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Rugged Computing News, Guides, and Technical History

Read practical and technical articles about COTS computers, rugged portable workstations, portable servers, storage, expansion slots, cooling, displays, networking, and the history of personal computing. The COTS Computers blog is written to help engineers, technical buyers, procurement teams, and curious computer users make better-informed decisions.

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Dual screen i9 portable workstation

Dual screen i9 portable workstation

Myles KelvinBlog
"A transportable workstation with 4K displays and Intel i9 power? Incredible!" Deployable Workstation Dual Screen MegaPAC transportable workstation The ultimate in performance requires some sacrifice. In this case, the MegaPAC asks you to forgive the 60lb weight and the over-sized transit case. It makes up for the slight inconvenience by having dual 4K monitors and the latest Intel i9 or Dual Xeon processors available. With room for three top-end graphics cards, there really isn't another compro
Triple screen portable display BCCD-17

Triple screen portable display BCCD-17

Myles KelvinBlog
"Unique portable display for anyone that needs more screen real-estate on the go!" Portexa BCCD-17 Three screen portable 3 x 17" HD LED 5760 x 1024 Displays lock for transit BCCD - Portable display The triple screen BCCD (Bi-Fold Command and Control Display) is a great solution for anyone who needs more screen real-estate on the go. Connected to a laptop - either via USB3, or through three display connectors (VGA, DVI and DP) you get a three or four screen solution. Connect to a Portexa three sc
Portable Workstation for Desert Deployment

Portable Workstation for Desert Deployment

Myles KelvinBlog
Desert filter back Four high-pressure fans force massive volumes of cooling air into the MilPAC-III chassis. MilPAC-III | Secondary Link High Capacity Cooling - Filter-Back Advanced cooling system The standard MilPAC-III is fully functional at 50C tested to Mil-Std 810G. For dusty or sandy environments, we have developed the desert filter back; a high capacity washable electrostatic filter system that replaces the standard rear panel. Four high-pressure fans make sure that the MilPAC can operate
MilPAC-I 16 Removable Drives in a rugged portable

MilPAC-I 16 Removable Drives in a rugged portable

Myles KelvinBlog
COTS transportable server & workstation MilPAC-I rugged transportable portable server Dual Xeon 16 Removable Drives 20G, 10G, and Gigabit ports Overview Robust transportable server Ideal for cyber-security or network capture in the field, the MilPAC-I is a power-house of a portable. Dual 22 Core Intel Xeon processors and 512GB RAM combine with up to 64TB of removable SSD storage. Manufactured, tested and supported in the USA. A Dream Portable Sixteen removable drives bays in 4-drive caddies for

About the COTS Computers Blog

Find technical explanations, historical context, and practical examples related to rugged and portable computing.

The blog covers portable computers, rugged workstations, deployable servers, storage, expansion hardware, displays, networking, USB, PCIe, and the history of personal computing.

It is intended for engineers, technical buyers, procurement professionals, field teams, and anyone researching how portable and rugged computer systems work. 

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