There is a pretty interesting handset from Sonim, the XP1300. The new device, as one would expect from the mobile phone manufacturer, is a phone that has been designed to withstand ‘extreme’ situations that could potentially damage or even completely render other phones useless.
Be it being submerged in 2 metres of water or being dropped from a height of 2 metres, this phone has been designed to take punishment and still deliver a killer ringtone. But that is all just fluff advertising for folks who have nothing to do with extreme sports and simply spend their eight hours of their work days slaving behind an office desk right?
Quite wrong –as a matter of fact, it is in the mundane and everyday events that mobile devices are more likely to get damaged and destroyed. And while the max torture tolerance of a two meter drop may already seem extreme, the accumulated amount of shock that a standard handset receives on a daily basis is actually far more excruciating.
Still, the argument pushes the fact that average phones tend to survive average lifestyles –and the occasional phone smashing accidents are not that common either. So why would people sacrifice the comfort and leisure of a fully functional smart phone for a basic device?
The answer is simple: alternatives. While the shift from a basic 2G handset to a Sonim device would be an easy decision, getting one when you have already got the latest high end device takes a little more rationale. These tough phones are never made to replace the high end models, but they are designed to work and function when other phones will not. Keeping one in your emergency kit or storage room is a great idea as the phone’s battery will last over a month on a full charge.
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Tough Phones: Why Do We Need Them?
Friday, October 8th, 2010The Sentinel: Sonim’s Ultra Tough Phone
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Tough phones seem like very gimmicky items. After all, nobody really invests over a hundred Pounds into a single device and not even give the slightest care to the often delicate electronic parts that are within. The same is especially true for today’s high end smart phones which cost far more than regular handsets. The closest that a touch screen device comes to a tough phone is the Motorola Defy –and this phone can only withstand small amounts of water, dust and the occasional slight bump.
Mobile phone maker, Sonim, is taking the concept of tough phones to a whole new level. Sure, the hardware is pretty much stripped down to almost nothing but the bare essentials. But in return, the user gets to have a mobile phone that is not only practical in purpose, but is more than able to handle harsh environments. This is the perfect phone to bring on camping, hiking or hunting trips where being able to take care of an electronic device is a concern that is often ignored.
Another great reason to have the Sentinel is for users who have very active lifestyles that are not suited for carrying delicate equipment. It has easy to use buttons (than can be pressed easily even when wearing safety gloves) and the speakers are quite powerful too, allowing users to be heard despite being in locations and environments where there are plenty of loud noises. The device’s battery is also extra tough, allowing for the user to use the handset’s GPS and other features nonstop for at least 24 hours.
The Sonim Sentinel is basically a standard 2G handset that has been outfitted with shock, water and dust resistant casing. It is designed to withstand being submerged in water for more than half an hour, be subjected 2 meter drops (onto hard surfaces) as well as really high temperatures.