Magnesium-based system unit gives an opportunity for the notebook to be as light as 6.2 pounds, as for the screen and hard drive they are elastically mounted to secure the laptop from occasional fallings and vibration. The cover which is black-and-gray is also elastic and sometimes uneasy to open by one hand, but this is due to the fact that it is kept strongly by strengthened hinges worked out to secure the 13,3-inch XGA (1024 x 768-pixel) display from accidental shut.
Simple to Read Screen, Accurate GPS
The contemporary DynaVue method makes the screen simple to read from in the direct sunlight, which gives GoBook VR-2 a real right to be among the first for in-car usage. The 4:3 display is a little out-of-date in its view but actually sufficient for the majority of activities. A magnificent onboard GPS sensor that has compatibility with different map applications not limited to Microsoft Trip and Streets application, perfect for acting with 3D fix (several satellites) from the car we tested it in and was very accurate with regard to destination.
Ports, Keyboard, DVD Drive
Two compact lights which are built-in underneath the screen lighten the keys for operating in rooms with poor illumination. The keyboard is a little grainy at first looking, but this due to the size of numbers which are located on them. It’s really rather convenient to type on the keys, as only some of them are a little hubbly. The keyboard’s elasticity is not enough for some individuals, though. Rubbed coverage secures the two USB ports, serial, the power jack, and the VGA ports, as well as Ethernet and modem ports from humidity and dust, although the microphone and headset ports are open, as well as PC Card and ExpressCard connections. The DVD Drive is exposed to atmospheric phenomena as well.
Security from Damages
According to MIL-STD-810F standards, the notebook is able to win over other semi-rugged laptops; it is correspondent to the regulations for vibration resistance, altitude, temperature range, and moisture, the producer also states it to cope with several fallings from 30 inches. It also manages to withstand about 13,5 ounces of water slopped onto the five places on the keys, with exposure of 15 minutes. This overcomes greatly the claims of other semi-rugged unit manufacturers for only three ounces.
General Dynamics Itronix GoBook VR-2 Durability
The GOBook VR-2 has coped with severe conditions we provided perfectly: There were no signs of system unit exposures, and the notbook did not turn off after we held falling tests. Similarly, the tests for slopping we held produced no influence on the keys and no following system failures. As opposite to other laptops in the collection, the GoBook VR-2 is worked out to cope with heavy temperature rates (-4 to 140 F).
Battery Source Life, Processor Speed, Wi-Fi Workability
Supplied by a 20GHz Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo processor and DDR2 for 2 GB, The GoBook VR-2 is simply a middle-class machine, having a PCMark05 rate of 3,766. Although, a DVD accumulator source time of 3 hours and 20 minutes shows that you’ll have an opportunity to use the PC for a longer time. Wi-Fi workability was normal for the most time in comparison with other notebooks, although, a speed of 13,48 Mbps from 50 feet height was slightly lower as opposite to other semi-rugged laptops.
Expensive Extra Features
There a possibility to save some hundred dollars if GPS is not necessary, however, some extra options are available, like Bluetooth 2.0, GPRS/ADGE broadband, or EV-DO; it only requires you to empty your pocket for some hundreds (the Verizon Wireless Ev-DO property has a price of tremendous $695).