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Getac’s tough transforming V100 laptop

A badass machine that transforms in the blink of an eye? No, not Optimus Prime and the crew, it's the latest bone-crushing computer from hardcore spec

A badass machine that transforms in the blink of an eye? No, not Optimus Prime and the crew, it’s the latest bone-crushing computer from hardcore specialists Getac.Turning up like any other ruggedised laptop, it now gets a swivel action display to switch it to a handy tablet PC.The super tough secret is in the magnesium alloy casing and a hinge that looks like it’s been blown from a tank hatch. Shielded inside is up to a 12.1in widescreen, Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM and 1.3MP camera.Like Stuff editorial recruits it’s been put through its paces, tested down to temperature of -20°C and up to a sweltering 60°C before being dropped from desk height, then shoved in 95 per cent humidity – and still come out fighting.Getac’s given it a three year warranty – we think it could probably survive most of us.Essentials Getac V100 Price: £POA On sale: Now Contact: Getac Related stories: Lenovo’ s T61p is a bit of a hard case Dell’s all-terrain makes the grade The world’s hardest hard drive

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Dan is Editor-in-chief of Stuff, working across the magazine and the Stuff.tv website.  Our Editor-in-Chief is a regular at tech shows such as CES in Las Vegas, IFA in Berlin and Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as well as at other launches and events. He has been a CES Innovation Awards judge. Dan is completely platform agnostic and very at home using and writing about Windows, macOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS plus lots and lots of gadgets including audio and smart home gear, laptops and smartphones. He's also been interviewed and quoted in a wide variety of places including The Sun, BBC World Service, BBC News Online, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio 4, Sky News Radio and BBC Local Radio.

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Computing, mobile, audio, smart home