Friday, July 24, 2009

Nokia Rugged Handset announced - Nokia 3720

Nokia have announced details of their latest rugged handset.

The Ip54 rated Nokia 3720 (Dust, Water and Shock resistant).

The Nokia 3720 classic features a sealed, leak-proof design and durable materials in a range of colours. The battery cover, which protects both the battery and the internal circuitry of the device, is locked with a screw, making for worry-free usage in wet, dusty or muddy environments.

See the Video review below for more or download the full specifications here

Release date TBC expected Sept/Oct 09

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

JCB Tough Phone Launched


JCB have launched a rugged handset for the UK market - Handsets of this type were once available from a number of manufacturers but in recent years their focus has turned to music and camera handsets.


The JCB ToughPhone fills this niche market with a handset able to hold up to IP53 specifications (i.e.Drop/Splash/Shock/Dust resistant)

The handset has a glare and scratch resistant screen with an integrated loud speaker designed for very noisy environments - for example construction.


Detailed specifications are available in the PDF here

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