This one almost slipped by. In case you’re looking for a simple and yet highly durable mobile phone, you might want to check out the Motorola Quantico. According to Motorola, this device was built to survive and designed to let you thrive. It features a tough-as-nails exterior and form factor characterized by chrome, glash, mesh and rubber forging. Certainly a perfect mobile companion especially if you sport a rugged lifestyle.

The Motorola Quantico promises to spare you of the woes when accidentally getting your phone soaked into water. It can practically withstand up to one meter submersion to water for 30 minutes. This is due to the Quantico’s rubber overmold and sturdy gripping textures. For extreme pressure, temperature, dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain, the Motorola Quantico was tested to get pass through all of those having passed military specifications.

To make it easier for you to make calls where ever you may be, the Motorola Quantico has a side ported audio speakers that gives you clear and uninterrupted sound. It also has some nice speakerphone capabilities giving you more chatting options.

Other key features of the Motorola Quantico include integrated Bluetooth, and GPS4 which gives you accurate access to location-based services including turn-by-turn navigation. It even has dedicated external buttons to give you special features even when the phone’s flip is closed.

Now, here’s a quick rundown of the Motorola Quantico’s specs – MMS, SMS, IM, Email / BREW 3.1.5 messaging, 2.2” 176×220 65 display, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV v9 video capture/playback, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v9 audio support, 1.3MP camera with fixed-focus, 8GB MicroSD, 5.8 hours talk time / 18.6 days stand-by time.

via Motorola