RESTON, Va.-Nextel Communications Inc. launched the ruggedized Motorola Inc. i355 handset, which was designed to meet U.S. military specifications for resistance to dust, blowing rain and vibration. The handset is also compatible with Nextel’s recently launched Group Connect feature that allows users to connect up to 20 other Nextel users nationwide in a single Direct Connect walkie-talkie call.
Nextel added the handset offers global positioning system technology, a 65,000-color display, downloadable Java applications, a voice recorder, speakerphone, voice-activated dialing and assignable ring tones. The i355 is available through all Nextel distribution channels for $100 with a two-year service agreement.
Nextel currently offers six ruggedized handsets designed to meet the Military 810F specification for weather resistance.
