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Siemens M65
(2004)

An absolute tank of German engineering and one of the most iconic rugged mobile phones ever produced. Long before modern IP-rated smartphones, Siemens captured the outdoor adventure, extreme sports, and construction markets by delivering a device that was unashamedly aggressive, durable, and packed with armor. It was built to survive drops, dust, and water splashes that would instantly destroy its contemporaries.

Technical Specifications:
Display: 2.1 inches TFT (132 x 176 pixels, 65k colors) – surprisingly large and highly readable in direct sunlight for its era.
Memory: 11 MB of shared internal storage, no memory card slot expansion.
Camera: VGA (640 x 480 pixels) with a protective rubber plug and video recording capability.
Connectivity: Infrared (IrDA) port, WAP 2.0, GPRS Class 10.
Protection: "3D-Protection" system consisting of a metal exoskeleton frame and rubber shock absorbers.
Battery: 750 mAh Lithium-Ion (EBA-660) providing solid standby times in the field.
Dimensions: 109 x 49 x 19 mm
Weight: 104 grams

The defining characteristic of the Siemens M65 was its revolutionary structural defense layout. Siemens wrapped the durable plastic chassis in a heavy-duty, grey aluminum alloy exoskeleton cage that securely locked into the backplate with a physical metal screw. Every vulnerable point – including the charging port, headset jack, and camera lens – was sealed with signature bright orange rubber gaskets and plugs. This striking grey-and-orange color scheme made it an instant lifestyle statement.

Beyond its bulletproof construction, the M65 catered heavily to outdoor enthusiasts. Siemens released an official accessory called the "Bike-o-Meter" — a specialized handlebar mount with a wheel sensor that connected directly to the phone. When docked, the M65 launched a dedicated cycling application, transforming the mobile device into an advanced trip computer, speedometer, and odometer. It remains a legendary pioneer of the rugged phone category and a pinnacle of Siemens' design peak.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
(2011)

Mažas, bet neįtikėtinai ištvermingas išmanusis, sukurtas tiems, kurie negali nusėdėti vietoje. Tai buvo vienas iš nedaugelio bandymų rinkoje sukurti tikrą bekelės telefoną, neaukojant funkcionalumo.

1 GHz Scorpion procesorius, 512MB RAM, 1GB vidinė atmintis, MicroSD lizdas, 3,0 colių LCD ekranas, 320x480 raiška, IP67 sertifikatas, 5 MP kamera, 1200 mAh baterija, matmenys 92x55x16.5mm, svoris 110,8 g.

ST17i turėjo wet finger tracking technologiją, leidusią valdyti ekraną net šlapiais pirštais. Išskirtinis dizaino elementas – masyvi metalinė kilpa dirželiui. Tai buvo sporto entuziastų kompanionas su barometru bei ANT+ palaikymu. Šiandien tai priminimas apie laikus, kai atsparus telefonas galėjo būti stilingas ir itin kompaktiškas.

#SonyEricssonST17i #XperiaActive #RuggedPhone #RetroTech #1EYEReview