Pioneer Computers Australia DreamBook Tough S15

Retains a reasonably stylish look despite its rugged design, magnesium alloy chassis and acrylic screen cover, optical drive lock

Costs ruggedised prices but is not as rugged as they come ; optical drive lock is manual, not automatic

It's not the toughest of the tough, but it at least looks like a normal notebook while including some tougher features. Unfortunately you're going to pay a premium for the tough part of this notebook, even if it isn't quite as sturdy as more...

Retains a reasonably stylish look despite its rugged design, magnesium alloy chassis and acrylic screen cover, optical drive lock

Costs ruggedised prices but is not as rugged as they come; optical drive lock is manual, not automatic

It's not the toughest of the tough, but it at least looks like a normal notebook while including some tougher features. Unfortunately you're going to pay a premium for the tough part of this notebook, even if it isn't quite as sturdy as more...