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Nokia 3720 is the company’s new rugged phone that will be released to the mass market very soon. Nokia Conversations has tested this phone to see how tough it is. There are five videos that show the Nokia 3720 still working after being hit with a golf club, sunk into a pint of beer, or dropped from a height. Videos after the jump. More
Chinese manufacturer QiGi has rolled out a super armored smartphone known as the AK007. This ruggedized handset is built for operating in generally extreme conditions. As for the specs itself, it sports a 2.8-inch QVGA display, 2MP camera, 624MHz core processor, 256MB ROM, 128MB of RAM, Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, GPS, 200 mAH battery and comes in two variants supporting CDMA and GSM networks. Unfortunately, pricing and release dates are still unknown. [MobileWhack]
AT&T has recently released the Samsung A657 candybar handset that comes with a rubberized shell and has been specially designed to meet US military-spec standards for its ruggedness. The A657 has a flashlight as a backup for those working in dark conditions, Bluetooth connectivity, 3G support, GPS mapping and a microSDHC memory card slot(up to 8GB). The handset is already available to order for business users, but the pricing is still unknown. [Electronista]
If you need a rugged mobile phone, then you might try the Nautiz X5 cell phone. This tough smartphone has been rated IP65, which is 100% dust-proof and waterproof. The phone comes with a 3MP camera with LED flash, a barcode scanner, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and a 3.5 inch VGA LCD display. This Windows Mobile 6.1-handset also offers 806MHz Marvell processor and 256MB RAM. Sadly, there is no word on pricing or availability so far. [Engadget]
Here is a new tough smartphone, which is dubbed as the i-mate 810-F. This Windows Mobile-powered handset will be released at MWC 2009. The main features of the i-mate-810-F are GSM and HSDPA connectivity, a QVGA impact-resistant touchscreen display, Full QWERTY keyboard, GPS, WiFi, built-in digital compass, Bluetooth, Secure i-Q software, 2MP camera and 624 Mhz CPU. Unfortunately, this rugged phone is the only phone to be released by the company in Spain. No word on pricing at this time. [UnWiredView]
Sonim Technologies is famous for its rugged handsets. The company has recently introduced two more handsets for mid-2009 release. Dubbed as the Land Rover S1 and the Land Rover S2 G4, both mobile phones come equipped with a protective case made from XENOY that boasts water resistance and the ability to function in the harshest of environments, including 1.6 meter drops to concrete. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time. [Press Release]
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