Rugged Gear and Technology

By Marc Saltzman
August 3rd, 2009

With summer in full swing, you might find yourself spending more and more time on the go. Then again, maybe you just work "in the field" – or are simply one of those clumsy types. Whatever the scenario, many of today's devices are designed for those who require tougher tech. After all, buying the latest consumer electronics – be it laptops, smartphones and video cameras – can become an expensive hobby, so you might as well pick up products that offer added durability to protect your investment. Here's a look at a few notable examples.

Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 ($399.99; olympusamerica.com)

Called a "virtually indestructible" point-and-shoot digital camera, this Olympus model was built with the Great Outdoors in mind: It's waterproof (as deep as 33 feet), shockproof (from 6.6 feet), freezeproof (to ...

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