Averatec introduced a pair of new semi-rugged notebooks called the Voya 4473 and the Voya 6494. The 4473 is a 14.1-inch notebook and the 6494 is a 15.4-inch notebook. Both notebooks feature semi-ruggedized magnesium allow frames and Intel dual-core processors.

The Voya 4473 has a 14.1-inch XGA display with a 1024 x 768 resolution. The internal components are drop and vibration resistant and the keyboard and touchpad are spill resistant. The CPU is an Intel Core 2 Duo T2080 at 1.73 GHz. Other features include 802.11 a/b/g connectivity and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. The machine weighs 5.7 pounds.

The Voya 6494 has a 15.4-inch WXGA widescreen at 1280 x 800 and also features drop and vibration resistant components and a spill resistant keyboard and touchpad. The system has 2GB of RAM and a 250GB HDD along with a DVD burner and Wi-Fi connectivity. The processor is a Core 2 Duo T7500 at 2.2 GHz. Pricing for the notebooks starts at $1299.

Via Averatec