Rugged mobile phone Sonim XP2 Spirit can survive water, snow and sand
February 22, 2010
People who spend plenty of time in the great outdoors, work in tough conditions or favor extreme sports, need a mobile phone that can tolerate more beating than an average phone. Sonim is one of the few companies specialized in rugged mobile phones. The Robocop-style Sonim XP2 Spirit is compatible with 3G mobile networks.
The Sonim XP2 Spirit is a rugged mobile phone designed for conditions where many electronic devices will stop functioning. Water is perhaps the most common element that breaks down a mobile phone (although drying the unit may sometimes revive it). Dust or sand, as well as heat or freezing temperatures can quickly kill a phone (temporarily, at least). The worst case is to drop the phone on a hard surface like a tile, stone, or paved road. Often in these cased, the unit or the display simply breaks down.
It takes a lot of engineering to protect a mobile phone against all the possible scenarios, but Sonim is so confident about its products that the company is giving a three-year unconditional guarantee for its phones.
If the Sonim XP2 Spirit doesn't survive a drop onto concrete from two meters, Sonim promises to fix the problem. If the phone doesn't work after you've been swimming and diving (not deeper than one meter) for 30 minutes, you are covered by the guarantee.
Other features in the Sonim XP2 Spirit are not quite as exciting as the features that make it stand beating. Nonetheless, the phone is compatible with 3G networks, it comes with 3 megapixel camera, FM radio, USB, and Java applications.
Sonim XP2 Spirit key features and specifications:
- Waterproof shell made from rubber, fiberglass and nylon. Submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
- Octagonal shape designed to protect the unit from drops. Sonim claims it will withstand a 2 meter drop onto concrete.
- Weatherproof; the phone works in temperatures from -20C to +55C.
- Rugged features have been IP-67/MIL-810G certified.
- Compatible with 3G mobile networks.
- 2-inch display. Made of 1.5mm of scratch resistant Gorilla Glass.
- 3-megapixel camera with LED flash. It can capture video clips.
- Multimedia player application for MP3 music and video.
- FM radio.
- MMS picture messaging, email, web browser.
- Java applications can be downloaded to the phone.
- USB port.
- MicroSD memory card slot.
- LED torch.
- 3-year guarantee.
