Samsung launches its ultra rugged outdoor phone – “Samsung Marine B2100” – in India

Samsung launches its ultra rugged outdoor phone – “Samsung Marine B2100” – in IndiaSeeking to target outdoor enthusiasts and adventurous people requiring strong and sturdy mobile handsets, Samsung Electronics has launched its ultra rugged outdoor phone – “Samsung Marine B2100” – in the Indian market. Samsung India claims that Samsung Solid Extreme “Marine B2100” is the first “outdoor phone” in India.

Samsung Marine B2100 is robust and tough enough to withstand rough usage. The rugged gadget comes packed in body (case) made of anti-shock urethane material, capable of standing firm against bumps, bangs, scrapes, dust, and water. With IP57 certification, the phone can withstand one meter deep water for half an hour (30 minutes).

According to Sunil Dutt, Country Head, Mobile Division, Samsung India — Samsung Marine B2100 has gone through a myriad of tests under specifications defined by US Department of Defence with Military Standard 810F (MIL-STD-810F), and thus the phone is capable of withstanding the worst environment conditions, such as rains, snows, fogs, humidity, sand and extremum hot and cold temperatures, etc.

Samsung Marine B2100 sports loud external speakers, noise cancellation, 1.3 megapixel camera, camcorder, quick flick flashlight, FM radio, and music player. The gadget features expandable memory up to 8GB, Bluetooth, and USB support. The phone comes powered by powerful battery offering 9.5-hours of talk time. Samsung Marine B2100 is available in green and red colours for Rs 7030.