US / Europe : Sonim Technologies, makers of the award-winning Sonim XP1 ruggedised mobile phone, announced the latest addition to their family of rugged phones: the Sonim XP3 Enduro, the world’s only rugged fully submersible GSM mobile phone.
The XP3 can withstand more shocks and drops than its predecessor and can also be fully submersed for 30 minutes within one meter of water. In addition, the XP3 boasts an IP-57 rating and is designated with a Mil-Spec rating of 810F against salt, fog humidity, transport and thermal shock. The phone is rugged in every detail – the keyboard touch buttons are tested to function beyond 500,000 pushes, and the Sonim XP3 is capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -20C +60C without breaking down.
Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies comments, “When we launched the Sonim XP1 last year, it was with a clear goal in mind. We wanted to create phones for people who work and play in rugged environments. For these people, having a phone is a tool, not a fashion accessory. They need a mobile handset to withstand some of nature’s harshest conditions. We are committed to the rugged consumer, and the XP3 further proves our dedication to this community.”
Since the XP3 is engineered to be a communications tool for use in rugged environments, it is equipped with a powerful 1180 mAh battery that delivers 5.5 hours of talk and over 9 days of standby time. As continued proof of Sonim’s confidence in its products, the XP3 comes with an unconditional, three-year warranty.
“It’s true, it doesn’t matter how you break it, we at Sonim Technologies will provide you with a replacement, no questions asked,” says Plaschke. “In fact, we challenge the industry to match our warranty.”
He continues: “Our customers’ needs have been largely forgotten by the mobile industry. We have listened to the feedback from our core audience, such as plumbers, builders, and even first response and rescue teams throughout the world. The Sonim XP3 is our reminder to our customers that no matter how rugged and tough their environment, we provide the phone that will survive those conditions.”
The Sonim XP3 will be available in Sweden, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in November 2008, with further availability to follow in Q1 and Q2 2009.
