Sprint is getting down and dirty with Motorola’s i1 Android-powered smartphone.
The ruggedized device boasts solid body construction that meets tough military specs for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain.
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According to Sprint VP Fared Adib, the i1 will ship on July 25th at a $150 price point (after rebate).
“Motorola i1 is the only Android device to [provide] Nextel Direct Connect as well as the latest smartphone features and the ability to withstand some of the harshest environments,” said Adib.
“[The device] also offers a [number of] business and entertainment apps, [such as] Scan2PDF Mobile 2.0, Unit Converter, ConvertPad, RealCalc Scientific Calculator, Facebook and Twitter.”
Other features include:
- 5 megapixel camera with LED flash.
- Swype, Opera Mini 5 and Touiteur pre-installed.
- Android 1.5 with MOTOBLUR.
- 600 MHz processor.
- 3.1″ screen.
- Push-to-talk.
- Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.
Although the i1 only runs Android 1.5, Nate Kimmey of Android Police noted that the last-gen OS won’t matter much to the phone’s target market.
“Clearly, the fact that it is running Android 1.5 is a huge downside…But its push-to-talk capabilities and extreme durability are the main features here, with moderate processor and great camera (not even the Samsung Vibrant, T-Mobile’s version of the Galaxy S, has LED flash) being bonuses.
“[So], if you’re the kind of person who isn’t exactly careful with their phone, or needs it to be usable in extreme conditions, you’re in luck.”