rugged GPS enabled phone Motorola i580 from Nextel
Published on July 8th, 2006 in gps navigation, motorola, phones
You need a GPS-enabled phone that can withstand solar radiation and certified to military standards? Nextel just released the Motorola i580 rugged clam shell phone couple of days ago. In addition to high-tech features that would make any geek happy, the phone also can withstand whatever extreme environmental condition you may throw at it.
The i580 is available nationwide at Sprint and Nextel Stores for $279.99, after all available discounts and promotions.
Features
- 1.3 MP camera with video abilities
- Rugged construction
- Rain Resistant
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Micro SD Memory Card Slot
- Nextel Nationwide/International Walkie-Talkie
- Direct Send
- GPS Enabled
- Email Capabilities
- Spekerphone
- Java Applications
As the first rugged clam style device to feature an embedded camera phone, this device gives users a valuable tool for proof of work, consultation, documentation and more.
Certified to Military Standard 810 F for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressuer, and solar radiation. Performs in extreme outdoor environments and stands up to dusty environments, drops, exposure to vibration from heavy machinery use, hot/cold climates.
Certified to Military Standard 810 F for rain, humidity, and salt fog. Designed to withstand exposure to rain, sleet, and snow. Rubber encasing, interior linings and connections against water intrusion.
Wirelessly connect to other bluetooth-enabled devices within 30 feet.
Store images, MP3 files, and video to removable micro SD memory cards. 64MB card included.
Long-range, digital walkie-talkie feature allows you to get right through, at the push of a button. Also includes group walkie-talkie for communication to large groups and Direct Talk for off-network walkie-talkie usage.
Offers the ability to push-to-send contact information from your contact list or images to other Nextel Direct Send enabled phones…instantly!
Get step-by-step driving directions, trip planning and more when you add GPS-based applications like TeleNav, Mapquest FindMe and Trimble Outdoors.
Preloaded with Mobile Email for access to desktop email applications. Read, reply to, forward, create or delete email messages. Manage your calendar, update contacts and synchronize over the air with your desktop application. Accessible on or off Nextel Network.
Make hands-free calls easily with a built-in speakerphone for conference calls.
Run pre-loaded applications and games on download more from nextel.com/downloads. Pre-loaded applications include TeleNav, AccuWeather, Photoshare, IKTV and mobile Email Enhanced.
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June 15th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Yes, I am interesting in the Nextel i580, and I would like to know if this phone good for Digital Hearing Aid with T-Coil, and a Cochlear Processor, with T-Coil, and what is this rated M and T, rating.
Thank you,
Gary
June 15th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Is this cell phone rated M3 and T3, or M4 and T4?
Gary
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December 29th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Well, this is really a nice gadget, but I still use good old online mapping services. There are things like advanced planning etc., and big screen is just much more convenient for this…
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:09 am
I had one friend who had it and it talked praises about it!