Motorola Defy

Increasingly, the modern gadgets are forcing consumers to compromise on sustainability, to the luxury of an intelligent entity. The iPads, iPods and iPhones in this world are some of the most feature-rich handheld machines on the planet, but their fragile construction, combined with a glass screen with means they are prone to scratches and bumps.

Consider the possibilities of survival for iPhone or iPad who fell down the drain, on a rainy afternoon in January.

In an attempt to alleviate the concerns of construction workers in fashion, Motorola has created a phone that offers the functionality of an Android device, such as HTC Desire, but neither paper bag of sustainability: Challenges al. Designed to withstand the shocks that would hurt a grizzly bear, the challenge is perhaps the smartphone market more resistant design with a dust and waterproof.

Offering all the typical characteristics of an Android phone, such as Web browsing and video playback, so you can see all your favorite clips of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, the challenge is described as a "proof of boredom" by the manufacturer. The challenge has integrated Adobe Flash, a 3.5 inch screen, and Motorola MotoBlur service that collects and flows of information from the pages of your social networking contacts.

The five mega pixel camera has an LED flash and autofocus, so it is a better investment than more expensive device, the HTC HD Mini.

Although the aesthetics of the Challenge is nothing to write home about, and his face bulky may even discourage the consumer more discerning, is toys new Motorola is clearly marketed to users awkward or "less conservative". The Challenge has a glass screen Gorilla, which means it can withstand the occasional tango with a key or a few coins in your bag.

Challenge sells for around £ 200 online, is open, the sim-free model. In the recent "upgrade" Motorola Defy + (Plus) is only slightly more expensive, 220-240 pounds.