14 DAY TRIAL // Sanyo has recently announced the ultra-rugged SCP-7050, the first of the manufacturer's phones to adhere to Military Standard 810F for dust, shock and vibration.
Thought to be ideal for business users such as those in construction, maintenance and other tough environments, Sanyo's newest handset is also a good choice for outdoor enthusiasts. The handset provides a textured anti-slip rubber grip that rounds around the back and side and offers a sure hold and added surface protection, four external side buttons that allow easy access to the speakerphone and a high-contrast LCD for better visibility in outdoor environments.
It also includes advanced GPS capabilities that will allow capturing location data even when the user has taken the phone off the wireless network. A combination between Java MVM and location based GPS ensures that the phone supports advanced navigation tracking and management applications.
"The ultra-rugged, military spec design of the SCP-7050 is a great feature, but its true strength comes from a combination of capabilities that include Java MVM support, autonomous GPS, and enhanced Bluetooth capabilities," said Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of SANYO Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "Many of our phones already support GPS navigation, but this is really the first rugged CDMA phone from Sprint that supports Sprint's more advanced GPS business applications. The SCP-7050 finally makes these applications available to Sprint's many CDMA business customers who need a durable phone for their field personnel."
Sanyo's SCP-7050 will become available through mobile operator Sprint in early April with an estimated retail price of $149.99 on a two-year contract.