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DeWalt Debuts MD501 Rugged Smartphone

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Apr 22, 2016, 7:23 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

DeWalt recently announced the MD501, a fully rugged Android smartphone aimed at those who work outdoors. DeWalt is not making the device itself; instead, it partnered with Global Mobile Communications to make the device. Global Mobile is licensing the DeWalt name. Cat uses a similar strategy for its rugged smartphones. The MD501 meets mil-spec 810g and IP68 for protection against drops to concrete, dust, water, dirt, fog, humidity, and extreme temperatures. The 5-inch HD screen is extra bright for outdoor visibility and it can be used with gloves. The phone is powered by a MediaTek processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. It accepts micro SD cards up to 64 GB. The main camera features a 13-megapixel sensor and the user-facing camera features a 5-megapixel sensor. The MD501 includes a 3950mAh battery with Qi wireless charging. The phone does not support U.S. LTE bands, but does support quad-band HSPA that is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. DeWalt hasn't said when the device will go on sale. It is expected to cost about $544.

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middlekid3058

Apr 22, 2016, 9:42 AM

OH GREAT another POWER TOOL LOOKING PHONE!

Made and designed in China and DeWalt slaps their logo on it...just like CAT...I see this as a FAILED ENDEAVOR!
And it doesn't run on LTE in 2016. Epic fail.
CAT is actually designed in England's Bullit Group.
http://www.bullitt-group.com/brands »
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