Category: rugged

Leica intros its first tough and rugged camera

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Leica, the Germany-based optics manufacturer, introduces its new camera that’s built to take some serious beating. The Leica X-U is sealed to its core making it waterproof, shatterproof, and dustproof so you could bring it with you on any adventure you’re on.

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Leica X-U specs:
16.5-megapixel APS-C sensor
Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH lens
ISO up to 12,500
3-inch LCD display
Aluminum shell
Waterproof up to 49 feet
Shock-resistant, freeze-resistant, dust-sealed
Built-in flash
HD/Full HD video recording @ 30fps

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It got its minimalistic looks in collaboration with Audi Design and the top plate and control dials are all aluminum-based. In addition, the entire body of the camera has no space for outside elements to creep in.

The Leica X-U will reportedly be available by the end of this month for $2,950 (approx. Php141K).

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BRAVEN launches new lineup of portable speakers in PH

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BRAVEN once again refreshes its lineup of portable speakers and introduces five new models. They vary from being ultra rugged that could withstand several beatings to models with stylish design so as to accommodate whatever lifestyle you have.

brv-pro2

BRV-PRO features:
HD sound
World’s first modular ultra-rugged Bluetooth speaker
Waterproof IPX7
Made with aircraft-grade aluminum
2200mAh battery
Charges other USB devices
Could be mounted with a solar panel, battery pack, stacking plate, glow deck, and action mount
Available in silver, cyan, and gray
Price: Php6,750

braven-lux2

BRAVEN LUX features:
Limited edition made for parties
Intricately detailed grill
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Water-resistant (party-proof)
TrueWireless Technology to pair with other BRAVEN speakers
Available in pearl, gold, and iridescent purple
Price: Php9,950

braven-805-2

BRAVEN 805 features:
HD sound
Available in 9 different colors
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Charges other USB devices
4400mAh battery
TrueWireless Technology to pair with other BRAVEN speakers
Price: Php9,950

braven-balance

BRAVEN Balance features:
Low profile, ultra-thin design
Anti-slip exterior
Waterproof
Braven Balance Technology for bass optimization
Available in six colors
Price: Php5,850

braven-770

BRAVEN 770 features:
Splash-proof
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Made with aircraft-grade aluminum
Embedded with aptX technology for high-def performance
Charges other USB devices
Price: Php6,750

The new BRAVEN speakers are available at Ambassador, Astroplus, Astrovision, Automatic Center, Base Kamp, BCG Computers, Beyond the Box, BZB Gadget Hive, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, Golden Sound, iBook, iCenter, iCon, iGig, Islands and More, iStore, iStudio, Lazada, Listen Up, Listening Room, Microstation, Mobile 1, Odyssey, Quicksound, ROX, Rustans, Sencolink, SM Music & Video, Stoked Inc. Sweet Tree Inc, Switch, Technoholics, Technopop, Techshop, The A Shop, and The Inbox Store.

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BRAVEN launches new lineup of portable speakers in PH

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

BRAVEN once again refreshes its lineup of portable speakers and introduces five new models. They vary from being ultra rugged that could withstand several beatings to models with stylish design so as to accommodate whatever lifestyle you have.

brv-pro2

BRV-PRO features:
HD sound
World’s first modular ultra-rugged Bluetooth speaker
Waterproof IPX7
Made with aircraft-grade aluminum
2200mAh battery
Charges other USB devices
Could be mounted with a solar panel, battery pack, stacking plate, glow deck, and action mount
Available in silver, cyan, and gray
Price: Php6,750

braven-lux2

BRAVEN LUX features:
Limited edition made for parties
Intricately detailed grill
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Water-resistant (party-proof)
TrueWireless Technology to pair with other BRAVEN speakers
Available in pearl, gold, and iridescent purple
Price: Php9,950

braven-805-2

BRAVEN 805 features:
HD sound
Available in 9 different colors
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Charges other USB devices
4400mAh battery
TrueWireless Technology to pair with other BRAVEN speakers
Price: Php9,950

braven-balance

BRAVEN Balance features:
Low profile, ultra-thin design
Anti-slip exterior
Waterproof
Braven Balance Technology for bass optimization
Available in six colors
Price: Php5,850

braven-770

BRAVEN 770 features:
Splash-proof
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Made with aircraft-grade aluminum
Embedded with aptX technology for high-def performance
Charges other USB devices
Price: Php6,750

