Though more expensive than a netbook, I can attest to the durability of these:Bill Martin wrote:That Verizon Netbook just got looking much better.
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Titanium case capable of withstanding the weight of 1 Shilling Heating and pluming van driving over it. (though the monitor did incur a fatal pinch in the LCD. The laptop case and all hardware survived the ordeal with NO damage.
The do sell less expensive ones, but their made of plastic cases like most other laptops/net-books/ipads on the market.
Additionally an "outdoor screen exists, which is readable in full sunlight.
Grab yourself a an android phone and download one of the multiple programs than enable it's hotspot capabilities, and just tether to a laptop.
Craig