The Panasonic Toughbook line of rugged notebooks has been around for a while, but with there being a big need for tablets out in the field, having a detachable 2-in-1 in the line made a lot of sense. That’s what the company has in the Toughbook 33, a hulking, well-protected machine that doesn’t skimp on […]
The Kyocera DuraForce PRO is a rugged smartphone built like a brick, and we mean that in a good way. The phone measures 5.8″ x 2.9″ x .5″ and weighs 8.1 ounces, which is on the heavy side. But where it lacks for being svelte, it makes up in hardiness — this phone is designed to withstand […]
Looking for a rugged phone that makes no compromises? The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active offers the best of both worlds — all the great features of the Galaxy S7, but in a rugged, dust-proof, shatterproof, and waterproof body. Yes, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are water-resistant, but they are anything but rugged — you definitely don’t […]
The regular Galaxy S line gets all of the attention, but the Active version of Samsung’s flagship phone is arguably the better pick in any given year. Samsung has gotten into the habit of making tougher, thicker flagship phones with no sacrifices made on the spec sheet, making the Active phones perfect choices for power […]
When the Zn in-ear monitors first were announced, V-Moda made some big claims for their first new earphones in a four-year span — basically, that they would not only blow away other earphones, but stand toe-to-tie with a few pretty good pairs of headphones out there, too. Even more intriguing, they had the promise of […]
While Samsung is going for tiny with their line of portable SSDs, SanDisk is emphasizing ruggedness. Their new SanDisk Extreme 510 Portable SSD is built to survive extremes while featuring most of the premium features usually found in external SSDs — but not quite all of them. The Extreme 510 is a USB 3.0 drive, […]
If you want to stay connected at the beach or in the mountains — or you just want to use your phone in the rain — you will need a case that offers great protection. Recently, we reviewed the TAKTIK 360 from Lunatik. That was a great case, but it might be more than you need, […]
We usually associate Urban Armor Gear with great (if bulky) protective smartphone cases that can withstand drops and hold up to all kinds of inclement weather. They’re the cases that excel when gadgets need to go on adventures with you, but now it looks like they aren’t content to limit themselves to just smartphones and […]
Well, this looks familiar. Just a couple of days after Motorola and Verizon announced the Droid Turbo 2, Motorola is dropping (literally) the Moto X Force, which is the same as the Droid Turbo 2 but for almost everyone else. Verizon usually needs their own phones because of their CDMA network, which requires a different […]
It’s a little surprising, considering that tablets are the more mobile devices, but Dell built up their Rugged line with notebooks and 2-in-1s before finally building a rock-solid tablet in the new Latitude 12 Rugged. The tablet looks to be as technically proficient as it is tough — the 11.6″ HD display is combined with […]
LaCie’s extremely popular Rugged series has been updated and it’s now better than ever. Designed by Neil Poulton, the drive has risen to the ranks over the years thanks to its bold and tough design – and this time around, it’s even tougher. To that effect, you’ll be covered for drops up to 2 meters (6.6 […]
We’ve seen the portable speaker designed as a clutch done before, but this might be the best crack at it yet. To that effect, the Fugoo Style isn’t just a looker – but it has some seriously good audio chops that make it one of the better portable Bluetooth speakers out there. For a speaker […]
Sometimes you need a little extra protection for your iPad. Perhaps you are using it outdoors or you are worried about it slipping from your child’s hands. In either case, you’ll need a heavy duty case like the Gumdrop DropTech Color. This case is very well built, with a rugged, tire tread pattern to improve […]
Philips is letting loose with three new portable Bluetooth speakers at CES this year, and all of them are ready to take some punishment on the road.
If you have ever seen what happens to an iPad when if falls a few feet on its corner, then you’ll understand why heavy duty cases like the Gumdrop Hideaway are needed. This case is very well built, with a cool, tire tread pattern to improve your grip. The corners in particular are reinforced to […]
We all love our iPhone 5, but we too often neglect to protect it properly from the elements. Fortunately, Incipio’s ATLAS Case is designed both for clumsy folk, as well as for adventurous types. This super tough case provides multiple layers of protection for your iPhone, effectively protecting it from water, dirt and drops. And it […]
The Boombot Rex is not Boombotix’ first crack at a portable wireless speaker, but it is their first crack at making one that combines the portability and durability they’re known for with audio quality that surpasses average. In that sense, the Rex, the beneficiary of a successful Kickstarter campaign, is a fine effort and, ultimately, […]
Party on with Jam Party, a dual speaker wireless bluetooth boombox. This nifty looking speaker comes with a 12 hour rechargeable battery, a built-in handle, and enough sound to kick off your own mini rager. The design of the Jam Party is fun and premium looking. It comes in four very bright flavors: Blueberry (blue), […]
The Speck ToughSkin Duo for iPhone 5 is two cases is one. ToughSkin offers iPhone supreme protection and if it ever feels too bulky, simply shed the outer skin and reveal a brand new case with a super sleek form factor. ToughSkin’s an awesome case for those of us that flipflop between careful and careless. […]
Going mountain biking or doing serious outdoor work? Then the Ballistic SG MAXX case might just be what you need to protect your Samsung Galaxy S III. The Ballistic case is extremely tough and feels like a suit of armor, protecting your phone from drops, bumps, and nearly all the unexpected things that could happen […]
To date, Intel has deployed over 7 million Classmate PCs worldwide. Hot on the heals of that success, they are announcing the Intel Studybook tablet. The Studybook is an Android tablet that has been designed especially for the k-8 education market. This new tablet project should hardly come as a surprise venture with Intel now […]
