Sonim ruggedised device WILL go head-to-head with peers!

For those of you that either (a) gave us some input on ruggedised device tests, or (b) read Will’s story about the new Sonim-Land Rover device coming, you’ll be pleased to know we are still planning to pressure test a bunch of ruggedised devices!

It was a couple of months ago that we procured the contenders – The Sonim XP1, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) 5140, and Samsung Solid – and asked for suggestions as to how to test – and then nothing! The reason(s) behind this have actually been due to quality of video – both recording and playback.

Fortunately in the last few months, a couple of things have happened that have improved the video situation – YouTube has gone HD, supporting 720p video. Also HD camcording came down radically in cost with the availability of devices like the Flip HD and Kodak Zi6 (more on that in another post) – both these devices can also capture in 720p.

So now we are much closer to being able to record the destruction scientific testing of these devices in a quality of video that might actually allow you to see the damage “wear” on them

Just need to get hold of one these camcorders now – any online retailers want to offer one up for test? We’ll be real careful with it, honest (despite what this article says about us testing devices!!)

Oh, and finally – the first two tests of five will be:

#1: dropped from bike-height whilst riding along

#2: the super-high throw

Three more slots on the test list if anyone has any spanking ideas

Ben