Rugged Books Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 52 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the extremely fast shipping times, secure packaging, and the remarkable condition of the refurbished laptops received. Consumers consistently note that the electronic devices arrive promptly, operate seamlessly, and match the official advertised descriptions perfectly. However, some reviewers noted minor cosmetic wear, occasional slow communication responses, or missing specific expected features on the devices. Buyers also pointed out that units might occasionally show slight signs of previous use or lack certain preferred keyboard options. People mentioned that older refurbished batteries could potentially need replacement sooner depending on the specific model year.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found the ordering process fairly simple, the responses back were quick. I like the Panasonic CF31 computer for its durability and options that are not always available in other laptops (ie: DVD/CD... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering online was quick and easy. Company contacted me shortly after order to confirm mailing address and I had my computer in three days. Computer was exactly as advertised and I love it. Will abso... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered my Dell rugged laptop on Monday morning and had it in my hands on Tuesday. Not only was the customer support great about helping me decide which configuration to get their shipping was way f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very skeptical on buying this refurbished Dell rugged 5420 because the price was so low, on sale and the shipping took a bit longer than expected. But after opening the box and seeing the lapto... See more


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We are a leading provider of refurbished rugged laptops and tablets, catering to individuals and businesses in need of reliable, durable, and cost-effective computing solutions. Explore our wide range of refurbished rugged laptops and tablets on our website, and experience the reliability and durability that our products offer.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and uncomplicated

Quick and uncomplicated

The order arrived sooner than expected (maybe because I am located in Ontario), was easy to track, and was carefully packaged without unnecessary wrapping. Everything in good working order. This is my third order from the company, and I am entirely satisfied with the experience.

23 May 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that your order arrived quick and in excellent condition. We truly value your loyalty and look forward to serving you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer support and fast shipping!

I had a question about the batteries and accessories being compatible with the new MK3 Toughbook FZ-55. The support team replied to my email in less than an hour and said the descriptions weren't updated to include the new MK3 model. The next day I looked at the website again and they had already updated the product pages. Ordered the laptop and an extra battery on a Saturday, received a shipping conformation on Monday morning (which is when I realized Rugged Books was in Canada) and it was delivered on Tuesday! Great purchasing experience!

29 April 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Hi Shawn, thank you for awesome feedback! Glad your enjoying the new MK3,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blown away

I would have to give Rugged Books 10 Stars out of 5, cause they deserve it!
I received my refurbished keyboard not knowing what to expect....I opened the box and was blown away with the quality...absolutely awesome Rugged
Thank you and please employ more ladies!

22 April 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Hi Dave, Thank you for that awesome review!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff took the time to understand what I wanted and gave me more!

The staff was really friendly and went over and above to supply me with the best (actually better) model of Toughbook at a better price than the other companies I was looking at. The laptop that I received from them was an extremely low hour model that looked brand new without the brand new price. I actually received it in two days from the order. I am extremely happy with this purchase experience!

27 February 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Thank you Andrew! We appreciate your fantastic review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A+ Business

Prior to ordering I spoke to a helpful Rugged books employee. A+, courteous and helpful, saving us a significant amount.

A few days later we received a Panasonic Toughbook in "Like New" condition. Very few blemishes. The machine works as expected. All we had to do was DL the Sierra Wireless utility so that the wireless modem would communicate. Painless.

23 February 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Hi Jason, we are stoked that you purchased from. Great feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Dell 7202

I ordered a Dell 7202. It was refurbished but when it arrived it looked brand new. I was very impressed. I was considering ordering one from Amazon but the reviews weren’t good so I chose Rugged Books and I’m glad I did. If I need another tablet or laptop I will definitely be ordering from them again.

24 January 2024
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Hi Chris!
Fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will order again

Update from a second order:

So the laptop showed up, everything was perfect and to spec. I realized I didnt order a second battery. My bad. I looked on the website and didn't see anything listed. It was after hours, I sent an email, and within an hour I had a reply, was told that they would send me a product link in the morning, which they did. The final price was cheaper than anything on Amazon. Its a niche market and these folks know how to keep customers happy. I cant say this enough, if you have questions call/email/ask. If you don't see something say something. I could not be more satisfied.

First order:
This company is without a doubt the easiest, friendliest, and most technically savvy company I have worked in with a very long time. I have been in the market for a rugged laptop for 2 years now, tracking changes in price and availability and decided now was the time to buy. I needed a very specific build and within 15 minutes Rugged Books had what I needed with a listed price lower then all of the other sellers I was looking at. The online store was easy to use and the phone customer service was perfect. Absolutely perfect. If you are in the market for one of their products I recommend them completely. I'll be sending everyone who asks me where I got my computer (FOR AN AMAZING DEAL!!!) to these folks. Buy with confidence.

22 January 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Superb feedback Matthew!
Thank you so much for choosing Rugged Books again, as a small business it truly does mean the world to us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought a couple items from them

I have bought a couple items from them. We received the items in excellent conditions.

We also had another item we bought from somewhere else, they said they would help to fix the issue. Excellent communication skills. An A+ for them.

23 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good condition

Very good condition. Like new. Ordered one and then many more due to the condition. If ordering in the U.S., make sure you prepare to provide something to customs through the shipper. It was an easy process.

4 January 2024
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My experience with a CF-31 MK5

Ordered a CF-31 MK5, and received it quickly which was very nice. However upon receiving this laptop, it was unfortunate that there was some oversights that were either missed, or just not attended to.

First, the 'L' key was sticking quite a bit. I'm not talking about a sticking where it just bothered my OCD, but rather a sticking that was intense enough to trigger the 'L' key being spammed 5-6 times in typing, until it popped back up. So I had to pull that off and clean it myself with rubbing alcohol to get the gunk out of it. Now it's fine.

Second, the cooling fan inside the computer is sounding like its bearing is on its way out, as it's making a noisy rumble when it kicks on. So I've already had to order a replacement one to catch this issue before I get a potential failing cpu cooler. $20 replacement off Ebay, so nothing too crazy to fix.

I get having a company like this they have tons of computers they likely go through, and it's not like the computer is broken, but small things like this would be nice to not have to worry about as a consumer. Especially since both issues I noted appeared within the first 15mins of powering on the machine for the first time.

All this is to say, if you order a laptop from here, expect that it'll overall function, but that you may have to do some follow up home-repairs on it for small things. But I'd say overall I think this will be a great computer for the purpose I ordered it for.

7 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Business

Great service, shipping, and products. I ordered a Toughbook 55 and it came just two days despite only choosing the standard shipping option. I had a question and Bob from the Sales Team answered it quickly and clearly. The packaging was very delicate and secure with no physical damage to the laptop. The laptop iteself is running well from what I can see in the last 5 minutes it's been open. Great business, people, and product!

9 January 2024
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Reply from Rugged Books

Hi James,
Thanks for your awesome feedback!

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