Rugged Notebook Computers

The price for them seems pretty good, but are they reliable and do they last? I thought one of their rugged laptops to use in my shop where he could be exposed to moisture and others. It cost about $ 1,000 to $ 1,500 under a C29 Panasonic, but Panasonic has been proven as a robust machine. Systemax Assault claims to be rugged laptop. The Systemax any good or it will flake on me in a few months?

Most Systemax computers that have crossed my computer store seem to be solid. I would say it was better than average and eMachines almost as good as HP or Compaq.