Caterpillar, the popular construction company launched a new smartphone on Monday known as the B15 Cat smartphone running 4.1 Android operating system.
B15 Cat Android Smartphone |
This new smartphone is a rugged drop-proof, water-proof and dust-proof smartphone. It can withstand a high degree of day to day punishment especially from site engineers.
Although, this is not the first time we are seeing a rugged smartphone as this for example HTC one, Phillips), yet we can not but say this is at its height.
Drop Test Performed Between B15Cat and Another Smartphone |
This smartphone can remain for 30 minutes, one meter below water and still function superbly considering the water pressure on it. It can also withstand a 6ft drop and nothing will happen to it.
Interestingly, this device is relatively thin, slim and light weight with rubberized aluminum finish, meaning there is no need for a pouch. Runs Android 4.1 operating system, 5 mega pixel rear camera with HD recording, and comes with all the usual stuffs you will get in a smartphone for just $350 (N55,407) without being tied to a contract.
Rubberized aluminum slim design |
Additionally, the device comes with 2000mAh battery, 1.0 GHz processor with 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM and a SD card slot that can support up to 32GB storage. Supports GPRS/EDGE/2G/3G networks, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi,
There is a probability that smartphones would be made to be more durable than usual in the near future, especially with more manufacturers coming up with highly durable devices with stronger screens like the corning gorilla glass 2 and 3.
More info would be presented here as we get more specifications and features out. However, device is available in Europe for purchase for 300 euros.
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