After a few days of teaser videos that showed the phone being dropped, shot at, dunked in liquid, kicked, and swung at, Nokia has finally unveiled their tough new phone, the 3720 classic. It’s certainly built to take the hits of a rugged lifestyle with rubber seals and a hardened shell, but being a “classic” means that you shouldn’t expect a long list of tech.
Just so you’re not risking much by way of tech or money spent, the 3720 classic keeps the tech down to the basics, dropping 3G support for a simpler GPRS/EDGE data connection. This S40 phone also adds Bluetooth connectivity and a microSD card slot, but no Wi-fi or built-in GPS. It also sports a standard 2.2-inch QVGA (240×320) screen, a music player built in to keep you entertained, and a 2MP cam with a LED flash that doubles as a flashlight while you’re roughing it.
Not necessarily built for the boardroom, it’s built to survive just about any thing from drops and dunks in water. Built to IP-54 specifications, the 3720 classic’s frame has been shown to be dust, shock and water resistant, thanks to a hardened shell, sealed ports, and a screwed-on battery cover. The 1050mAh Li-Ion battery should also last you more than a couple of days on standby (listed for 400+ hours), or up to 7 hours of talk time.
Available in two color schemes (yellow and grey), the 3720 classic is scheduled to hit the shelves in Q3, 2009.
Tags: Mobile Phones, Nokia, Rugged
