What: Sony Mobile Communications brings the Xperia acro S to US consumers looking for premium specifications and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance.

ENGADGET: Sony's Xperia acro S now on sale in unlocked form for $600 (updated: new pricing)

What: Sony Mobile Communications brings the Xperia advance to US consumers looking for a full-featured Android smartphone and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance.

ENGADGET: Sony ships Xperia advance to the US, offers unlocked ruggedness for $300 or less

On the other side of things, Toshiba's new Dynabook SS M36 opts for durability over longevity, with a ruggedized design that's promised to protect the laptop from falls of about two feet.

ENGADGET: Toshiba updates Dynabooks with new SS S30 and SS M36