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Fujifilm Finepix XP150 and XP100 super-tough cameras announced
Climb every mountain 5 January 2012 10:18 GMT TweetThe Fujifilm FinePix XP150, XP100 and XP50 have just been announced and if their spec sheets are anything to go by they're as tough as old boots.
The new XP range should deliver a decent choice to anyone who has a penchant for adventure and...
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Panasonic unveils Toughbook Android tablet and 3 new rugged laptops at DSEi
To defence contractors 13 September 2011 11:10 GMT TweetAlthough it was first revealed back in June, Panasonic has finally officially launched its Toughbook Android tablet at the Defence and Security International (DSEi) exhibition in London. It has also announced upgrades to its Toughbook laptop range...
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover double-hard handset pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON IFA 2011: Like Phil Mitchell 5 September 2011 16:40 GMT TweetOf the 8 billion Galaxy branded devices that Samsung brought forth into being for IFA 2011, it was refreshing to get our hands on the XCover because it actually looked and felt different to the rest.
It's a tough phone, which is one of the...
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Samsung Galaxy XCover: Officially mucky
Update: UK launch later this year 12 August 2011 9:09 GMT TweetThe Samsung Galaxy continues to expand at a rapid rate with yet another handset landing, the latest one being the rugged Samsung Galaxy XCover - a tough mo-fo of a phone designed with the trade industry in mind.
XCover is a label that we've...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active hands-on
HANDS-ON Time to get wet 14 July 2011 17:55 GMT TweetHow often do you carry your phone around with you? If the answer to that question is all the time, but not when you’re in the bath or the shower, Sony Ericsson’s latest phone might be the one for you. This information came to light after...
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Olympus TG-810 tough HD and 3D shooting
Crushproof and waterproof camera announced 2 March 2011 6:00 GMT TweetOlympus has unveiled the world's first crushproof camera - the Olympus Tough TG-810 - that can withstand a hefty 100kg of weight being put upon it.
The compact snapper is also waterproof up to 10m, due to its sliding double lock mechanism and...
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Tech deals: Waterproof your camera with the Aquapac 420
Deals, offers and innovations 28 July 2010 13:10 GMT TweetJessops is currently providing a nice accessory, which will allow you to capture any wet and wild activities that you might participate in on your hols.
The Aquapac 420 medium underwater case is on sale at the moment for £25, which appears... -
Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100 lands with a splash
Waterproof dual camera incoming 26 July 2010 16:07 GMT TweetSanyo has announced the arrival of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100, a waterproof dual camera, which Sanyo boasts is its "most powerful ever".
With a video camera capable of shooting HD 1080i video and a stills camera with 14-megapixels on board,...
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10 best gadgets to take travelling
Don't leave home without them 16 July 2010 17:30 GMT TweetThe world is getting smaller - not in the literal sense of course, there's no massive implosion event about to take place (any mad scientists feel free to get in touch and correct us) - with more people plugging in, connecting up and generally having...
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Pure Oasis Flow: DAB for the garden
Splashproof and tougher than your average tranny 9 July 2010 9:51 GMT TweetPure, getting ready for the summer, has launched an update to its Oasis model adding in internet radio capabilities alongside DAB all in a rugged case.
The Oasis Flow, as it will be known, will cost £169.99 and, says Pure, "is ideal for the...
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Medion's got balls with its E69010 waterproof speaker
Perfect for the pool or the bath 29 June 2010 12:57 GMT TweetNow that the World Cup is officially over (it ends as soon as England are eliminated) you'll have plenty more time to kick back and relax.
And what better way to chill out than in the pool (paddling pool in Pocket-lint's case), or maybe by...
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Pentax Optio W90 waterproof camera debuts
PMA 2010: Water friendly camera splashes down 25 February 2010 11:25 GMT TweetPentax has announced a new digital camera within its waterproof range, the Pentax W90, for those planning on getting wet.
The new camera will, as was the case with its predecessor, be waterproof, shockproof and dustproof and improve on previous...
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PHOTOS: Sonim XP2 tough phone heels on
MWC 2010: We dig our heels in to see how tough it is 16 February 2010 16:40 GMT TweetIt's tough, damn tough. That's the claim from Sonim of its latest tough phone, the XP2, announced at Mobile World Congress.
A quick kicking from Pocket-lint later and we can vouch for the claim. It actually managed to break the table we smashed...
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Rugged Sonim XP2 Spirit announced
MWC 2010: Latest tough-enough handset gets certified to military standards 16 February 2010 10:23 GMT TweetTough phone maker Sonim has announced the latest in its Xtreme Performance series, the Sonim XP2 Spirit, its first 3G mobile phone that's due to go on sale in Europe next month.
Boasting the "highest level of ruggedness", the XP2 Spirit... -
Fujifilm intros FinePix XP10 "stunt man" digi-cam
"Super-resilient compact camera" 2 February 2010 11:42 GMT TweetFujifilm has joined the ranks of camera manufacturers offering rugged options with the announcement of the FinePix XP10.
A "born survivor", the XP10 offers a 12-megapixel resolution, 5x Fujinon lens, 720p HD video capture and a 2.7-inch...
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