The M230 is BSI's latest laptop computer that meets and exceeds the standards set by the military (810F) and industry (IP54), but is priced less than many of the competitors' lightweight portable computers. With a Intel Core Duo L2400 processor, the M230 features a versatile Bay 1 and removable HDD bay design. The removable HDD bay allow users to easily remove the HDD, giving users a wide array of advantages such as, allowing multiple users to share laptop but not the HDD, safeguarding/security by removal of the HDD, and general reliability of easily removing the HDD and putting it into another laptop regardless of the original laptop’s state.

The IP54 design means that the M230 is designed to survive the extreme use and needs of today’s “on-the-go” road warriors in field service, utilities, construction, telecommunications, military, police, fire and emergency services (EMS), data collection in science, oil and gas exploration where wind-blown, heavy rain, three–foot drops off the back of a truck, and temperatures from –4 to +130º F may be encountered.

Going beyond rugged, the M230 is a powerful notebook computer. It features a large, bright 14.1” TFT XGA LCD screen with 128MB of RAM that provides vibrant images whether indoors or outdoors. For direct sunlight applications, an optional outdoor viewable display and A/R reflective coating is available. Behind the display is the latest Intel Core Duo L2400 processor for true speed and wireless portability. The Intel Core Duo L2400 processor is enhanced with up to 2 GB of DDR2, a 667MHz FSB, a selection of quick-swap hard disk drives (80 GB and up) and optical drives (DVD, CD-ROM).

The main battery powers the M230 for up to 4 hours of full-out, pedal to metal use. The optional second battery adds two more hours, but the optional vehicle mount lets the unit recharge and function continuously.

The affordable M230 also offers customers field flexibility in the configuration. The swappable drives will allow police, fire officials, and utility workers to leave the computer in the vehicle but remove the drive at the end of the shift to finish their reports at their desks or checking the disk into evidence.