BenQ has just released the M7 mobile phone, with some features regular handsets don't usually include. It is a tough phone, capable of resisting any forces, although this one stands out through a stylish and appealing design that looks less rugged than the phone really is.

The curved shape and smooth lines could deceive people into thinking that this is only a regular mobile phone, one that provides the average features in a modern but elegant design. It looks like BenQ M7 is covered in a protective case that should prevent natural elements such as water, sand or a bear's claw getting past it and making the phone impossible to use. That's pretty tough, but not in the classic way, as the phone has a smooth, slightly curved shape and a pretty compact size.

An impressive aspect about this handset is the fact that it is 3G enabled, which enables high data transfer speeds. Moreover, a very useful feature in the case of an outdoor phone is the A-GPS support that will surely help the owners find their way around, no matter the situation.

The phone also includes a media player, to break the monotony with some urban entertainment. It also comes equipped with a 2 megapixel camera, but it will surely not make the best of the great sceneries from the top of the mountain that the user might want to take. There is also a secondary VGA camera, for placing video calls through the 3G technology.

BenQ M7 also has a special text input predictive software, for those that want to type text messages as fast as possible. Moreover, connectivity is available through Bluetooth and USB, while the internal memory can be expanded thanks to a microSD card slot.

The phone is already out on the market, but the manufacturer hasn't announced anything about the price so far.