Xplore XC6 Rugged Tablet: It Will Last Longer Than You

I’m usually good about keeping my gear out of harm’s way, but in the last month, I smashed two smartphone screens. I guess it caught up with me, which is probably one of the reasons why a ruggedized tablet makes sense, if you’re always taking yours out and about.

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Whitelabel SoundDew Bluetooth Speaker: The Easily Pocketable One

These days, Bluetooth speakers are a dime nickel a dozen, but that doesn’t stop these wireless devices from being quite useful since most people use their phones to play their favorite tunes these days. This small Bluetooth speaker is rugged and not that expensive.

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Caterpillar CAT B15 Rugged Smartphone Will Go Places You Can’t

How many times have you dropped your smartphone? I’ve dropped mine plenty of times, especially when I’m tired. Thankfully, I use a case that helps alleviate any damage that my phone might incur. That being said, check out this über-rugged Android smartphone from Caterpillar – designed to be durable right out o the box.

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mentalKase: Drop Your iPhone at 6,000 Feet? No Problem!

Just like many of you, I dread dropping my phone. It happens from time to time, but I’ve never had a drop damage my phone. That being said, there’s no way that my phone could survive a 6,000-foot drop, or could it?

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Etón Rugged Rukus Solar-Powered Bluetooth Speaker

Etón just upgraded the Rukus Bluetooth Solar Wireless Speaker to a rugged version that it now calls the Etón Rugged Rukus. The Rugged Rukus sports a splash-proof outer housing, allowing you to take it almost anywhere without worrying about it getting damaged.

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LaCie Blade Runner External Hard Drive

This limited edition hard drive was designed by Philippe Starck for LaCie, and it looks pretty interesting. There’s a metal interior, a cage-like shell, and an attempt to mirror humans and machines. While I’m not sure if this last part actually worked, the hard drive almost looks like a piece of modern art.

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Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker

The Braven BRV-1 is a mobile Bluetooth speaker that is more rugged than most. It’s water-resistant and shock-resistant, and will offer 12 hours of playback from the built in 1,400 mAh battery.

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