# Tough Touch Screen Tablet PCs The Sahara TufTab By Hobbyist | Published 2007-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heavy-duty-sahara-tuftab References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/7156/) The Sahara TufTab is a hardcore PC that can withstand just about anything. [Gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/2007/04/the_heavyduty_sahara_tuftab.php) notes, "The Sahara TufTab i310XT is one of the first touchscreen tablet PCs to offer resistance to rain, dust, humidity, extreme temperatures, and vibrations. Featuring a 1.0-GHz Celeron M processor and 1GB of SDRAM, the i310XT will not blow you away with functionality, but it also won't blow away in a storm." **Implications** - While many technologies within the industry today serve a wide range of useful and important functions, they are often criticized for proneness to be broken or damaged easily. Businesses that can provide high-tech products to consumers without the burden of being loss to clumsiness will see large returns amongst consumers today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ruggedized Technology:** Developing high-tech products that are resistant to damage from water, dust, extreme temperatures, and vibrations. - **Durable Touchscreen Devices:** Creating touchscreen devices that can withstand harsh conditions without sacrificing functionality. - **Tough and Resilient Pcs:** Designing robust PCs that are built to withstand various environmental factors and physical stress. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturing smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets that are rugged and durable for everyday use. - **Industrial Equipment:** Providing ruggedized technology solutions for industries that require devices to withstand challenging working conditions. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Creating durable touchscreen devices suitable for outdoor activities and extreme sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Field-Ready Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durabook-r8.md) - [Projector-Boasting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-projector-tablets.md) - [Professional Field-Ready Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durabook-r11l.md) - [Hybrid Rugged Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rt7-titan.md) - [Rugged Powerhouse Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-rt10.md) - [Active Cooling Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesa-pro-rugged-tablet.md) - [Durable 5G Field Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-algiz-10xr.md) - [Durable Field-Ready Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-g2mk2-and-33mk3.md) - [Military-Grade Field Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-40.md)