The new BRAVEN speakers are available at Ambassador, Astroplus, Astrovision, Automatic Center, Base Kamp, BCG Computers, Beyond the Box, BZB Gadget Hive, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, Golden Sound, iBook, iCenter, iCon, iGig, Islands and More, iStore, iStudio, Lazada, Listen Up, Listening Room, Microstation, Mobile 1, Odyssey, Quicksound, ROX, Rustans, Sencolink, SM Music & Video, Stoked Inc. Sweet Tree Inc, Switch, Technoholics, Technopop, Techshop, The A Shop, and The Inbox Store.

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BRAVEN launches new lineup of portable speakers in PH

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

BRAVEN once again refreshes its lineup of portable speakers and introduces five new models. They vary from being ultra rugged that could withstand several beatings to models with stylish design so as to accommodate whatever lifestyle you have.

brv-pro2

BRV-PRO features:
HD sound
World’s first modular ultra-rugged Bluetooth speaker
Waterproof IPX7
Made with aircraft-grade aluminum
2200mAh battery
Charges other USB devices
Could be mounted with a solar panel, battery pack, stacking plate, glow deck, and action mount
Available in silver, cyan, and gray
Price: Php6,750

braven-lux2

BRAVEN LUX features:
Limited edition made for parties
Intricately detailed grill
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Water-resistant (party-proof)
TrueWireless Technology to pair with other BRAVEN speakers
Available in pearl, gold, and iridescent purple
Price: Php9,950

braven-805-2

BRAVEN 805 features:
HD sound
Available in 9 different colors
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Charges other USB devices
4400mAh battery
TrueWireless Technology to pair with other BRAVEN speakers
Price: Php9,950

braven-balance

BRAVEN Balance features:
Low profile, ultra-thin design
Anti-slip exterior
Waterproof
Braven Balance Technology for bass optimization
Available in six colors
Price: Php5,850

braven-770

BRAVEN 770 features:
Splash-proof
Speakerphone capability
Noise-cancelling microphone
Made with aircraft-grade aluminum
Embedded with aptX technology for high-def performance
Charges other USB devices
Price: Php6,750

The new BRAVEN speakers are available at Ambassador, Astroplus, Astrovision, Automatic Center, Base Kamp, BCG Computers, Beyond the Box, BZB Gadget Hive, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, Golden Sound, iBook, iCenter, iCon, iGig, Islands and More, iStore, iStudio, Lazada, Listen Up, Listening Room, Microstation, Mobile 1, Odyssey, Quicksound, ROX, Rustans, Sencolink, SM Music & Video, Stoked Inc. Sweet Tree Inc, Switch, Technoholics, Technopop, Techshop, The A Shop, and The Inbox Store.

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The CAT B15 is one tough phone, has WFT, and runs Android

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Here’s something you don’t see everyday: Heavy machinery expert Caterpillar makes the CAT B15 — an Android smartphone and wraps it up with tough protection. It boasts falling from high drops without any damage, is waterproof, and has wet finger tracking.

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CAT B15 specs:
4-inch WVGA capacitive display @ 800 x 480 screen resolution
Gorilla Glass display
1GHz dual-core processor
512MB RAM
4GB storage (expandable to 32GB via microSD)
5MP rear, VGA front cameras
GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
2000mAh battery
170 grams
Dual-SIM capable
Android Jelly Bean

On paper, it looks just like another feature phone with its “okay” specs. But since this is Caterpillar we’re talking about, they had to live up to their name of tough machinery somehow, right? That’s why they decided to target this smartphone to active people and made it really rugged without sacrificing functionality.

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The CAT B15 is IP67-certified making it waterproof for up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, and impervious to dust. It has also undergone military standard 810G which, if you’re unfamiliar, is a series of tests done to the device to try out how its protective material would hold up against stress during its operational lifetime.

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The dual-SIM CAT B15 has been made to withstand shock and drop up to 1.8 meters, high temperature, and category 4 vibration. Lastly, it has WFT or wet finger tracking so users can still use it even underwater or out in the rain.

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In addition, the CAT B14 runs fully on Jelly Bean so you could download and enjoy all the Android goodness from Google Play. Are you or do you know anyone who’s clumsy enough to need this kind of phone?

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