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The reasons rugged laptops are rarely bought by consumers

Engadget • Sat, 05 Sep 2026

There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?

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There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?

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There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop.

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