Pharos announces rugged Windows Phone

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By George Ponder
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Pharos is showing off their newest Windows phone, the Pharos 565. It's a ruggedized Windows phone that meets Industrial IP54 standards (can survive drops from 4-5 feet).

The Pharos 565 claims to be the first rugged Windows Mobile 6.5 phone (the iMate 810 runs WM6.1) and sports a 3.5" 240x320 TFT touchscreen, 624mhz processor, 512mb ROM/256mb SDRAM as well as GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.  The 565 measures 5.7" (L) x 3.1" (W) x 1" (D) and is powered by a 1880mah battery.  No word on how hefty this phone is but it does have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The tough Windows phone is listed for $529.95 (MSRP) on Pharos website.

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George Ponder
George Ponder

George is the Reviews Editor at Windows Central, concentrating on Windows 10 PC and Mobile apps. He's been a supporter of the platform since the days of Windows CE and uses his current Windows 10 Mobile phone daily to keep up with life and enjoy a game during down time.