Ruggedising cases for convergent (and other) technology

February 23, 2006 So you’ve got your new HP iPaq 6500 and it’s just the cutest, most innovative piece of convergent technology you’ve ever set eyes on - a phone, PDA, camera and GPS all-in-one and there’s just one problem – you’re either a klutz or you work in a hostile environment and the iPaq’s realistic life expectancy should be measured in days rather than years. Now there’s a casing that can keep your iPaq 6500 alive – indeed, Otterbox specialises in making ruggedised casings for a range of high-tech items, including models designed to look after the full range of Apple iPods, most laptops and handhelds and a selection of speciality items such as Fujitsu’s Stylus Tablet, a Zippo lighter, a handheld GPS and a CigarCaddy to keep between 2 and 15 cigars safe. While most OtterBox products are general purpose, the US$130 OtterBox 1910 is purpose built for the HP 6500 and provides access to all major functions on the 6500 including sync/charge, SD Slot, headset jack, and keypad. A clear window on the back allows use of the 6500's camera and flash through the case, taking crisp photos even in the rain! The 6500's keypad also remains operable with direct push activation through the 1910 and an external stylus holder adds convenience.

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