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JCB Toughphone - the handset for the building site
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Posted by: diaItone

The JCB TOUGHPHONE is an incredibly rugged mobile phone which has been designed to work in the most challenging of environments. The TOUGHPHONE has been awarded the IP53 rating that makes it one to reckon with - being shock, dust, water and drop resistant as well as operational from -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C. In addition , the no quibble 3-year warranty, scratch resistant screen and high powered speakers combine to make this the most durable phone ever created.

Key Features:

Network Tri Band GSM 900/1800/1900

3G No

Bluetooth Yes

Camera No
Size 113 x 50 x 22 mm
Battery Talk Time: 240 mins; Standby Time: 200 hrs

Like JCB’s machines the JCB TOUGHPHONE has been built to survive the most punishing of environments. Starting with the hardened rubber casing in JCB yellow, the handset has been awarded an IP53 rating which makes the JCB TOUGHPHONE:

• Shock resistant
• Dust resistant
• Water resistant
• Drop resistant
• Operational from -20c to +60c

Technical Details

• Unique Features:
- Ruggedized frame built for rough conditions
- Large buttons, usable even with gloves
- High-output speakers
- Bright screen which remains clear outdoors
- Push-to-talk (PTT) ready
• Proven with Stringent Testing:
- Durable casing: Hardened rubber molding cast via dual injection
- Shock: Rated to 1.65m drop to concrete
- Vibration: Protection from 5Hz to 500Hz
- Water and humidity: Rated for strong showers up to 15 degrees from top
- Dirt and dust: Non-porous casing withstands micro-particals
- Temperature range: Operational range between -40C and +85C
- Screen: Protected by leading scratch resistant coating
- Durable mechanics: Keypad buttons tested to 500,000 pushes; Dedicated PTT button tested to 200,000 pushes
• Networks:
- GSM 900
- GSM 1800
- GSM 1900
• Audio system:
- Two 14x20mm speakers
- Built-in handsfree
- Omni-directional microphone
• Connectivity:
- WAP 2.0
- Bluetooth
- USB