The Dell Rugged Notebook Test: Putting its Durability to the Test
We are currently on an island in Austin, Texas, located on the shores of Lake Travis. We have gathered here today to put the Dell Rugged Notebook through its paces and test its durability. This $5,000 notebook is a lot of water here, with analysts and enthusiasts alike eager to see how it will perform under various conditions.
As we prepare for our tests, Chris from Dell joins us on stream. He's going to toss this notebook high into the air, and we'll see how it handles the impact. "Okay guys, all right you 33 people watching, you ready?" he asks as he prepares to launch the notebook. With a loud whoosh, the notebook is sent soaring through the air, landing with a splash on the rocky shore below.
The notebook is dropped from a considerable height and lands with a resounding impact. We take a closer look at what happens next, and it's clear that this notebook has taken quite a beating. However, to our surprise, it still manages to power on, despite being battered by the elements.
Chris takes us through some of the key features of the Dell Rugged Notebook, including its IP rating. "The first digit in IP is actually for dust resistance," he explains. "This machine can only go up to IP6, which means it's designed to withstand extremely fine particles and fragments." This level of protection is crucial for customers working in environments where they need to safeguard against highly volatile metal fibers or dust.
The Dell Rugged Notebook also features a multiaxis design around the perimeter, which helps to protect the system from impact. We learn that this notebook can only go up to IP6 ratings, which means it's designed to withstand even the most extreme conditions. The machine is equipped with hinges and other components that are specifically designed to handle the rigors of harsh environments.
In addition to its durability features, the Dell Rugged Notebook also includes a range of other technologies aimed at enhancing performance and protection. We take a closer look at some of these features, including the notebook's ability to withstand vibration and shock. "Imagine this same device in a vehicle going over rough roads," Chris says, "the vibration and impact would cause that panel to become looser." This is just one example of how the Dell Rugged Notebook is designed to perform under various conditions.
As we continue our testing, it becomes clear that the Dell Rugged Notebook is an incredibly durable device. We subject it to a range of tests, including being submerged in water and exposed to extreme temperatures. Despite these challenges, the notebook continues to function reliably, thanks to its robust design and advanced protection features.
In conclusion, our testing has shown that the Dell Rugged Notebook is an incredibly durable device. Its IP rating, multiaxis design, and other features make it an ideal choice for customers who need a reliable notebook that can withstand harsh environments. Whether you're working in dusty fields or operating heavy machinery, this notebook is designed to keep up with your needs.
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enjoy here we go rocket it hit right on the rock one they uh tossed earlier had been tossed twice and was a lot now this is IP I believe 6 I'm going to be shocked if that scre it can't take more than a couple feet of water but this should be okay now it should still maintain it 65 R it bounce and it did fall down now we're going to go up close with Chris and see what's up let's see if it powers on oh look at that is it it's still on on damn sorry for the language gentlemen oh my bad so we have a d rugged notebook right here good job it's pretty cool hey this thing is water cool oh sorry thanks a lot so yeah we go nice and clean screw it let's just toss it one more time that hurts doesn't it it really does I'm going to be in my I'm going to be I think we're all running now ready yeah it's not just this way that way way that way the other yeah that's the magic of the 26 number that's 26 sides Corners yeah every Edge every face every corner that stands for the M spec various levels of protection actually Define how water is is pretty much shot at at the system in this case it's multiaxis around around perimeter this machine can only go to 1 two and three and four 1 2 3 and four if you look up at the top there's a whole bunch of needles those are actually they're designed to simulate rain so on our semi-rugged class notebook wobbly imagine that same device in a vehicle going over over bumps and bumpy roads and the vibration of a car causing that that panel to become looser that's just one element of this the other thing that's really important as the hinge UPS as we call them become more sophisticated right so we saw water earlier the first digit in IP is actually for dust R the reason this test is important dust okay yeah the reason this is important is for customers who are working in environments where you have highly volatile metal fibers or fragments or dust if you have um you know you're working in fistan and you want to make sure that fans don't get clogged up and the system still performs and can still manage heat properly that's what this is doing it's actually a very fine tal particulate matter the difference between ip5 and 5 5 ip6 sorry though it's one digit it's world's apart so ip5 means you can actually have a particle of dust inside the system it just can't shut down ip6 means when you tear it apart you won't find you don't find the same apart and it's not it's not even passive right it's the way we test is we actually drill a hole into the chassis and we create a vacuum to actually break down the seals and try to suck air into the into the system you're forcing it in so it's a brutal test as well all right so I'm going to ready go okay ready not a particularly protogenic sort of moment did you run the windshield wiper yeah uh depending on the amount of vacuum you pull the test is about 6 to 8 hours long and then at the end of the test you tear down the unit one spe\n"
