BBC 'embedded' reporters use Wintel (pretty OT)

[F. Mortes]

Hi!

If you're interested to know what kind of kit BBC's reporters stationed 
on the front are using, check out this:

<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2889171.stm>

Here's an excerpt:


  "In addition to satellite phones, BBC reporters are using the 
Panasonic ToughBook, a ruggedised laptop, to edit video and audio 
reports in the field and prepare them for transmission.

  The laptops can survive life on the frontline but the biggest danger 
to the laptops was sand.

  "The tiniest bit of grit could destroy things like USB connectors," 
said Mr Tyrrell. "




Hope you find it interesting.

Francesc in Catalonia