Reeds Condurro Nautical Phone - Page 2

bedajim · 12 January 2009, 03:32

Yep i'm interested too

Jim

biffer · 12 January 2009, 13:48

i'll have one john, biff

Tony · 12 January 2009, 14:24

Yes please..

Bern Hanreck · 12 January 2009, 14:50

me too !

Cookee · 12 January 2009, 17:45

They were doing a deal on JCB phones and I got one for Kevin, he is tough on phones and he hasn't broken it yet (I'm going to regret saying that I'm sure!). I think I would have one for the boat and put my sim card in it so put my name down as well please John!

Poly · 12 January 2009, 17:57

I'm worried Codders hasn't popped by to suggest a tesco freezer bag instead...

...and actually as these are only IPx4 he would probably have a point. so may not survive immersion e.g. if you fall overboard with it in your pocket, forget to remove it from pocket when launching and end up too deep, or even leave it lying around somewhere vulnerable on deck/in a locker that fills with water.

codprawn · 13 January 2009, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polwart

I'm worried Codders hasn't popped by to suggest a tesco freezer bag instead...

...and actually as these are only IPx4 he would probably have a point. so may not survive immersion e.g. if you fall overboard with it in your pocket, forget to remove it from pocket when launching and end up too deep, or even leave it lying around somewhere vulnerable on deck/in a locker that fills with water.

Well now you mention it.......................

C2 RIBS · 14 January 2009, 17:36

Hi John , I see quite a good number interested, have you managed to call Reeds for best price

John Kennett · 14 January 2009, 18:06

I was planning to wait until after the Boat Show was finished.

How does everyone feel about the "waterproofness" of these? Happy to take a punt, or do we need some more reassurance that they'll actually do the job? Bear in mind that I've had a quick look at one, but that's all.

Tony · 14 January 2009, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

I was planning to wait until after the Boat Show was finished.

How does everyone feel about the "waterproofness" of these? Happy to take a punt, or do we need some more reassurance that they'll actually do the job? Bear in mind that I've had a quick look at one, but that's all.

I'll still have one..

C2 RIBS · 14 January 2009, 18:15

Still happy to have one as it appeared tough and I can always revert to the freezer bag!! or a proper carrier but anything with these options has to be better than my cheap Nokia

bogib · 14 January 2009, 18:48

I´ll have a couple of phones next Monday and we will be testing them over here next week.

We are more interested in the new phone which shall be available in April, they will have bluetooth, WAP etc

Will post the results on here late next week.

Bogi

Channel Ribs · 15 January 2009, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

I'll still have one..

Likewise. I am not looking for an indestructible phone, just one that will be more resilient that most.

tinker · 16 January 2009, 14:21

A description of IP ratings

biffer · 16 January 2009, 14:45

still count me in john, coding my rib soon and the barometer will help just in case they tell me i need one, i'll put a pay as you go sim in it and leave it in the cabin as a get out of jail card

Hightower · 16 January 2009, 17:19

So IPX4 is moisture resistance only.

I think I'd buy a box of sandwhich bags

Handy looking features however.

biffer · 17 January 2009, 09:19

got quite a large sandwich container on my boat all warm and cosy with lots of fluffy cushions in it, getting old now need my comforts

tinker · 17 January 2009, 19:20

IPX4 = Protection from splashed water.

John Kennett · 20 January 2009, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Hi John , I see quite a good number interested, have you managed to call Reeds for best price

I've spoken to Simon today, and he's getting back to me with some more information about the waterproofness (is that a word?) of the phones, and what the warranty position will be if they do get wet.

bogib · 20 January 2009, 10:56

The manufacturer is looking into having the 801 better waterproof, have had one since yesterday and am a bit impressed with it so far, clear good screen, good LED light as well as the Laser pointer, easy to use. Will be able to give more and better results as I have used the phone at work as from tomorrow, am at Heathrow now waiting for boarding the aircraft back home.

Bogi