Motorola teams up with JCB for limited edition Defy+ with 'patented visco-elastic protective sleeve'
The tough gets tougher
The already pretty darn lifeproof Motorola Defy+ has just got some tough competition... from itself!
In collaboration with UK digger manufacturer JCB, Motorola is released a limited edition Defy+. This incredibly rugged handset is aimed at people who work in the demanding construction and engineering sectors but still want all the benefits of a powerful Android smartphone.
Hardware-wise, the phone is a stock Motorola Defy+ encased in a "patented visco-elastic protective sleeve" that adds improved shock protection. That means you still get Android 2.3, it's still powered by a 1GHz processor, and it still sports a 5-megapixel camera on the rear.
Software for hard workJCB's involvement in the Defy+ project extends beyond the blower's hardware, mind.
As a result of this unique JCB / Motorola partnership, the special edition Defy+ includes some useful apps for anyone in the construction equipment field, including a spirit level, theodolite, decibel meter and recorder, torch, unit converter, and DIY store locator.
Bundled with a car charger, the Defy+ JCB Edition will retail SIM-free in the UK for £260.