New Rugged Portable WS from NextComputing Delivers Computing in Tough Environments

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NextComputing, manufacturer of high-performance portable workstations and servers, announces its latest rugged portable workstation computer, the Vigor EX. Built to withstand harsh environments and handling, the Vigor EX packs high-end workstation performance in a durable chassis for anyone who needs to run demanding software applications in the field.

Graphics- or processing-intensive applications like geospatial imagery analysis, UAV ground control, or HD digital video processing require very high-end, powerful computer hardware to run properly. However, for mobile deployments where size, weight, power, and cooling (SWaP-C) are a concern, a typical rackmount server is oftentimes too large, heavy and power consuming.



The Vigor EX is ideal for these situations. Because this compact system is designed to handle the same compute-hungry tasks normally assigned to full-sized systems, users can comfortably replace larger rackmount hardware with an all-in-one workstation that is easier to transport and set up.

The Vigor EX features:

• Dual-chassis design featuring shock-mounted internal chassis suspended in a rugged, mil-anodized external chassis with no metal-to-metal contact
• Single- or dual-processor low-power Intel Xeon architecture or single Intel Core i7 processor
• Up to 48GB ECC or 24GB non-ECC DDR3 memory (RAM)
• Over 7TB (terabytes) internal storage capacity with upwards of 1.2GB/s (gigabytes-per-second) sustained RAID write performance (when using twelve (12) 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS 2.5" hard drives in RAID 0)
• Up to seven (7) full-length, full-height PCI Express and PCI expansion slots
• Support for multiple high-end graphics cards (GPUs)
• Integrated 17-inch HD display with optional 2nd and 3rd fold-out displays (screen-less versions also available)
• Removable back-panel allows full access to hot-swappable drives and all internal components for easy service and upgrades
• Weight starting at 35 lbs., depending on configuration

"Our customers in the military and other demanding markets have for years relied on our Vigor series rugged workstations for their mission-critical applications," says Bob Labadini, President & CTO of NextComputing. "The Vigor EX continues this tradition by packaging the latest COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) motherboard technology in our durable dual-chassis design, while maintaining our commitment to quality and custom engineering services."

The Vigor EX is available now from NextComputing and its authorized resellers. Please contact NextComputing for pricing.

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[PSPianist]

Sweet, now I can bash someone with this computer

 

[RejZoR]

The screen should be able to slide out and flip over so that the reinforced back would be sticking out when carrying it around and the screen would be hidden inside the case.

 

[sy5tem]

The screen should be able to slide out and flip over so that the reinforced back would be sticking out when carrying it around and the screen would be hidden inside the case.

exactly my taught . now the screen just sit outside and its screaming PLEAAAAAASE HIT MAAAAAAAAAWWWWWW

 

[wahdangun]

so is this waterproof ?

 

[TheMailMan78]

Ok thats badass. I just want the chassis.

 

[Batou1986]

Dammit someone stole my idea i want the case for it as well.

 

[stevednmc]

Awesome. 'Nuff said.

 

[KainXS]

I thought it was like some kind of super high end test laptop or the nuclear football or something, seriously