Set aside the Panasonic’s Ruggedized phone. Here comes the i580 from Motorola which is ruggedized to meet the strict military standards. It will be available on the Sprint Nextel network. The rugged features will enable this clamshell to stay protected from rain, dust, shock, and vibration.
It has Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 Player and support for the expansion of memory. It also has Push to Talk (PTT) service which is equipped with Push to Smart Replies feature. users can respond to PTT calls with either a custom or preset text message.
The phone is expected to be launched in Q2 2006.
[Via Mobiledia]
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