Sonim XP1 Blog

"Oh ... it still works...."

CNN's Adrian Finighan talks with me (Sonim CEO Bob Plaschke) about our super-rugged phones. I challenged Finighan to try and break the XP handset by smacking it with a hammer, flinging it into the air, and dumping it into a fountain.

Media Alert: Preview Land Rover S1 Rugged Phone

Sonim Technologies today announced that it would offer an exclusive preview of the Land Rover S1 rugged mobile handset, to media attending the Mobile World Congress 2009.

The official launch of the Land Rover S1 by Sonim is scheduled for summer 2009, with both Sonim Technologies and Land Rover co-marketing the phones to mobile operators, retailers and consumers in 40 countries worldwide.

Land Rover, recognizing adventurer's desire for a full range of mobile and durable products, engaged Sonim in December 2008 to become its licensing partner for a line of rugged, waterproof cell phones that are designed to compliment the lifestyle of the outdoor adventurer.

The Land Rover S1 is the first product in a series of projects planned by Land Rover and Sonim and will be fully submersible, Bluetooth-compliant and certified to withstand salt, fog, humidity, transport and thermal shock, as well as a 1.6-metre drop onto concrete from any angle. Other technical features include a 2.0 MB pixel camera, assisted GPS and pre-installed with Opera-mini web browser. The phone will also come with a three-year warranty and same-day replacement service.

According to Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies, "The Land Rover S1 will bring to life all the key elements the Rugged Performance Standard that we have developed in consultation with thousands of customers across the world and will be the best example yet of a handset that meets all the key requirements for people who work and play in extreme environments. We are thrilled about the opportunity to further connect with adventurers across the globe through our durable phones and our association with Land Rover."

He continues: "With the Land Rover S1, we are meeting the demand from users who are not willing to compromise on features and functionality. This phone will be a tool, not a fashion accessory that delivers 100% in terms of ruggedness."

To take a look at the Land Rover S1 by Sonim handset please call Robin Dhara, Red Robin at the Conference on +44788-080-7752 or email robin@red-robin.co.uk

Announcing the XP3 Quest!

From our press release:

Sonim Technologies, the world’s leading manufacturer of rugged handsets and solutions, announces the “Quest” - an ultra-rugged phone for people who work or play in extreme environments.

On display with Sonim’s full device portfolio at Mobile World Congress, February 16-19, in Barcelona, Spain, the XP3 Quest delivers unsurpassed water, shock and drop resistance. Coupled with a suite of mission-critical services, the Quest gives small business owners, large enterprise teams, emergency services /first responders and sports/adventure enthusiasts the ability to communicate dependably — no matter what conditions they find themselves in.

Building off Sonim’s popular XP Enduro handset, the next-generation XP3 Quest features all the core elements that make Sonim devices unique: an extra-large keypad for easy use through workgloves . . . extra loud speakers to be heard over industrial-grade noise . . . long battery life to survive up to 16 hours out in the field . . . and non-slip rubber grips and action-oriented design. Add to that a new 2 megapixel camera, the world’s most accurate assisted GPS, Bluetooth, PC Sync and a pre-installed OperaMini web browser, and the Quest takes users further than ever before. And, as with all Sonim phones, the Quest comes with an unconditional, no questions asked, three year warranty including same day replacement to virtually eliminate down-time.

“When it comes to mobile solutions, what works for a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey is not going to work for a construction foreman in the UK or a forestry ranger in Germany,” said Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies. “And while this may sound obvious, it’s about much more than marketing segmentation. Our customers are unique and they demand devices and applications that fit their specific, rugged needs. The new XP3 Quest delivers on both counts by providing a form factor and design that works over-time, along with software and application upgrades that deliver even greater dependability and security.”