| Systemax Releases Consumer-Targeted Rugged Notebook |
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| Written by Laptop News | |
| Wednesday, 12 July 2006 | |
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Systemax PC's New VIGOR Semi-Rugged Notebook Offers the Perfect Balance of Performance and Durability at an Affordable Price
Starting at just $999, the Vigor notebook includes the latest in mobile graphics and processing technology along with magnesium alloy casing, a shock-mounted hard drive, and a spill resistant keyboard MIAMI, FL - July 11th, 2006 - Systemax, the great American PC maker ™, has announced the availability of the new 15.1" Vigor semi-rugged notebook. Starting at just $999 and weighing just 6.6-pounds, the Vigor sets an industry standard in rugged reliability while delivering the perfect balance of performance and affordability for the mobile professional, business person or consumer on the go. The slim and light Vigor notebook includes magnesium alloy casing, a shock-mounted hard drive, and a unique spill-resistant C-Face that surrounds the area around the keyboard, touch pad, speakers, and power switches. The Vigor also complies with the standard military specification for rugged (810F) and offers an Ingress Protection rating of IP54, which specifies the environmental protection a device provides against liquids and solid objects, like rain and dust. The Vigor is also a fraction of the cost of similar rugged and semi-rugged notebooks on the market from larger competitors, making it the perfect entry-level system for a wide variety of professional and mainstream consumers. "After listening to customers in industries such as the public sector, government, and law enforcement, we felt it was time to bring rugged, mobile solutions into the mainstream," says Richard Wallet, Executive Vice president for Systemax Manufacturing. "Field technicians, utility repair people, police officers and firefighters are just a few of our customers who need reliable, rugged mobile products that can withstand harsh physical conditions while staying wirelessly connected. We have also seen a demand from business professionals, parents, teachers, and students. The potential for a product like the Vigor that combines great performance with a great look and an affordable price is endless." The Vigor notebook is now shipping and available on TigerDirect.com. As with all Systemax systems, the Vigor can be configured to an individual customer's specifications. The configuration for the entry-level $999.99 system includes...
About Systemax Systemax Inc. (www.systemax.com) is a Fortune 1000 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE symbol-SYX). Systemax employs a system of branded e-commerce web sites, direct mail catalogs and relationship marketers to sell PC hardware, related computer products, electronic and industrial products in North America and Europe. We offer direct pricing and quality PC systems built with the world's best components and backed by our Maximum Service Customer Care Plan. Whether you need a powerful PC for your home, or thousands for your office, Systemax has crafted a configuration that will drive your future. And we can customize your new Systemax PC any way you like. Tell us what you need; we'll take care of everything. And after you get underway with your new Systemax PC, you'll know that if you have any questions, or any problem-you can count on us to help, and keep on helping. For more information about Systemax PC's, visit www.systemaxpc.com. Related Products  |