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Vodafone gives the ruggedised Sonim XP3 Enduro cellphone ($799) a three-year guarantee against drops, knocks, water immersion, salt corrosion, thermal shock and other dangers to delicate electronics. So, when the phone arrived, I immediately dropped it...
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O ver the last few years, mobile phones have become more enhanced. After the arrival of a digital camera, MP3 player, touchscreen and much other functionality, they have almost become portable computers. Its nice if you make use of all these functions...

T he Sonim XP3 Enduro is a simple yet certainly solid mobile phone that lives up to its description of being a ruggedized mobile phone. The functionalities are somewhat restricted, and besides Bluetooth and the availability of an Internet browser, th...
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The Sonim XP3 Enduro is a ruggedised GSM mobile phone that is tough and waterproof. If you live or work in conditions where accidental drops are common, this is a phone that will come in handy. If youre a tradie, construction worker or just a fan of the outdoors, youll be interested in ruggedised phones. As GSM coverage grows to include increasingly remote locations, mobile phones like the Telstra F158 and the Sonim XP3 Enduro must be built to cope with the conditions. The Sonim XP3 Enduro fe...

Very tough, waterproof to one metre for up to 30min, good interface...

Calls sound slightly muffled and fuzzy, software needs to be downloaded, only waterproof to one metre...

The Sonim XP3 Enduro ruggedised GSM mobile phone is tough, waterproof and very good value. If you have an active lifestyle or work in a tough environment where accidents are common, this is a phone that’s well worth a look...
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Launched in November, but only just available in the UK, the Sonim Enduro is hard to kill - very hard. We know - we tried. Sonims XP3 Enduro: well ard Sonim announced its range of toughened handsets back in 2007, and made much of the phones indestru...

Even if €350 is quite a lot to spend on a second handset, the Enduro fits the role well. Those who spend the majority of their time in hazardous environments might well fancy something like this to resist bangs, crashes and wallops, and the looks wil...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2012-01-12 02:13:30
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SEE OUR UNBOXING IMAGES HEREThere are rugged phones and there are rugged phones. Sonim’s latest model, the XP3, is about as rugged as you can get before you start carrying a rubberised brick around with you.Sonim are the people that brought us the JC...

A rugged phone designed to be shock and water resistant needs to be both to serve its purpose. Unfortunately, the combination of water and a heavy impact caused the SIM to work loose and water to get inside. However, despite the inconvenience of having...
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Sonim has reiterated its position as the daddy of the tough-phone market. In terms of robustness, no manufacturer comes close and the Sonim XP3 Enduro is its toughest creation yet. It may be lacking the specs and features of more popular high-end hand...
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Like the original Toughphone, the XP3 is IP-57 certified, built to withstand temperatures from -20 up to 60 degrees, repel dust and micro particles and, of course, the odd impact. But to survive the added chance of an underwater adventure the XP3 has...

Built like a brick outhouse. Easy to use. Big thumb-friendly keypad and controls. Handy torch function...

Basic features. No camera. Lack of 3G. Pokey low resolution display...

Now waterproof as well as tough, the XP3 is short on features but virtually unbreakable...
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You would think we were talking about some sort of alien technology when listing all of the environmental conditions that the Sonim XP3 Enduro is impervious too. Rain, fog and salt air are no match for this gadget. The same thing goes for extreme temperat...
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Are you someone with a really bad temper and feel like throwing your phone at times, like me? Are you clumsy and drop things constantly? Do you take unexpected dips in the pool? Are you a thrill seeker that likes white water rafting and climbing, perha...
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You might not know it, but you've heard about the XP3: It's that phone that's always getting drenched, elephant-smooshed or shot, and surviving. Well, I finally got one, and the timing couldn't be better. XP3, I'm going to eat you. The...
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The XP3 is another rugged handset offering from Sonim, the little-known manufacturer of tough handsets. According to Sonim, the XP3 comes with a 3-year unconditional warranty, which makes it an ideal choice for those looking for a really tough phone...

Outrageously rugged, Water/Shock proof, Easy to operate, Ultradurable...

Lacks highend features, Connectivity limited...
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Like the original Toughphone, the XP3 is IP-57 certified, built to withstand temperatures from -20 up to 60 degrees, repel dust and micro particles and, of course, the odd impact. But to survive the added chance of an underwater adventure the XP3 has...

Built like a brick outhouse. Easy to use. Big thumb-friendly keypad and controls. Handy torch function...

Basic features. No camera. Lack of 3G. Pokey low resolution display...

Now waterproof as well as tough, the XP3 is short on features but virtually unbreakable...
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The focus is clearly centered on durability when it comes to the Sonim XP3 Enduro, which is a nearly indestructible cell phone. Cell phones are often expensive and they are easy to break. Truly rugged cell phones are difficult to find, but it seems Son...
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The Sonim XP3 Enduro would make the ideal handset for a builder, labourer, rock climber or pot holer. Related links News VIDEO: Mobile Phone in a pint glass test VIDEO: Mobile phone in a washing machine VIDEO: Mobile phone bus drop VIDEO: Bus runs over...

Not only is this the toughest phone available, but should you manage to destroy it, Sonim has included an unconditional three-year warranty...

The lack of features, most notably the omission of a camera may put some off.Look and Feel...

The Sonim XP3 Enduro would make the ideal handset for a builder, labourer, rock climber or pot holer...
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bgr.com
Updated: 2012-01-12 02:13:34
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The Sonim XP3 is dead and we have killed it. Thus begins our hands on review and the results of our torture test of the Sonim XP3 Enduro. Before we begin we wanted to give a big thanks to all of the BGR readers who posted suggestions. They were excelle...
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