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Old 01 November 2008, 21:04   #1
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there's a thread most people wouldn't expect me to start!

However - I got a new mobile last week. Tonight I went out on my bike and even though its not raining for some reason put my mobile in a freezer bag... no idea why but it must have been inspired my codders. Turns out my camelpak leaked and soaked everything - but the phone was fine.

So he does drone on about it - but on this occassion at least it worked, and will now form part of my standard bike process (as well as checking the hose on the camelpak is tight!).
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there's a thread most people wouldn't expect me to start!

However - I got a new mobile last week. Tonight I went out on my bike and even though its not raining for some reason put my mobile in a freezer bag... no idea why but it must have been inspired my codders. Turns out my camelpak leaked and soaked everything - but the phone was fine.

So he does drone on about it - but on this occassion at least it worked, and will now form part of my standard bike process (as well as checking the hose on the camelpak is tight!).
I think this just highlights the dangers of physical exercise.
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Old 01 November 2008, 23:37   #3
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Steady Polwart ..you're losing it ..
Tell me about it - when I saw the headline I thought it may have saved someone's life - not their Nokia.........
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Old 02 November 2008, 08:26   #5
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it must have been the excercise!
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I thought it may have saved someone's life - not their Nokia.........
you probably did - my wife would not have been amused if I told her i needed to buy another new phone!
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Tell me about it - when I saw the headline I thought it may have saved someone's life - not their Nokia.........
But you might!

I now carry two mobile 'phones with me - my personal everyday 'phone which often goes in an aquapac if it's wet or rough, then I can use the lanyard to either attach it to something on the boat, or it can go round my neck.

The second 'phone is an O2 pay-as-you go which gets seldom used and I make sure is fully charged. This one goes in the plastic bag and stays in a pocket. It will only come out in case of emergency. It has all the coastguard telephone numbers saved.
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Bloody hell - maybe if I keep banging on about it enough it may actually work one day!!!

Even if it saves someone a bashing from the wife it will be a job well done........
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Bloody hell - maybe if I keep banging on about it enough it may actually work one day!!!

Even if it saves someone a bashing from the wife it will be a job well done........
Wow, it could turn out to be the biggest achievement of your life.
Perhaps you should change to "Bagprawn"
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Wow, it could turn out to be the biggest achievement of your life.
Perhaps you should change to "Bagprawn"
I like the sound of "PrawnBag" or "CodBag"
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Ikea are doing some nice quality zip-locks that are quite durable.

And yes it's now standard kit for me too.
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The second 'phone is an O2 pay-as-you go which gets seldom used and I make sure is fully charged. This one goes in the plastic bag and stays in a pocket. It will only come out in case of emergency. It has all the coastguard telephone numbers saved.
I do likewise, but am now on the lookout for a phone that it inherently robust, I used to have a small w/proof Nokia but the screen died. Any suggestions for something that is cheap and still available?
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I do likewise, but am now on the lookout for a phone that it inherently robust, I used to have a small w/proof Nokia but the screen died. Any suggestions for something that is cheap and still available?
Nokia 5210- a few on Ebay and cases/batteries still available-splashproof but don't dunk it!
Nokia 3220-my old one lasted 3 years of serious abuse and it only got upgraded a few weeks ago. Still works, Liz is using it now because she didn't want the flashy one I got on Ebay after her 5210 got totally submerged a few weeks ago.Cost £6 to get it looking like new.
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I do likewise, but am now on the lookout for a phone that it inherently robust, I used to have a small w/proof Nokia but the screen died. Any suggestions for something that is cheap and still available?
I've just got a Samsung SGHM110 which is sort of waterproof, sort of shockproof and sort of cheap. Don't like the user interface but useful to have something that doesn't go phut when you drop it in a puddle, I think when I have had it for long enough to justify a new phone it will be relegated to ribbing as its ideal for that, being a candy bar style it will also pop in an Aquapac for complete protection

See here for what is available http://www.mphone.co.uk/rugged_tough_phone.html
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I've just got a Samsung SGHM110 which is sort of waterproof, sort of shockproof and sort of cheap. Don't like the user interface but useful to have something that doesn't go phut when you drop it in a puddle, I think when I have had it for long enough to justify a new phone it will be relegated to ribbing as its ideal for that, being a candy bar style it will also pop in an Aquapac for complete protection

See here for what is available http://www.mphone.co.uk/rugged_tough_phone.html
Top link, thank you
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Try the JCB phone - the ringer is well loud and they seem to be as tough as anything out there! Got one for Kitten and it scares the crap out of me when it rings in our little office!
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