DeWalt now making smartphones?

[Stryder721]

DeWalt, the same company that produces the beloved power tools that everyone uses has decided to jump into the smartphone market with producing the MD501. DeWalt well not be manufacturing the phone itself, but instead manufacturing will be handled through Global Mobile Communications. The phone itself is rated for ip68 (Meaning the phone can be in up to two meters of water for thirty minutes). The phone can also withstand 810G or much more simply put the phone can fall 2 meters onto concrete and be a ok. The phone is also designed to work in temperatures from -20 degrees to 60 degrees centigrade. No LTE support in america.

 

Specs

1.3Ghz Processor

2GB of ram

5in 720p Display

13 Megapixel camera and 5MP selfie camera

3,950 mAh battery with support for Qi wireless charging
Running android 5.1

Dual Sim slots 

expandable memory up to 64gb

wifi b/g/n
bluetooth 4.0

 

Dewalt also adds an amplified speakerphone to help keep speakerphone calls clear even at noisy job-sites. The phone is expected to launch with a $544 price tag on it. No launch date yet, it appears

 

^Above picture is taken from DeWalt's site 

 

^The back of the phone

 

Quote

"DeWalt's first smartphone looks like the love child of an iPhone and a power drill" <--Coudn't have said it better, Quote from The Verge

 

Dewalt's page http://dewaltphones.com/ 

The verge's article http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/22/11489642/dewalt-md501-rugged-smartphone

Construction Junkie's article http://www.constructionjunkie.com/blog/2016/4/21/dewalt-set-to-release-their-first-ever-rugged-smartphone

[Senzelian]

Reminds me of...

Edited April 24, 2016 by Senzelian

[Stryder721]

That's what it reminded me of as well, but it is pretty cool seeing other companies making smartphones. Wonder if more companies will jump in on this?

[kuzimins]

The same shit as Cat.

[Senzelian]

3 minutes ago, kuzimins said:

The same shit as Cat.

People always complain about their phones braking and bad battery life.
Now they get a 3950mAh battery in a phone that is almost as rugged as a old Nokia and they still complain.

[Stryder721]

1 minute ago, Senzelian said:

that is almost as rugged as a old Nokia

Almost  they still have yet to learn the secrets of nokia, and their indestructible phones

[Bouzoo]

Tbh I'd rather buy the Cat S60, I think it looks much better. Now we need to wait for Bosch smartphone. 

[Senzelian]

Just now, Stryder721 said:

Almost  they still have yet to learn the secrets of nokia, and their indestructible phones

It's like they invented the Crysis Nanosuit, but for phones... 

[kuzimins]

7 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

People always complain about their phones braking and bad battery life.
Now they get a 3950mAh battery in a phone that is almost as rugged as a old Nokia and they still complain.

There's much more than a good battery to make a good phone.

[Senzelian]

5 minutes ago, kuzimins said:

There's much more than a good battery to make a good phone.

And still you called it shit.
There is more to it than just its appearance.

[Bouzoo]

6 minutes ago, Stryder721 said:

Almost  they still have yet to learn the secrets of nokia, and their indestructible phones

While both Cat and DeWalt may achieve a new level of indestructible, I have yet to see a phone that can be used for so many things as Nokia 3310. 

 

 

 

[SansVarnic]

Now we need a Craftsman, Bosch, Kobalt, Stanley, Black&Decker (Black&Decker owns Dewalt btw), Snap-on, etc........

[VerticalDiscussions]

Regardless of ruggedness or not, those phone specs, for its price and durability, are total crap XD! Most phones with an Otterbox Defender, will be almost as tough. Im saying this for those who are thinking of buying this sluggish concrete phone, over a real smartphone lal.

[DarkBlade2117]

Lets just make a phone out of the new ( more like 15 months ago ) magnesium based ish metal that is like titanium but lighter for the case and crystal clear diamonds for the screen and make an indestructible phone already.

I like the industrial look though I think the Cat S60 has a bit more style while still having industrial look. Can't be the only one who hates the smooth, rounded edges, simplistic looks that all phones are going towards today.

[Poopenflaggen]

The next big thing is going to be large companies trying to get in on the giant consumer market of smartphones. The one thing I can't wait for is the Dyson smartphone, I would scoop that off real quick

[drok]

The best powertools from my experience are from Feestool. If they would make a phone i bet it would be even tougher than nokia.