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Samsung and O2 get ‘Solid’

Published by Chris Leonard on January 9, 2008 in Hands on. 0 Comments

samsung-solid.jpgSamsung’s ultra-durable ruggedised handset – the Solid - is finally being released in the UK courtesy of O2.

Manufacturers don’t release enough handsets like this. It’s all very well having a swanky new iPhone or N96 8GB, but as soon as you drop it or use it in the rain you’re scared it’s not going to work. If you’re working on building sites or have an active lifestyle, then you need something that’s going to bounce of the ground and carry on working.

Originally due in December on Orange, the Solid is shock, water and dust resistant being encased as it is in a thick rubber body. It has a FM radio, Bluetooth and a camera, but also a built-in flashlight. Cool.

Another cool unique feature is SOS Dialling. If the owner gets into trouble, pressing the volume button three times sends an alert message to a nominated person. The next incoming call is then automatically answered. Handy in an emergency, but not, we think, if you’re struggling to catch the bus home from work.

Anyway, if you want one, the Solid’s available free on all O2 12 month contracts, or £59.99 on pre-pay.



JCB gets tough with ruggedised Toughphone

Published by Chris Leonard on November 21, 2007 in Handsets. 1 Comment

jcb-phone.jpgJCB, the construction company, is getting tough with a real hard nut of a phone - the Toughphone.

The handset is supposedly shock, dust, water and drop resistant, capable of working in temperatures ranging from -20ºC to 60ºC. It also comes in a hardened rubber case for extra protection.

As well as its protection, the phone also has Bluetooth, Push-To-Talk and is Tri-band, and for those working on noisy building sites it has dual speakers.

People like Nokia have in the past released rubberised handsets, and Samsung’s Solid is coming out next month. Certainly those working in outdoors or on building sites can’t very well use a Nokia N81 or iPhone while on the job.

The JCB Toughphone is manufactured in the US by Sonim and comes with a three-year guarantee.

You can buy the Toughphone in Phones 4u stores, and if you’re in the building trade you can also pick it up at Speedy Hire and Plumb Centres alongside your quarter-inch nipples.

[Via Mobile Today]