Looking for a new cell phone
I’m currently in the market for a cell phone for my son. Being a geek, I naturally tend toward the new devices with lots of features. The last two phones he’s had were fairly new devices: Blackberry Pearl and Blackberry Pearl Flip. The problem with these devices is that, while snazzy, they weren’t designed for ruggedness. The Pearl Flip only lasted about a month until it got crushed underfoot, and the Pearl lost it’s mind after about 3 months.
I’ve decided to move away from brittle phones to rugged phones. The one I’ve got my eye on is the sonim xp3 quest. Some of the features are:
- IP-67 rating/ MIL-810F certified
- 3-Year Unconditional Guarantee
- Equipped with a turn-by-turn navigation application
- micro sd Card slot (up to 2 GB)
- 2MP Camera with Flash
- Submersible to 1M for 30 minutes in water
- Withstands 2m drops on concrete
It’s doesn’t have 3G, or a touch screen, but it might last for more than a few months. If he just won’t lose it, I’ll be able to collect on the warranty at least.