Economical semi-rugged notebook with terrific wide screen
(by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer)

Twinhead's Durabook D13RI, introduced in the summer of 2006, is a notebook you can rely on when a standard plastic laptop won't do. It combines state of the art technology with many common sense rugged design features. The D13RI incorporates the Intel Dothan CPU with 533 MHz front-side bus speed in combination with the Intel 915GM chipset to provide very good performance and long battery life (the machine can be ordered with a variety of Pentium and Celeron M processors).

The D13RI uses a magnesium top and bottom case to protect the LCD and internal components. There is also a spill-resistant keyboard and additional sealing around the touchpad and hardware controls to protect against spillage. Inside, anti-shock material is used to protect memory, CPU and the hard drive from the effects of an occasional drop. We consider the Durabook D13RIa well executed and economically priced example of a semi-rugged notebook for mobile professionals. The fact that it has a terrific 1280x800 WXGA widescreen and can be ordered with a DVD Dual drive is icing on the cake.