Sonim XP2 Spirit arrives
February 17, 2010
[MWC 2010] Sonim's XP2 Spirit is now available, being the first 3G handset from the folks by at Sonim. As with other products from its stable, that is one hardy cookie, boasting the following specifications which we hope will whet your appetite whether you are one who is prone to dropping stuff all by the place.
- Stylish look and strange octagonal shape to better resist drops
- 3-megapixel camera with LED flash for higher quality pictures and video
- A suite of Java applications and a multimedia player
- 2' hi-res display, protected by 1.5mm of scratch resistant Gorilla Glass
- High quality magnesium core
- Waterproof outer shell made from hardened rubber, fiberglass and nylon
- GORE-TEX covered speaker for waterproofing
- Resistant to shocks and vibration: Built to resist random vibrations up to 4G
- Ready for extreme temperatures: Works in environments ranging from -20C to +55C
- 3-year Unconditional Guarantee
We're particularly interested in the unconditional guarantee - neat! Guess those who work in really fit environments ought to consider the Sonim XP2 Spirit when it hits retail stores across Europe next month. [Press Release]
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Juniper Systems TK6000 Ultra Rugged Handheld
January 25, 2010
If you ever need a rugged handheld computer to take with you on site visits, you’ll certainly want to take a peek at the Juniper Systems TK6000 handheld computer before you prepare any buying decision. When we say rugged, we mean that it’s designed to resist multiple 5-foot drops on concrete, is waterproof, dustproof and works in extreme temperatures. While there isn’t any data on pricing at the moment, specifications of that device include:
- Windows Mobile 6.1
- 624MHz Marvel PXA270 processor
- 128MB RAM
- 1GB internal storage
- microSDHC card expansion
- 32 hours of juice from a set of batteries
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
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New generation of rugged gadgets hits.
November 17, 2009
When the going gets rugged, the unbreakable get rugged PCs, phones and other gadgets. Just a few years ago, there was hardly anything worth buying in that category. But now, there's a world of devices that can survive water, shock, dirt and extreme temperatures. Here are three examples from Dell, Casio and a company called Ryobi.
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