.