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Originally Posted by stumped
For what it is worth, amazon claim that fire tablets are toughterthan ipad, do better in drop tests etc. Not sure how much they cherry pick results. They are much cheaper to replace. The one they sell as a kids tablet with 2 year no quibble you break it we replace it is a possible, as a cheap back up for your main device.
Dunno if carry weight is a factor for you, the nvidia shield is heavier then average.
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This is the right answer. If you want something rugged, a kids' tablet is useful because most of them have a rubberized coating that helps absorb shock. And tablets are not as susceptible to torsion as ereaders so case rigidity can be relaxed in comparison. This does increase travelling weight of course.