Samsung Debuts Galaxy Xcover - Rugged Android Smartphone

[dgstorm]

Samsung has just announced a brand new rugged Android smartphone, called the Xcover. The phone is designed to be the world's first Android device with IP67 certification. It can be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep and is also designed to stand up to dirt and dust. It will also sport the following known specs:

• Gingerbread/Android 2.3
• 3.6-inch scratch-resistant display
• 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash
• 7.2Mbps HSDPA.

So far, the only country that it was announced for was Germany, but I would be surprised not to see it in the States if it does well in Germany. No pricing details were given, but the phone is expected to launch on October. This seems like the perfect Android phone to take to an Oktoberfest...

Here's the full press release:

Water-resistant case meets social networking and Android ™ 2.3: The Samsung Galaxy Xcover

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

The combination of protective housing with IP67 certification, scratch-resistant touch screen display, Android and Samsung Social Hub ™ 2.3 makes the Samsung Galaxy Xcover the ideal device for users with an active lifestyle

Schwalbach / Ts., 9 August 2011 - With the Galaxy Xcover Samsung expands its range of rugged mobile phones for outdoor use. The device combines outdoor skills with the ability of a powerful smartphone.

Whether water, dust or hard surfaces: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is well prepared against harmful environmental influences. This IP67 certified enclosure protects the unit against dust and dirt there. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover to a depth of one meter for a period is waterproof up to half an hour. The touch-screen display with a diagonal measurement of 9.27 inches is made of scratch-resistant tempered glass. The 3.2-megapixel camera of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is supported by an LED photo light, which can be used when needed as a flashlight or signal light.

Smart through social networking apps and running the Samsung Galaxy Xcover with the Android ™ 2.3 platform and is using apps ideally suit her personal needs. Provide wireless connectivity for fast n-standard, and an HSDPA connection with a transfer rate of up to 7.2 Mbit / s.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover is available from October in the trade.

Source: Android.net via Engadget

 

[regkilla]

Now u can play Angry Birds while motocrossin with ur buddies in ur grandma's backyard.

 

[Limbwalker]

Now u can play Angry Birds while motocrossin with ur buddies in ur grandma's backyard.

Yahoo x 2 . . . dancedroid

 

[Xplorer4x4]

Any word on the cpu, ram or storage?