For those who’ve been waiting for an Android powered smartphone a little sturdier than the likes of the EVO 4G or Droid X, Motorola has released the Motorola i1 for the Sprint network.

While most of the features and specs are rather pedestrian at this point (for example, it sadly only has Android 1.5), the major selling point here is that it features Nextel Direct Connect (push to talk) and it meets Military 810F Standards for ruggedness.  That means it’s built to take some abuse so if your job requires you to be out in the field all day on construction sites or the like, this thing is built to take it.

It’s also the first Android powered smartphone to support iDEN.

The price – $149.99 with 2yr contract or $399 if you’d rather not sign a contract.

Specs:

• Android 1.5
• 600 MHz Processor  (Freescale ARM11)
• 3.5 hrs talk time / 96 hrs standby  (1400mAh battery)
• 230MB internal memory for user storage (for apps, contacts, etc)
• 3.1″ Screen – 480 x 320 Resolution (TFT Display)
• Ruggedized – Mil-Spec 810F for dust, shock, vibration, blowing rain
• 2GB microSD storage (included) – support for up to 32GB
• 5MP Camera with LED flash
• Push To Talk (iDEN)
• 4.63 oz (131 grams)
• 4.65″ x 2.28″ x .5″ (118 x 58 x 12.8 mm)

Motorola i1 - Ruggedized Android Phone - iDEN

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