Safely Take A Smack At The New CTL 2go PC

This new CTL netbook has definitely taken some inspiration from the wildly popular ‘Toughbook’ laptop line. While the new CTL 2go netbook probably can’t survive a drop down a mineshaft, the device is pretty hardy. It comes with a 9 inch screen that can take some punishment.

The 2go PCs are small and easily portable. They have been tested in some pretty unfriendly conditions, and feature drop-proof construction, sturdy plastic, and a liquid-resistant keyboard.

CTL didn’t put the most insane specs into the rugged little machine which runs a 900 MHz Intel processor and features 512 MB RAM and a 40 GB hard drive. This is understandable: the primary market for the netbook will most likely be construction workers and other hands-on workers, who need a sturdy machine for organizational purposes but would gain little utility from additional features.

It is going for $329 on Amazon running a Linux OS. Check out the specs we’ve lifted from that page below:

• CPU and Platform: Intel Mobile Processor ULV 900 MHz 400 MHz FSB
• Memory: SO DIMM 200-pin socket x 1400 MHz FSB supports DDR2 400/533, SO-DIMM DRAM 512 MB Standard. 1 GB Availablemodule
• Video: 9-inch LCD, 800 x 480 Color LCD TFT, LED backlight, digital LVDS interface
• Storage: 40 GB 1.8-inch 4200 RPM PATA HDD2-in-1 SD/MMC memory card reader supports boot from card reader and USB. USB 2.0 Interface for external storage
• Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g with open mesh supportMini-card form factor, single antenna
• Audio: Realtek ALC6555–AC ‘97 2.1 Integrated, analog audio, two integrated 1-watt speakers
• I/O Ports: 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 x RJ-45 10/100 LAN, 1/8-inch external microphone-in jack, 1/8-inch external headphone jack, 2-in-1 SD/MMC memory card reader, Kensington Lock ready
• Operating System: Preloaded with Linux
• Dimensions and Power: 8.7 inches (W) x 7.3 inches (H) x 1.5 inches (D), Weight: less than 3 lbs, 4-cell Li lon Battery, battery life aproximately 3 hrs typical usage time
• Other: Integrated camera, 30fps at 640 x 480, 0.3 M Driver/AP support Windows XP/Linux