Toughphone for the adventurer in you

IFA 2008: Sonim has a new challenger

29 August 2008 15:32 GMT / By Stuart Miles

The toughphone from Sonim is pretty tough, however a new challenger from another company has surfaced that not only promises to be hard enough to withstand a good beating but adds a load of extra features to boot.

Called the LM801, the brightly coloured yellow and black handset is rugged, water- and dust-proof and as we were shown at IFA in Berlin capable of being thrown about.

Tech specs read like a camping list. There is an electronic compass, an altimeter, barometer, thermometer, MP3 player, and FM radio.

If that wasn't enough there is even a torch added to the phone making it ideal for adventurers. However the most confusing addition is a laser pointer, perhaps just in case you need to do a quick presentation to a bunch of climbers at the top of K2.

The dual-band handset isn't currently available in the UK, however a spokesperson for the company told us they were looking for a distributor.

We will keep you posted.



Comments



  • A laser pointer is like an old signal mirror to get rescuers attention .
    Posted by Roamer, USA
  • "If that wasn't enough there is even a torch to the phone you would like would be idea for adventurers."

    Wtf? Was that even english?
    Posted by Trevor Newport, United States
  • Well if you are going to be in the wilderness and all, carrying this phone would be handy... but who's going to carry to portable cell tower? Posted by Ken, USA
  • COOL! Pricing? Would be great to have it distributed by REI, the outdoor equipment in the USA Posted by Glenn, USA
  • OK - If you are in the UK, you can order the LM801 from www.futuregizmos.co.uk - £149.99 plus vat. I have one sitting on my desk - dropped it, dunked it in water - great phone - does just what it say's on the packet! Compass works well and altimeter is super sensitive - works well with my orange simm card!! Posted by richard burnett, UK
  • Is it Sonim Xtreme Performance™ One (xp1) at http://www.sonimtech.com/features_xp1.html or Condurro LM801 at http://www.condurro.com/toughphone.htm?????? Posted by Nikko, USA
  • It's the Condurro model Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom
  • Interesting.... article is describing Sonim LM801 with a second screen on the back, compass, etc. But Sonim's model does not have all that... Posted by Nick, USA
  • Nick, this isn't a Sonim product, but another manufacturer challenging the Sonim toughphone.

    I think the confusion has come from Engadget, who via'ed the story from us last week claiming it was a Sonim handset, incorrectly mind you. I know they have now said that it wasn't a Sonim handset, but there you go. I hope that clears up the confusion.
    Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom
  • Hi Ya, Needed a phone that was rugged enough to cope with horse riding and the elements this phone fits my needs. Great phone and if you are looking for a phone which is built to last not like my nokia lol buy the lM01 xx
    Posted by Louise, UK
  • Hi, the Condurro LM801 has been delayed slightly but will be available later this month, if you wish to Pre-order visit www.futuregizmos.co.uk or www.condurro.com Posted by Mark, United Kingdom
  • is it available worldwide?price pls Posted by leo, philippines
  • The LM801 will be available in the UK the first week of November via www.futuregizmos.co.uk and the manufacturer www.condurro.com Posted by Mark, United Kingdom
  • I hope this isn't available in America,because the Americans never let us brits have the G'z one,anyway I want one. Posted by Karl , United Kingdom
  • Richard what is this phone like to use,is the screen easy to see,what do the buttons feel like,are they bigger than ordinary phone buttons for man sized fingers,what are the phone menus like,does the phone feel solid in your hands,what games are embedded?

    Many thanks.

    Karl
    Posted by karl , united Kingdom
  • I did a bit of research and found that this phone is actually made (probably designed) in China by a Shenzhen company. They even have a olive green version made for the Chinese army.

    I've never used a China phone before, anyone who used the LM801 care to comment?

    The price of this phone from a China website is 1100RMB, around 110 pounds or USD160.
    Posted by Weslesy, Singapore
  • Weslesy how did you find out where this phone is made,do you have a link? Posted by Karl , United Kingdom
  • Louise can you tell me what this phone is like to use,and are the buttons bigger than normal phones or the same size?

    Thanks Karl.
    Posted by karl , united Kingdom
  • hello,everybody, nice to meet you all.
    I am also a toughphone lover and I am glad to be here to tell you something real about LM801 for i come from China.
    Yes,this phone is made in Shen Zhen a big famous city very near to Hong Kong in the south of China.The phone is perfect in water proof and dust proof and have many practical functions.The price of the yello-black type is not more than 15000RMB.
    Any one who want to know more about it pls send email to barb408mit@yahoo.com.cn
    THANKS
    Posted by Zhanglm, China
  • Hi Zhanglm do you offer the three year warranty on the LM801 and plasma coating that Durrocomm offer? just interested? Posted by Neil, United Kingdom

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