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Well if JCB can have its own version of the Motorola Defy+, its archrival Caterpillar must have a phone of its own. And that’s exactly what they did at this year’s CeBIT in Germany, launching the CAT B10.
As you can imagine, it too (like the Defy+ JCB Edition) is a IP67-certified rugged device that can withstand water, dust and drops. To prove this, the B10 was on display under a stream of water to demonstrate it can be used in rough conditions and judging by its size (it’s about an inch thick), it should be able to meet most of the required tasks.
Rest of the specs include a 3.2-inch (HVGA?) screen with strengthened glass made by Asahi (Corning’s competitor), Qualcomm’s single-core 800MHz processor, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, front-facing one, while Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread is running the show. Unlocked, Caterpillar’s baby will cost 379 EUR (about $500) and we’ve no idea whether some carrier will pick it up and offer the CAT B10 subsidized with a contract.
[Via: theverge]
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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