Mobile devices including handheld computers are very attractive to thieves and are also commonly stolen items.

In order to safeguard vulnerable handhelds, a dominant durable handheld and laptop computer supplier, Rugged Notebooks, added a security feature called “SmartProtec Plus” to all their product lines. So, Rugged Notebooks computers are protected against theft by SmartProtec Plus, which is a protection service that acts as an anti-theft security feature of the equipment.

With the security feature, thieves are deterred from stealing Rugged Notebooks computers. It is difficult and dangerous for a thief to steal and sell a Rugged Notebooks computer because anyone can instantly and effortless find out the Rugged Notebooks device he or she is possessing or trying to sell is stolen. In addition, anyone can instantly contact the real owner through the stolen Rugged Notebooks device's serial number. Any attempt to sell a stolen Rugged Notebooks computer is likely ended up being arrested.

It makes it unlawful and unjustifiable for others to possess, sell or dispose of a stolen or lost Rugged Notebooks device without contacting and obtaining the owner’s permission.

The security feature not only protects Rugged Notebooks computers against theft and loss but also benefits other consumers.

If you ever found a Rugged Notebooks computer, you will get a reward by contacting and helping return it to the owner. Getting a reward is wiser than having risky consequences of unlawful possession of someone else’s property, whose ownership is globally identifiable by anyone.

If a stolen Rugged Notebooks computer is still missing, a recovery service will help find the stolen Rugged Notebooks computer and also delivers it to the owner as an option.

If you are buying a used Rugged Notebooks computer, you can protect yourself from unknowingly buying a stolen Rugged Notebooks computer. Simply enter the serial number to see if it is stolen on Rugged Notebooks web site.

Moreover, the security feature makes it easier for the police to investigate theft crimes by helping them to instantly identify stolen Rugged Notebooks computers and lay charges against suspected offenders.

Rugged Notebooks is a dominant supplier and manufacturer of ruggedized handheld and notebook computers, which are weather-proof, durable, reliable, fully functional and highly performing. It’s quality standard meets or exceeds all applicable government, military and industrial standards including Mil-Spec 810-F, the stringent military standards for a combat environment. Some of its customers include NASA, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, Boeing, other top corporations, students and home users. For more info, visit www.ruggednotebooks.com and click on ‘Anti-Theft Security’ link at the bottom or call 866 278 4433.

The anti-theft security feature is protecting various other brand name mobile devices including PoGo Products mp3 players, Palm handhelds and Casio handhelds, and is serving half a million users from corporations, homes, police and government. A free theft and loss protection service is also available for a wide variety of items regardless of brand name. For more info, visit www.inspice.com/SmartProtec