Rugged vs. Commercial

The field-work environment is tough. Mobile computers deployed in the field have to be even tougher to withstand the rough usage of a normal day.

The Psion Teklogix second generation WORKABOUT PRO is made for the task:

• IP rating of 65
• Hard-capped, million-cycle rated keys
• Tempered glass touch screens
• Ergonomic design for all-day usage

Can commercial-grade handhelds offer the same level of ruggedness? No.

Commercial-grade handhelds are initially less expensive. In the long run, however, they are much more expensive. Why? They break easily and must be replaced frequently. Rugged vs. Commercial: Considering the Total Cost of Ownership of Handheld Devices, a White Paper comparing rugged and commercial devices, offers an in-depth discussion on the subject.

Even the products of our leading competitors do not meet the “toughness” criteria of the Psion Teklogix product line. Consider the images below. On the right is the interior of a competitor’s vehicle-mount computer. On the left is the interior of a Psion Teklogix vehicle-mount computer. The images speak for themselves.