Takes A Bombing And Keeps On Running: How Rugged Monitors Can Withstand A War Zone And Still Work

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If you are not in any branch of the military, you probably have never seen rugged computer monitors. These types of monitors were originally designed to withstand underwater pressure use, sandstorms, extreme heat and cold, drop accidents and so many other things that could cause them to crack. There are some components that make these monitors as strong and as resilient  as they are.

Break-Resistant Glass

Break-resistant glass for computer technology, including touchscreen technology, is already available for both military and civilian use. Sixteen verified companies use a product called "Gorilla Glass", which boasts the most resistance to any kind of damage possible. The majority of the devices which currently carry this and other brands of break-resistant screen glass are smart phones, computer screens, TV's and tablets. Rugged monitors utilize this product as part of the monitors' protective shells.

Magnesium Alloy Casings

Magnesium alloy casings for laptops, computer screens and military aircraft allow all of these products to remain light in weight but bear heavy loads. Along with some steel reinforcements and rubber overcoats, the computers can be dropped, kicked, thrown, shot at and stomped on and will still maintain their integrity. Additionally, water cannot corrode any part that is made of magnesium alloys, which makes them quite safe from drinks or submersion in water.

Heat Resistant Computer Chips

NASA engineers take credit for designing and developing computer chips that can resist extreme heat. It was necessary, given that the computers on board a spaceship had to withstand the extreme cold in space and then not explode or catch fire when the ship made its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Some of the very same chips are used to manufacture rugged monitors that are also all-in-one computers, i.e., computers that are housed within their own monitors and do not require an additional desktop tower.

Upgrades for the Rugged Masses

If you like the idea of having a computer monitor that not even bullets can destroy, there are computer service companies which can help. They can either:

Since most people are not knowledgeable about taking computers apart and putting them back together again, hiring a computer services company is the best option. You could try to do it yourself, safe in the knowledge that nothing can be broken. However, a professional job is always the best when it comes to computer upgrades, especially if you're looking for rugged monitors that can survive anything. 


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