I've considered installing a desktop in my truck. I have plenty of room in my ultraloft. My only concern is the constant vibrations and jarring while going down the road. Should I not bother, or are current desktops fairly resistant to this?
I've considered installing a desktop in my truck. I have plenty of room in my ultraloft. My only concern is the constant vibrations and jarring while going down the road. Should I not bother, or are current desktops fairly resistant to this?
Police and military are the first thing that came to mind.
OP may do well to contact a department (he's on the road; he has plenty to choose from) and ask which company they use for their field equipment and outfitting.
Perhaps they would even have some practical advice to offer.
There are a bunch of ruggedized desktops on the market these days. They typically range from slightly more expensive mini desktops that have few/no fans to dust and water sealed units. You can check out the specs for those and see which one seems best if you want to go that route, I wouldn't be surprised if Lenovo sells at least one.
It's a bit cliche and totally off brand for this forum, but a Panasonic Toughbook is the only "right" answer for an OTR driver, given it's ubiquity in the cabs of oil/gas trucks and surveying rigs. It's no gaming laptop, but it'll probably outlast just about anything else you might buy instead.