Metal laptops other than apple out there?

[Net]

I'm looking for metal laptops other than Apple's.

What ones are there?

 

[TheStu]

I think sony makes a magnesium one, but if you are looking for an all metal body, then the only one i know of is Apple.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: TheStu
I think sony makes a magnesium one, but if you are looking for an all metal body, then the only one i know of is Apple.

thinkpads are paritally metal. i could have bludgeoned someone with my t40 or t60. thinkpads are awesome.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Check out the Panasonic Tough books. They aren't the most powerful but they are built for those in custruction, feild research and other feilds where a normal laptop would easly get trashed.

 

[Hacp]

The only ones with the "full metal bodies" are apple laptops. They're really solid, but at 1600 for the decent model with the backlit keyboard, I would pass.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Actually all the Thoughbooks have full magnesium alloy cases. They where the first to offer it. Apple wasn't the first and isn't the only one that offers a metal case.

http://www.panasonic.com/busin...y-rugged-computers.asp

 

[Hacp]

Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
Actually all the Thoughbooks have full magnesium alloy cases. They where the first to offer it. Apple wasn't the first and isn't the only one that offers a metal case.

http://www.panasonic.com/busin...y-rugged-computers.asp

But the toughbooks like ugly as hell.

 

[IlllI]

but he didnt ask which were all metal AND pretty

 

[Zap]

There are some (maybe upcoming) notebooks with aluminum panels, but they still have some plastic trim. I think one of the upcoming MSI X-series, plus there's a Clevo or two (sold under various names).

 

[Rottie]

Not thoughbook TOUGHBOOK is the king of metal notebook. Toughbook rules the construction workplaces

 

[NoStateofMind]

Dell Latitude E6400/E6500

 

[herm0016]

toughbooks are awesome. one got shot with a rifle while on a soldier, bullet did not penetrate! http://www.toughbookuniverse.com/?p=16
the apple stuff looks great, but is not really any more durable than any plastic laptop. I would look at the thinkpads, they are built to be tough also.

 

[TheStu]

Do you want the metal enclosure for the look?
Or the strength?
Or the finish (if the system is well put together)?

 

[BlueAcolyte]

MSI makes aluminum body laptops, but there are other issues with them such as keyboard flex and terrible battery.

 

[nOOky]

Our Panasonic Toughbook has been through hell. Dropped repeatedly, used in a harsh environment etc. Fairly heavy, but solid.