Perfect computer setup for the great outdoors

[BlackWidowMan777]

What would be the perfect setup for on-the-go-computing without a readily available powersupply?

This would be perfect for use in the car, on camping trips, even while fishing.

Powersupply would be something like this: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chargeall-world-s-smallest-portable-power-outlet

laptop/tablet/hybrid: ??

mechanical keyboard: ??

Caveat: my dream setup would be rugged enough to keep in the boot at all times.

[johndavis33]

For a boat type thing, you'll probably want one of those Panasonic toughbook type laptops.

For a more reasonable set up, you might want to check out a thinkpad x220 with a slice battery. The x series sips power, and all thinkpads are made of tougher stuff than the average laptop. I have the tablet varient, and it gets about 13-15 hours on a single charge. The non tablet version is supposed to have better battery life and is supposed to be more rugged.

I use an hhkb with mine, since I can put it right on top of the keyboard and have it fit perfectly. But honestly, unless I'm writing something major, I just use the laptop's built in keyboard. It's better than some mechanical keyboards I've tried, and the trackpoint is better than any trackpad.

[BlackWidowMan777]

For a boat type thing, you'll probably want one of those Panasonic toughbook type laptops.

For a more reasonable set up, you might want to check out a thinkpad x220 with a slice battery. The x series sips power, and all thinkpads are made of tougher stuff than the average laptop. I have the tablet varient, and it gets about 13-15 hours on a single charge. The non tablet version is supposed to have better battery life and is supposed to be more rugged.

I use an hhkb with mine, since I can put it right on top of the keyboard and have it fit perfectly. But honestly, unless I'm writing something major, I just use the laptop's built in keyboard. It's better than some mechanical keyboards I've tried, and the trackpoint is better than any trackpad.

Thanks for the heads-up on the slice battery. I wonder if it will fit on the upcoming MSI GT80 Titan laptop?

Personally, I've always liked the look of the Getac series of toughbooks/rugged laptops.

I just wonder whether these would be able to withstand the temperature of the Australian summer while sitting in the boot of my car (32 C in the shade).

[johndavis33]

For a boat type thing, you'll probably want one of those Panasonic toughbook type laptops.

For a more reasonable set up, you might want to check out a thinkpad x220 with a slice battery. The x series sips power, and all thinkpads are made of tougher stuff than the average laptop. I have the tablet varient, and it gets about 13-15 hours on a single charge. The non tablet version is supposed to have better battery life and is supposed to be more rugged.

I use an hhkb with mine, since I can put it right on top of the keyboard and have it fit perfectly. But honestly, unless I'm writing something major, I just use the laptop's built in keyboard. It's better than some mechanical keyboards I've tried, and the trackpoint is better than any trackpad.

Thanks for the heads-up on the slice battery. I wonder if it will fit on the upcoming MSI GT80 Titan laptop?

Personally, I've always liked the look of the Getac series of toughbooks/rugged laptops.

I just wonder whether these would be able to withstand the temperature of the Australian summer while sitting in the boot of my car (32 C in the shade).

I've only seen slice batteries for later x series thinkpads. I don't think any gaming laptop will fulfill your needs. I know thinkpads have drainage channels or water. I think some model m's have them too. They're designed to use route water that gets on the keyboard around the motherboard without touching it, only really works i it's right side up. As or heat, I've seen some very unscientific tests where they've survived being baked in an oven.