Samsung launches outdoor mobile phone with GPS function
The B2710 X-treme Edition is certified to industry standard IP67 (Image: Samsung).
Samsung has its mobile portfolio with the outdoor model B2710 X-treme Edition added. The impact resistant quad-band phone can be integrated by means of GPS, digital compass and use Google Maps for navigation.
A IP67 certification guarantees that the device dustproof and waterproof in up to one meter depth for 30 minutes. Its scratch-resistant 2-inch display has a 240 to x 320 pixels with 262,144 colors. A rubberized surface is to provide a non-slip grip.
Using two microphones that filter background noise, and high performance loudspeaker is possible according to the manufacturer in a noisy environment to ensure good communication. In the dark, the mobile phone on a button to serve as a flashlight. A pedometer will record the distance traveled on request.
Other features of the B2710 X-treme Edition, a 2-megapixel camera with video include an MP3 player and FM radio. Of connection options are GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, Bluetooth 2.1 with stereo audio streaming and USB 2.0.
The approximately 36 MB of internal memory can be expanded using micro SD card up to 16 GB. A 1300 mAh battery provides power, according to Samsung for a maximum of 19 hours of talk time and up to 600 hours of standby, 2G mode.
The 12.1 times 5.3 times 1.8 centimeters wide and 116 gram heavy outdoor mobile phone is now available commercially. The suggested retail price is 199 euros.
ZDNet sister site CNET was at the IFA 2010 in Berlin can take a look at the B2710 X-treme Edition. In the video, test the editors, if it really is waterproof.
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