Gresso has unveiled a new rugged phone namely the Gresso Extreme X3. The handset has been certified with the International IP67 certificate, which means that it can endure extreme weather and environment conditions. According to the manufacturer, Guinness Book of World Records has awarded the Gresso Extreme X3 as the first of rugged mobile phone that will continue to function properly even after being dropped in water at a depth of 5 meters for 1 hour. What’s more, the handset can withstand the weight of up to 1 ton, as well as extreme temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to +60 degrees Celsius. The rugged phone can also endure falls from heights of up to 7-meter against concrete, which makes it highly resistant to shocks. The phone’s chassis is sealed against dust and moisture. The Gresso Extreme X3 supports GSM 900, 1800, and 1900Mhz networks and comes with standard features such as a very small 1.44-inch CSTN display, an FM Radio, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, a flashlight, and a microUSB. Measuring 111mm x 49mm x 20mm and weighing 130 grams (with battery), the Gresso Extreme X3 is priced at $270 a pop. [Gresso]
The Gresso Luxor World Time phone was designed for those businessmen and women who are always on-the-go. The handset features six independent Swiss clockwork mechanisms on its backside, with a power reserve of 10 years. The back panel includes five main world business centers such as Tokyo, Moscow, Paris, London and New York each one depicting the time. The sixth time can be set by you and can be your home time or maybe someplace else in the world you may be traveling too. There are also a couple of 97-carat sapphire crystals with high-gloss coating. The phone keyboard is made of sapphire crystals, and it’s all encased in an ultra-strong titanium alloy specially developed for Gresso. The Luxor World Time Phone is priced at $6000 each. [Gresso]
Gresso is ready to release the iPhone 4 with a 200-year old African Blackwood for a case and a 18-carat gold for an Apple logo very soon. Priced at between $3000 to $3500 each, the Greeso iPhone 4 will be available in two version. The female version will come with “dainty engraving and Swarovski crystals incrustation”, while the male version will be more strict. The Gresso iPhone 4 will be launched in December 2010. [UnwiredView]
The Gresso Grand Monaco phones has been introduced in Russia. The handset was inspired by the F1 racing. The Grand Monaco is made from “titanium superalloy” with a high-tech ceramic and carbon. Other materials include steel and hand-polished 42 K sapphire crystal. The phone comes with flat keypads and supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, e-mail and “an outstanding menu design”. Available in “Metallic Ceramic Black Carbon” and “Metallic Ceramic Black Carbon”, the Gresso Grand Monaco is priced at $2,100 each and can be ordered via Gresso’s official website. [Gresso]
The limited edition Gresso’s Skeleton Gold phone comes equipped with 23 functional keys that are “executed of 18k gold” and a QVGA screen that is protected by hand-polished 42k sapphire glass. There is also the Gresso-style transparent sapphire glass panel at the back. The phone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.0, Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback, 2GB of internal memory and a 2 megapixel camera. The Gresso Skeleton Gold will retail for $4,400. It is very limited edition since only 50 units will be available. [UnWiredView]
Gresso has launched its new Avantgarde Skeleton Collection that features Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Bluetooth 1.2, a titanium alloy case, a stainless steel battery case and a Gresso logo covered with 10 micron gold. This luxurious mobile phone is priced at $5,000 each and will be available only 15 units worldwide. [CrunchGear]
