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Moto To Defy water with new smartphone
Defy mini, Motorola’s new water battler smartphone has just been announced for Oz.
But it wont’ just ward off liquids – it is also dust and scratch proof with a Corning Gorilla Glass display (like iPhone), meaning its ideal for rugged use.
The 3.2″ smartie hasn’t the best specs in the business, running Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread, but since its a budget device it’s to be expected. It will be sold through Optus’ network exclusively, it has been confirmed.
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Still, it has a 600MHz processor, 512MB of RAM. a microSD card slot for additional storage, WiFi and Bluetooth.
Motorola has also kitted the Android with has a 3-megapixel camera with LED flash and a front-facing VGA camera for video calling, music player, Fm radio,
Optus are offering the Defy Mini on pre-paid for $199 and comes with $30 credit.
The Android will be sold via Dick Smith, Kmart and Target stores from Monday next.
“Motorola DEFY MINI is just the right mix of style, value, performance and toughness,” said Timo Brouwer, Motorola Mobility’s managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
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“It can stand up to whatever your busy life throws at it, keep you connected and organised and capture and share your once-in-a-lifetime adventures, all with resilience and style.”
