While the big carriers in the United States have no shortage of mobile handsets for virtually any user, even the smaller carriers are getting on board with mobile phones designed for those who go off the beaten path. One recent example is the Sonim XP 3400 Armor ultra-rugged handset for use with C Spire. This handset is engineered to exceed military-grade specification, and is waterproof and submersible to up to 6.5 feet for an hour, dustproof and shockproof, where it can survive a 6.5 feet drop onto concrete. This handset has been certified against salt, fog, humidity, transport shock, thermal shock and can operate in temperatures from -5° F to 130° F.
This handset could be ideal for those who work outdoors or just like to get away from it all. It features an integrated FM radio and has a 2megapixel camera with an LED light that doubles as a flashlight. The screen is 1.5mm thick and is made of scratch and shock resistant Corning Gorilla glass. It offers noise cancelling with the microphone, while the speaker is water-resistant. Thanks to the hardened rubber molded reinforced fiberglass looks pretty tough too! Chances are most users aren’t as tough as this handset! With a two-year contract and $50 reward card rebate this phone is also just $49.99. Maybe the smaller carriers do have something serious to offer! Video after the jump