i-mate is introducing some military discipline to the wussy smartphone sector with the i-mate 810-F.
The Windows Mobile 6.1 device comprises waterproof rubber casing and exposed metal screws to lock in the factory seal, making it impervious to almost anything except hurtful comments about it weight. Even its QWERTY keyboard has an impact resistant touch screen.i-mate says the 810-F is designed around the stringent MIL-STD-810F series of standards issued by the US military’s Developmental Test Command. Apparently this means the phone is equally happy at -10°C or 60°C, and can be fully submerged in water.
Jim Morrison, CEO of i-mate, said: “Until now, users have had to choose between a compact phone that incorporates the latest features, or one that was big, bulky and very very expensive that could cope with the rigours of a harsh working environment and survive use during adventurous outdoor pursuits. The 810-F has been developed to meet the demands of the office, the work site and the outdoors.”
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