Sonim XP1 Cell Phone Smashed With A Hammer

Cell Phones — 21 October 2008

Remember the Sonim XP1, the virtually indestructible cell phone? To prove its worth, Sonim has built a new promotional site running a live feed of the XP1 undergoing a hammer smashing. As of writing, the XP1 had endured almost 6,000 smashes and doesn’t appear to be damaged. Don’t believe the XP1 still works? Just call this number (646-309-3072) and you’ll see the phone’s screen light up and ring. Don’t believe the hammer is powerful enough? Watch it smash the lens of a camera.

If you’re looking for one of these $400 GSM based phones you can buy it here, or win one by trying to guess how many smashes it will take to destroy the Sonim XP1.

Sonim XP1 Test and Destroy site here

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Christen Costa

Grew up back East, got sick of the cold and headed West. Since I was small I have been pushing buttons - both electronic and human. With an insatiable need for tech I thought "why not start a blog focusing on technology, and use my dislikes and likes to post on gadgets."

Aronda

Neato! That video is awesome. They have other vids at http://www.toughestphone.com that are really funny. I will never have an elephant step on my phone but I am a lifeguard and it would be awesome to have a phone that doesn’t break around sand and water. I’m totally willing to pay the price too.
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i’d love to see this thing get smashed.
http://www.gadgetreview.com Christen da Costa

Sonim just sent me one. We’re gonna shot it with a 9mm, .45 and then some sort of assault rifle. First thing though is to mess with people and pretend to damage or destroy the phone. Thinking some crowded mall area will work. Expect video.