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Old 08 October 2009, 05:13   #1
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Ever drowned a mobile on a rib?

hI HOW MANY OF YOU GUYS HAVE GONE OUT ON A RIB WITHOUT AN AQUAPACK AND DESTROYED YOUR MOBILE? DROPPED IT , SPLASHED IT? ETC..
MAYBE IT'S JUST ME BUT I'VE GONE THROUGH ABOUT 3 JUST THIS YEAR ;-)..... BUT NOW MY PROBLEM IS SOLVED...... I THOUGHT I MAY NOT BE THE ONLY ONE SO I DECIED TO SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOU......
I'VE JUST PURHASED THE NEW SAMSUNG...... IT'S DEAD CHEEP ONLY AROUND 100 EURO'S ...

ANY WAY HERE IS A LINK TO THE AD....

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Old 08 October 2009, 08:48   #2
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I just put mine in a waterproof box so I don't have to carry a chunky brick around the rest of the year.
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Old 08 October 2009, 09:04   #3
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Just the job!

Been lucky on the RIB [in waterproof bag] ,done a couple wadeing whilst fishing though!Looks like the phone we've all been waiting for,and at sensible money! Nice one.
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Old 08 October 2009, 09:38   #4
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it's tiny

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I just put mine in a waterproof box so I don't have to carry a chunky brick around the rest of the year.
that's the thing!!!! i never purchased a waterproof phone before because the where all as you say "chunky bricks" this one is pritty neat ... it looks good and it's small no problem to fit in your pocket!!!!

plus the built in flash light is pritty cool.....
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Old 08 October 2009, 09:50   #5
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Whilst I had never damaged a mobile whilst at sea, I have always been extremely aware of the possibility and therefore always put in some sort container. This in many ways makes it somewhat difficult to use/hear.

However, on my contract renewal I was offered the Sonim Landrover phone. Whilst it is a bit brick like, I have found it does everything I want it to do and with a 3 year unconditional warranty, I dont think I can go wrong. Kids have already tried to drown it, they did not succeed and now want to hit it with a large hammer! I have said they can do it when it is 2 years and 11 months old ....
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Old 08 October 2009, 11:03   #6
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Whilst I had never damaged a mobile whilst at sea, I have always been extremely aware of the possibility and therefore always put in some sort container. This in many ways makes it somewhat difficult to use/hear.

However, on my contract renewal I was offered the Sonim Landrover phone. Whilst it is a bit brick like, I have found it does everything I want it to do and with a 3 year unconditional warranty, I dont think I can go wrong. Kids have already tried to drown it, they did not succeed and now want to hit it with a large hammer! I have said they can do it when it is 2 years and 11 months old ....
yeah the SONIM is "kick ass" however it is like a brick and for everyday use would be a pain atleast for me..... the samsung is nice cause i don't need to switch sim cards.... between a day to day phone and my phone for boating.
stick the sonim in your pocket and you look like you've got a permanent hard on. ;-)
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Old 08 October 2009, 11:52   #7
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And the problem with that is ... ?

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Looks a good phone but a bit basic.

I just use freezer bags - they are very hi-tec - you can adjust them to get the phone to float or sink!!!
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Old 08 October 2009, 14:51   #9
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im on my 4th sony erricson since last september after the rib
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I just use freezer bags
I think you should get some freezer bags 'Codprawn' branded...
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Old 08 October 2009, 20:15   #11
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what a shite strap line and clearly a rip off from Landrover. I would rather t a landrover phone as well
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Old 16 October 2009, 11:15   #12
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once lost one out of my overalls/boilersuit top pocket when leaning over a stern rail to see if water was coming out of the exhausts ,,,,,,came out of the engine room leaned over and plop ,, fkking hell it was the wifes phone too that she had lent me for the day .
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