WTB: Rugged Laptop (Toughbook) for fieldwork

[M3talhead]

ALLCON,

I'm looking for a laptop to use in the field that is more durable than my current machine. If anyone out there has a Panasonic Toughbook, or similar that they are willing to donate or let go for less than $50, I'd greatly appreciate it. All I'm looking for is a machine that can run DOS and Win95/98 and has atleast 1 USB input.

Thanks,

-Nick

[jhanson]

Is it the actual use of the laptop that requires a more durable one, or is it just getting it to where you need to be?  If it's more a matter of transportation, you might look into a Pelican case for your existing laptop.  They weigh a ton, but they are waterproof, dustproof, and pretty much everythingproof.  If it's the actual use in the field that warrants the tougher laptop, then the Pelican case won't help, of course.

[M3talhead]

Nah, I need it to physicaly be a little more durable than a regular laptop. Thats why I'm looking for a TB. Besides, I've already got a few laptop cases lying around at work I could grab if I wanted.

[nullb0y]

tough books even the older ones are usually bout 250 i ot mine for like 300 (threw it at a wall no breaky breaky)