Verizon has now launched the Sonim XP5. This device meets military spec 810G,
which means that the unit can handle extreme high and low temperatures, drops
and shocks. With an IP69 certification rating, the Sonim XP5 can be submerged
in water to a depth of up to 6.5 feet for as long as 30-minutes, and emerge
unscathed.
The Sonim XP5 features a 2.4-inch display, with a
resolution of 240 x 320. Powering the handset is the Snapdragon 400 chipset
with a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU and the Adreno 306 GPU. 1GB of RAM is inside along
with 4GB of native storage. Dual front-facing speakers allow you to hear
conversations easily even in an area where loud machinery is running. There is
a 5MP camera on board, and you can talk to a single person or an entire group
with a single tap of the PTT button.
The phone comes with a three-year warranty that
covers accidental damage. To activate the warranty, the phone must be
registered within 30-days of purchase. You can buy the Sonim XP5 for US$ 14 a
month over 24 months, or fork over the entire retail price of US$ 336.
Also launching today at Verizon is the Global Modem
USB730L. Priced at $80 with a signed two-year contract, or US$ 249.99 retail, this
device gives you 4G LTE connectivity in the states, and secure access to the
internet in over 200 countries. The modem is compatible with both iOS and
Android allowing you to plug and play.
