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Most mobile phones are delicate devices that should be protected from harmful substances such as heat, dust and water. However, some mobile phone users work in hazardous areas such as constructions. These consumers need specially made rugged cellphones that can function reliably despite the harsh conditions on a certain area. Rugged cell phones are also ideal for users who frequently explore the outdoors or ones who regularly drop their phones.
These durable mobiles can withstand the intense pressure from dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude, and temperature extremes. However, the benefits of these handsets are not only limited to their rugged bodies because some of them offer nice features such as a camera, music player, Push to Talk and 3G support.
Let's look at some of the best rugged cellphones in the market.
 Motorola DEFY: This rugged Android smartphone is expected to be available at T-Mobile on November 3 with a retail price of $99.99 with a new 2-year contract. This phone features a slim, slab-style design with a 3.7-inch, WVGA scratch-resistant touch screen and a 5 megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus.It's dust proof, cratch and water-resistant body that can withstand the stresses of everyday life. Other features include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 2GB internal storage, 512 MB of RAM, a 1540 mAh battery, and an 800 MHz processor.
 Airo Wireless A25is: This AT&T smartphone meets MIL-SPEC 810F standards for protection against abuse and environmental conditions as well as an IP-67 rating against intrusion by moisture, water, and dirt. The features for this phone include a 2.8-inch touch display, Windows Mobile 6.1, Bluetooth, fully integrated GPS receiver, GPS telematics applications, Push-to-Talk, and Wi-Fi.
 Motorola i1: This handset is currently offered by Sprint and Boos Mobile. This iDEN handset meets the Military Specification 810F requirements and can withstand the elements: blowing rain, dust, shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, low pressure, salt fog, humidity, and solar radiation. The i1 runs on Android 1.5 and features a 3.1 inch (HVGA resolution) touch display, Bluetooth, a 5 megapixel camera and built-in Wi-Fi. This durable handset uses Nextel Direct Connect for its push-to-talk service.
 Casio Gz'One Ravine: This Verizon cell phone will be available soon for $149.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The Ravine features a rugged clamshell design that meets mil-spec 810G for protection against dust, vibrations, moisture, and temperature extremes. It sports a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder with LED flash and supports Push to Talk capabilities. The Ravine also comes with the typical Gz'One features, including compass, thermometer, tides, sunrise/sunset calendar and others.
 Samsung Rugby II: This rugged cell phone is now available at AT&T for $129.99 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in-rebate. The Rugby II features push-to-talk compatibility, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, a 2 megapixel camera, Video Share support, voice processing tech, Bluetooth, and microSD expansion. This next-gen rugged phone can also withstand dust, vibration, shock, and more.
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