Cat B100: A phone that's waterproof, drop proof and dustproof

New Delhi: Caterpillar, well known for its rugged machinery, has come out with Cat B100, a feature phone boasting high-end rugged characteristics. The new handset is rugged, offering IP67 and MIL 810G protection levels. The company claims that the phone can ‘withstand the rigours of the real world'.Bearing the Caterpillar branding and a black-and-yellow color scheme, the B100 can survive a 1.8metre drop. The Cat B100 can work in temperatures of between -25°C and 55°C as well as keep out dust. It can also be submerged in up to one metre of water for up to 30 minutes. The device can be used in noisy environments such as building sites because it has a noise cancelling microphone and a high-quality loudspeaker.But it's not for every Android fan as it comes with 2.2-inch display with QVGA resolution and a ''custom'' version of Android, the phone won't appeal to everyone. The featured phone is powered by a MediaTek 6276W processor, which supports 3G networks. There is also a 3 megapixel rear camera and you get 128MB or 64MB of internal memory that can be expanded via the microSD card.Despite being a chunky slab, the phone only weighs a little more than the Nexus 5 at 136 grams. B100 packs a 1,150mAh battery that should last for about 10 hours on talk time."The Cat B100 is a practical and tough mobile phone, designed for people who demand ultimate reliability," said Dave Floyd, Co-CEO of Bullitt Mobile. "Its rugged features, long battery life and talk time make the B100 an ideal choice for tough conditions. "This is a phone that won't let you down." The Cat B100 will be available immediately in Europe, coming to other markets in the first half 2014.