Nokia has officially announced the 3720 Classic. As we have already seen last week this phone can handle quite a lot. It is waterproof, dustproof and shock resistant. The 3720 is made of very durable materials and the interior is sealed tight so nothing can interfere with the electronics inside.

Markku Suomi, vice president, Connect devices said:

Whether using it at the beach or in a dusty construction site, the Nokia 3720 classic has been specifically engineered to withstand the splashes, bumps and drops that come with the terrain. While the Nokia 3720 classic is tough on the outside, it is equally functional on the inside - a perfect choice for people who want a long-lasting and reliable mobile phone for any environment.

The phone will come with less than remarkable features like a 2.2-inch display, a 2-megapixel camera, a 1GB microSD card, preloaded Nokia Maps, a long-lasting battery and a LED flashlight. But then again this phone is made to withstand outrageous conditions so smartphone-like features will not be found in the 3720 Classic.

The phone will be available for around $175 when it will begin shipping this summer. That’s the full, unsubsidized price so you will probably get it for a lot less.

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We have already told you that Nokia’s 3720 is a more than resistant phone. It’s waterproof and dustproof and it will surely withstand a few shocks. And as you can see in the picture above it has no problem dealing with bear too. The 3720 likes beer and will pass any testing after being sunk in a pint. Sure it will not be able to walk in a straight line, although it probably would if it had any feet, but it will keep doing its business. The phone will come in September but we still have no idea how much it will cost. What we do have is a specs list for you:

• Water and dust resistant (IP54 certificate)
• Battery life: over 2.5 weeks standby time
• FM radio
• Integrated flashlight
• S40 OS
• 2.2-inch QVGA display, 16M colors
• 25MB internal memory
• MicroSD card slot
• Bluetooth
• 3.2 megapixel camera

How much would you pay for the 3720?

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We’ve seen yesterday that the Nokia N97 is not exactly a waterproof phone although it can deal pretty good with water. If you want a waterproof phone you should wait for Nokia’s first, the 3720 which is coming out this September. The phone is dustproof too which makes it suitable for almost any environment. And if you’re wondering the 3720 is shock resistant too so you can go ahead and drop it anywhere and it survive easily. We don’t have any specs and pricing details just yet but we’re not expecting this 3720 to surprise us with smartphone features.
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