The JCB Tough Phone has been out for a while now and has become the phone of choice for someone whose phone regularly gets run over, falls in water or is confronted with a dust-storm. It is a very sturdy and strong piece of technology and although lacking in features, serves its purpose.
Samsung has now released its own Tough phone rival, the Samsung Solid (not very original names are they). Like the JCB Tough Phone, it is shock-, water- and dust-resistant. It comes with a built-in flashlight. Its body is made of thick rubber to take anything you care to throw at it.
One feature of this phone which is very interesting is the SOS function. This function, activated by pressing the volume button three times in quick succession, sends out a distress message to a previously-nominated number. This, apparently, niche market of mobile phones has two very able contenders and although they are practical for some people this is a very small minority and I can't see too many other mobile phone manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon for this particular niche market when there is so much money to be made in much larger markets such as multimedia phones. However, I could be mistaken and many mobile phone manufacturers may see this as a great opportunity. The Samsung Solid is an O2 exclusive and is available now.
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