Any suggestions for a waterproof phone?

[rhinochopig]

My O/H has just washed my old waterproof phone (Samsung something or other) which turns out to be not that waterproof. I now need another waterproof phone.

It needs to be cheap - that's the only criteria as it doesn't get much use and frankly I hate the bloody things.

Had a google and nothing comes up, and haven't got time top trawl through every suppliers website.

Suggestions?

[steven182]

what for?! I don't know about you but i have trouble speaking underwater. you see once i open my mouth water rushes in.

[ExPat2B]

http://www.toughestphone.com/

[wadgebeast]

Keep it in an ortlieb bag instead?

[rhinochopig]

ExPat2B said:

http://www.toughestphone.com/

Nice phone, but the key criteria was it must be cheap. It's £250. That is not cheap.

[darkmark07]

Aquapac bag?

http://www.sailboats.co.uk/product~Aquapac_Mobile_...

[RedLeicester]

rhinochopig said:

ExPat2B said:

http://www.toughestphone.com/

Nice phone, but the key criteria was it must be cheap. It's £250. That is not cheap.

Free on most contracts...

[Horse_Apple]

rhinochopig said:

My O/H has just washed my old waterproof phone (Samsung something or other) which turns out to be not that waterproof. I now need another waterproof phone.

It needs to be cheap - that's the only criteria as it doesn't get much use and frankly I hate the bloody things.

Had a google and nothing comes up, and haven't got time top trawl through every suppliers website.

Suggestions?

I need one that works in space. You never know when you might need that facility and you'd kick yourself for not thinking ahead

[Plotloss]

The Sonim is also sold as the JCB phone.

I've got one for site work, its pretty good, featureless and tough, easy.

[rhinochopig]

RedLeicester said:

rhinochopig said:

ExPat2B said:

http://www.toughestphone.com/

Nice phone, but the key criteria was it must be cheap. It's £250. That is not cheap.

Free on most contracts...

I was going to say that I don't use it warrant a contract, but having just checked £20 a month isn't bad.

To those suggesting a waterproof bag, I've tried these in the past and they're too bulky.

[Gold]

Samsung Solid:

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/23/review_sam...

Around £60-70 new on ebay.

[rhinochopig]

Gold said:

Samsung Solid:

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/23/review_sam...

Around £60-70 new on ebay.

Ah, that's the one I had, which is now full of water

[Beefmeister]

May i suggest:



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Isn't Google Images great?

[dave_s13]

Why do you need a waterproof phone.....just out of interest.

[Simpo Two]

dave_s13 said:

Why do you need a waterproof phone.....just out of interest.

naughty shower photos of course!

[tekta]

nokia 5500 smartphone has worked for me on my mountain bike last 2 years. Water resistant not waterproof though. Prob about IP54

[Gold]

+

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-phones/pay-as-yo...
or
http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset/sagem_m...
or similar.

Disposable phones

[freecar]

I once submerged an N95 in a pint of coke, the flash stuck on and started to burn and crackle. I removed the battery, rinsed with clean water, dried in the airing cupboard and it works fine!

[rhinochopig]

dave_s13 said:

Why do you need a waterproof phone.....just out of interest.

Because typically the only time I need to use a mobile is when I'm either out on my MTB, Walking, or on a Mountain Rescue call out. In the majority of cases the phone is either getting bashed about in the bottom of a rucksack or getting rained or snowed upon. Normal ones I've had in the past haven't lasted very long. Hence the need for a ruggedised one.

[Mc Lovin]

rhinochopig said:

I now need another waterproof phone.

Suggestions?

Try to stop dribbling and spitting when you talk?