With an Intel Core 2 Duo L7400 1.5GHz processor, the M230N-2 is capable of the underaking the most demanding field-based applications. The M230N-2 features a versatile customizable bay 1 which can accommodate either an optical drive or a second battery. The removable hard disk bay allows you to remove the HDD giving you the ability to allow multiple users to share laptop but not the HDD, safeguarding your data, and the general benefit of removing the HDD and putting it into another laptop regardless of the original laptop’s state.
The IP65 design means that the M230N-2 has been designed to survive the extreme use and needs of today’s professionals in field service applications such as: utilities, construction, telecommunications, military, police, fire and emergency services, etc. The M230N-2 excells in situations where wind-blown, heavy rain, vibration and drops, and temperatures from –20º to +55º F may be encountered.
Going beyond rugged, the M230N-2 is a powerful notebook computer. It features a large, bright 15.1" SXGA+ LCD screen with optional Nvidia G105M mobile graphics chipset that provides vibrant images whether indoors or outdoors. For direct sunlight applications, an optional outdoor viewable display and A/R reflective coating is available. A touch screen option is also available to the on-the-go/in-vehicle users. Behind the display is the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Mobile Technology for true speed and wireless portability. The 1.5GHz processor is enhanced with up to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM, a 667 MHz FSB, a selection of quick-swap hard disk drives (160 GB and above) and optical drives (DVD-RW, COMBO DVD/CD-RW or floppy).
The main battery powers the M230N-2 for up to 5 hours of full-out, pedal to the metal use. The optional second battery adds two more hours, but the optional vehicle charger lets the unit recharge and function continuously.
The affordable M230N-2 also offers customers field flexibility in the configuration. The swappable drives will allow police, fire officials, and utility workers to leave the computer in the vehicle but remove the drive at the end of the shift to finish their reports at their desks or checking the disk into evidence.
