Usually phones with GPS are relatively expensive but this one is super cheap. It costs only 130$ US. The bad thing is that it is specifically tailored to the people in China meaning we can’t use the GPS function outside of China. It features a 1.3 m…

A cellphone with a touchpad - somehow that isn’t exactly new to me. This concept takes a slider form factor with a touchpad hidden underneath, using handwriting recognition software that translates finger strokes into letters, numbers, and symbols. No idea if the concept has made provisions for a stylus though as the finger is more or less an unrefined manner of getting the message across. Designed by Sang-Hoon Lee, this extremely basic handset just shoves the touchpad away when it is not in use, but other than that, nothing groundbreaking to crow about.

The Kontron NotePAC Semi rugged notebook is one tough nut thanks to its magnesium alloy chassis that is more than capable of handling even the harshest of treatments while you’re on-the-road. The shock mounted LCD ought to go a long way before giving up the ghost, while the hard drive is equipped with a G-sensor to prevent unwanted head crashes that could prove disastrous to your data. Have no fear about using this in the presence of kids thanks to the waterproof keyboard. You also have the option to include a resistive touchscreen and an internap GPS system if your budget and lifestyle permits. Do you think the top dollar paid for such devices are well worth the price? Do you happen to have any stories to share about how a rugged notebook withstood your clumsiness? Fire away in the comments.

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor with 667MHz FSB
• Chipsets: Intel 945GM/945PM
• VGA: Intel GMA 950 or ATI Radeon X1450 with 256MB
• Memory:Two DIMMs with memory support up to 2GB
• Display: 14.1-inch TFT WXGA display