14 DAY TRIAL // Motorola i335 is one of Moto's latest rugged phones to be released in the US via Boost Mobile, the prepaid wireless brand of Sprint.
First seen in the summer of 2007, the rugged i335 was launched only a few days ago by Boost. However, the handset got an interesting release, accompanied by a commercial that showed how "strong" the phone was. Actually, this strength is the main attraction of the device, as Moto built the phone in such a way that it meets the "military standard 810F for dust, shock and vibration".
This being said, a video was made showing the i335 enduring lots of nasty things, including several drops on concrete, plus a car that drives over it. So it seems we have here a phone that Superman could use when on dangerous missions.
Unfortunately, the i335 is not waterproof, as you'd expect from a handset that's presented as withstanding everything, so I guess those Supermen who will buy the phone will have to take care not to drop it into a lake, river, sea, ocean and so on.
Aside from its durability, Motorola i335 doesn't have too many features, as it's what we usually categorize as "low-end". The handset comes with a small display of unknown resolution, Boost's Walkie-Talkie feature, GPS capabilities, Bluetooth, push-to-talk, Web browser, Instant Messaging, handsfree and Java support.
The new i335 weighs 3.5 ounces (99 grams) and measures 4.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches (124 x 48 x 15 millimeters). A bit too long, I'd say, and many users will probably agree with that. Anyway, since the phone is targeted for those who need a tough and reliable device, this aspect might not matter that much.
Motorola i335 can be bought from Boost Mobile's website (found at this address), for the retail price of $59.99, on Pay as You Go. But until you actually get the chance to buy it, enjoy the video below: