CATerpillar S30 8 GB / 1 GB
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A device protected on all fronts from a serious manufacturer of special equipment. The smartphone uses not the most up-to-date hardware at the time of the announcement and does not have the most outstanding screen resolution (854x480 pixels with a 4.5-inch diagonal), but its strength lies in the power of the case. The rugged outer shell provides the CATerpillar S30 with IP68 dust and water resistance, and is also certified to military standard MIL-STD-810.
The smartphone is not afraid of falling from a small height and exposure to vibrations. The place of touch buttons under its screen is occupied by mechanical keys. To store user data, an 8 GB drive is provided, since the gadget supports microSD memory cards. The most modesty emanates from the cameras on board the device — the main one at 5 MP and the selfie module at 2 MP. In return, the model offers reliable signal reception and long-term battery life, which is many times more important than multimedia functions for extreme use of a smartphone.
CATerpillar Corporation has gained wide popularity all over the world thanks to its special equipment (bulldozers, excavators, tractors, etc.). Recently, she has also been one of the trendsetters in the field of secure smartphones.
Hardware and screen
The CATerpillar S30 phone was announced in the second half of 2015. Already at that time, its “hardware” and the TN matrix used in the design looked somewhat outdated. In synthetic tests, the performance of the smartphone is rated as below average (AnTuTu shows about 19K points). The screen does not shine with outstanding resolution (854x480 pixels at a 4.5-inch diagonal), in addition, it tends to display colour inversion when looking at the display at angles.
Complete protection
The strength of the device lies in its powerful housing, which is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. In addition, the smartphone is certified according to the military standard 810G, which indicates its resistance to vibrations and drops from a height of 1.8 metres. The case is twisted around the perimeter with bolts, and all the connectors on it are securely covered with rubber plugs. Screen protection from scratches provides durable glass GorillaGlass.
Mechanical keys
All keys on the body of the smartphone are mechanical, which simplifies access to the functions of the device. On the left side is a programmable yellow button. By default, it has a flashlight function assigned to it, which is activated by a long press even in the locked state. Illumination is carried out using the built-in flash. Next to it is the main camera with a resolution of 5 MP and f / 2.5 aperture. Despite a number of manual settings, the quality of photos and videos from both the main and front modules is very mediocre.
Tribute to the profession
According to CATerpillar, about 70% of users choose secure smartphones because of their profession. Indeed, for builders or lumberjacks, the CAT S30 will fit perfectly — even if it is not intended for turning heavy games, the smartphone is unpretentious in operation, supports glove control mode and has a long battery life (a 3000 mAh battery charge is enough for 2-3 full day of work). Plus, the phone catches the connection perfectly and works well in mobile Internet networks.
