Phones

[ccscott49]

OK, Peeps, I want a waterproof mobile phone, is there such an animal? I dont want a pouch, box or anyhting else to putit in, tried that, I want a mobile waterproof phone, I dont care oif its like a brick, I want one!! So there, if not there will be a dummy on the floor and toys to follow, waaaa waaaa waaa.

The other thing is, it's almost paraffin budgie time, so I will not be on here much.atall, I ahve lots of other things to do in my time off! I will be at LIBs on the 15th, guinness bar about lunchiepoos time, with forbsie and H2OO, so will see you there! Merry christmas to you all and a happy safe and floaty good new year! Bye for now, take care of yourselves and your loved ones!
Colin.

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[powerskipper]

try the nokia 5140 there tough but good phones.
Have a good xmass Colin.

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[BarryH]

I had one. Was pretty good. Waterproof, shockproof,dustproof, rubber armoured so basically you couldn't break it, but I lost it!

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[ccscott49]

Thankyou, but are they waterproof? Thanks for your wishes aswell!


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[ccscott49]

What type was it? If you really did have one and not extracting the urine?


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[Talbot]

not a lot of use being waterproof unless they float as well!

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[ccscott49]

Not if they are in your pocket!! But a lanyard would be OK, it's not dropping them, it's falling in with them!


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[Ships_Cat]

The 5140 is splash resistant - won't survive a swim in salt water. I don't know of any that will stand a salt water swim if that is what you are after - does not mean there aren't any, of course.

Most will survive a brief fresh water swim but not work until dried. Have heard of them going through washing machines and still able to make a call on them.

{Until recently ran a company with 35 marine surveyors, phones had a hard life so just used the cheapest phones we could buy and regarded them as disposable /forums/images/icons/frown.gif}

John

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[Col]

While you're there at LIBS, you could always ask H00's advice. I believe he knows all about waterproof phones.

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[MapisM]

I'm also not aware of such animal.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,hq_en_0_27443_rArNrNrNrN,00.html>This</A> is what's nearest, afaik.

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[ccscott49]

Mine have all been disposable, but not cheap"! boo hoo

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[Mike21]

Nokia do 3 phones 5100, 5140 and 5210 ,which are fairly tough, but they're only splashproof, all are rubberised cases. If you want fully waterproof and one that floats, suspect you will need to get a cover.
Managed to run over a 5210 with the car, didn't break it , only small crack on the cover

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[billskip]

hi cc..i think motoroler made a waterproof/floating phone about 4 years ago and have seen adverts recently about a phone that can be used under water(but i think they were a send up) i didnt take much notice...however there use to be a Tim E that posted on this forum a couple of years ago and i seem to remember you posted about internet by mobile and he answered..tim use to work for bt and test all the phones..had a good few drops of wumpum since ..maybe he can advise if still about..have a good holiday..mx&hny

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[ccscott49]

Thanks Mike,
I'll look at those. I really wonder why the phoney types havent come up with one, like the icom euro VHF, I dont care if its a bit chunky, just so as I dont have to buy anymore!!

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[BarryH]

The one I had was an Erricson. Don't know if they still make it, it was about 5/6 years ago. Had nokia's eversince and they've all been crap. Very giimmiky, but basically crap.

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[panther]

I think the problem with waterproof mobile phones is that not many get sold, and hence its not a very profitable line - hence much more profit in a nice bling phone like the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://direct.motorola.com/experience/GBR/ENG/v3/v3_homepage.asp?Country=GBR&language=ENG>Razr V3</A>

As for Motorola - Most of the phones are "flip" - and so don't even fit into a protective case. I've just had a search, and in the US they do make some "robust" phones to militry spec using the IDEN standard (not GSM) - these also benefit from haveing an "off air" walkie talkie ability to simular mobiles in range - example here:-

Boxit case

Have this as your "boat phone" - use a nice phone on dry land. When at sea you can divert your normal phone to it if you want.

As for Tariffs - the best would be to have an Orange phone on "Equivelent to Virgin" plan. If you dont make any calls then teh cost each month is £0 yep - zero - calls are something like 15ppm for the first 3 mins then 5ppm after that. If you already have an Orange phone this can be added as a second phone on teh same bill. The advantage of this over "prepay" is that it never needs to be topped up - and the "credit" never expires

Cheers
Jools

ps - Technicaly, you souldn't even use your mobile on the water because the networks licence is for a "Land Based Mobile Network"!!!!! - This doesn't stop the networks ensuring that coverage accross the Solent is 100% though!!!!

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[andy_wilson]

Orange Eqivalent to Virgin was withdrawn over a year ago. If you have it keep it, if you haven't, best go to Virgin.

Nokia 5140 is cheap enough to throw away if it's water resistance isn't quite resistant enough.

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[l'escargot]

Almost there - <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,8764,18769,00.html>Nokia 6250</A>

"Water resistance: Phone can survive an immersion for up to 1 minute in water up to 0.5 m deep; water may not be warmer than 50°C" - Just don't fall in too deep!

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[ccscott49]

That will do admirably! I'll contact vodaphone and see if I can have one, or just buy it anyway!! Thanks!!


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[Dave_Snelson]

Check this out!

Hi Colin - not sure how much water you need to keep out, but this device is splash proof to IPX4.

OK - context:- IPX4 is proofed against splashes in outdoor use (inc. boats). IPX5 will withstand low pressure hose wetting. IPX7 will withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1M for a limited period.

This little baby is stainless steel (with colouring) so its real tough and incorporates a GPS receiver with good screen, and has an emergency facility that will dial a pre-set number giving your location anywhere in the world. It's dual band (UK/USA or UK/Europe) and comes with a host of features that cannot be listed here. It can be fitted with maps and charts and you can download a full product spec in pdf from the site I have given below.

No - its not a brick, its the same size as a Nokia 6110. Its the Esc model.

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Oh the price!....I new you'd ask awkward questions!! E850. I never said it was cheap did I?

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