Ericsson R310s

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Ericsson R310s
Screen Monochrome bitmap
Ringtone User-editable
Networks GSM 900/1800
Physical size 131 x 53 x 25 mm
Weight 128g

The Ericsson R310s, now supported by Sony Ericsson, was a mobile phone produced in the early 2000s in a rugged body designed for use in environments or ways which might easily damage a standard handset.[citation needed]

The outside of the body was reinforced with rubber inlays to withstand harsh treatment and to provide a good grip, preventing the phone from being slippery when wet.[citation needed]

It was water resistant, the lid having silicone gaskets and membranes of GORE All-Weather material which prevented water from leaking in.[citation needed]

At the time the R310s was designed, most handsets still had a vulnerable external antenna.[citation needed] The R310s had a so-called "shark fin" antenna which was short and almost flat, and could withstand flexing.[citation needed]

The software was similar to that in other Ericsson phones of the period and the package offered voice dialing, vibrating call alert, and data/fax capabilities.[citation needed]

Aimed at "active lifestyle" users as well as tradespeople and industry, the phone was available in both high-visibility and fashion colours: bright orange and bright yellow, and more sombre blue and green.

The phone survived slightly longer than others launched at the same time due to the lack of a replacement ruggedised model.[citation needed]

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