Samsung announces the rugged Rugby Smart, coming to AT&T March 4

Just a few days after the first images of the phone leaked online, Samsung has officially announced their rugged Rugby Smart handset. The mid-range Android 2.3 handset features a 3.7-inch display, 5MP camera, and 4GB of internal storage and is military spec 810f compliant. The phone can take a dunk under 1m of water for up to 30 minutes, is dustproof, and is capable of withstanding temperature extremes. The Rugby Smart is being touted as 4G, but it isn’t of the LTE variety. The handset is coming to AT&T’s HSPA+ network on March 4th at a price of $99.99 on a two-year contract.

SAMSUNG & AT&T DELIVER BRAINS AND BRAWN

Waterproof and Dustproof Samsung Rugby® Smart Available Starting March 4

DALLAS, February 23, 2012 —

Key Facts

· On March 4, AT&T* will begin selling the Samsung Rugby® Smart in company-owned retail stores and online. The smartphone will be sold for $99.99 with a two-year commitment and monthly minimum data plan.

· Samsung Rugby® Smart is dustproof, can be submerged in up to 1m of water for 30 minutes, and can withstand extreme temperatures.**

· Runs on Android™ 2.3 with 4G capabilities and boasts a virtual QWERTY keyboard, 3.7-inch Super AMOLED™ touchscreen display, 5MP camera and an integrated flashlight.

Samsung Rugby® Smart

The Samsung Rugby® Smart is a rugged, dustproof device designed to handle the elements with water resistance (submergible up to 1m for 30 minutes) and built to mil-std 810f military spec standards**.The Android 2.3 smartphone features a 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED touchscreen display and a 5MP camera with HD video recording***. It also supports 4G service, Wi-Fi®, corporate email and the full line of media including location, music and social networking services. From the work site to the camp site and beyond, Rugby Smart fulfills all your smartphone needs with the physical strength to handle whatever life throws at it.

Specifications

· Technology: GSM, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA+

· Operating System: Android 2.3

· Display: 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display

· External Memory: Supports up to 32GB via microSD™

· Internal Memory: 4GB

· Dimensions: 122.4mm x 65.9mm x 12.19mm

· Weight: 4.2 oz

· Camera: 5MP rear facing with flash and auto focus with HD 720p video capture; 1.3 MP front facing camera;

· Battery: 1650 mAh LiIon Poly

· Talk Time: Up to 8 hours

· Standby Time: Up to 16 days

Quotes

“The Samsung Rugby Smart is perfect for active customers who need another level of durability with their smartphone,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “It is water and dustproof and has all the features of a leading smartphone.”

“We continue to bring the highest quality devices – the Rugby Smart is the ultimate smartphone to withstand extreme conditions,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “AT&T customers are now able to stay connected with a durable smartphone while experiencing even the roughest environment.”