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AT&T Announced It Will Sell The Rugged Samsung Rugby III Exclusively for $99.99

Computerworld-In a sign that the flip phone and walkie-talkie functionality are still popular with some workers,AT&T announced Thursday it will sell the rugged Samsung Rugby III exclusively for$99.99 with a two-year agreement starting Dec.14.

AT&T to Sell Rugged Flip Phone with Push-to-Talk Dec. 14 for $100

The Samsung Rugby III rugged phone.

The flip form factor and compatibility with AT&T's Enhanced Push to Talk(a walkie-talkie service)create a sweet spot for businesses trying to equip field workers in a range of industries as well as outdoors enthusiasts.

The 2.4-in.touchscreen display on the Rugby III is small compared to many of today's smartphones,such as the new 4-in.iPhone 5.But screen size isn't the priority for potential users,who AT&T thinks will want the military ruggedness,which makes it waterproof,dust proof and shock resistant.

There's a dedicated button for access to PTT,which AT&T boasts allows communications with larger talk groups than before.There's also one-touch access to GPS navigation through AT&T Navigator,and a 3 megapixel camera.

AT&T also sells the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro.

Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless,smartphones and other handhelds,and wireless networking for Computerworld.

 

 

Source: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9234139/AT_T_to_sell_rugged_flip_phone_with_push_to_talk_Dec._14_for_100
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AT&T to Sell Rugged Flip Phone with Push-to-Talk Dec. 14 for $100