There are iPhone cases, and then there’s Magellan’s waterproof Toughcase. Priced during $199.99, it’s actually only as costly as a new iPhone 4 upon stipulate, as well as double the cost of an iPhone 3GS (which it actually houses). So, what does dual Benjamins get you? Most would disagree “not nearly enough,” but argonauts might desire to differ. The box meets IPX-7 waterproof standards, enabling it to be submerged during the depth of one meter for up to 30 mins, as well as there’s additionally an integrated 1,840mAh battery that’s means to “dual a holdup” of your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or second / third-generation iPod hold. Moreover, there’s a built-in tall attraction SiRFstar III GPS chipset for superior GPS accepting, and zero here prevents consumers from accessing a touchscreen. ‘Course, the sex interest of your iDevice goes right out of the window once you strap this beast on, as well as there’s no official support for Apple’s newest iPhone, though it’s tough to knock a approach here. Show full PR textMagellan GPS Launches Rugged, Waterproof ToughCase for iPhone as well as iPod touch

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – June 29, 2010 – Magellan® GPS currently launched the ToughCase, the polished yet imperishable protecting box, giving iPhone and iPod touch waterproof capabilities, preferred for outdoor enthusiasts as well as outside professionals.

Available worldwide, featuring built-in GPS, ToughCase enhances a correctness of location-based as well as GPS applications for iPhone 3G as well as iPod hold, whilst protecting a device as well as on condition that unmatched accessibility to all iPhone and iPod touch facilities.

“The ToughCase is a ideal resolution for all outdoor users. From kayakers to golfers, towering bikers to building a whole workers, it provides the turn of insurance and performance formerly taken in alternative cases,” said Justin Doucette, Director of Product Marketing for Magellan GPS. “The ToughCase protects against damaging elements such as dirt, rain, sand, h2o as well as sleet.”

The unique case pattern allows 100 percent access to Apple’s insubordinate Multi-Touch user interface, permitting users to embrace as well as place calls while a device is protected. The ToughCase meets IPX-7 waterproof standards, enabling a device to be submerged during a depth of 1-meter for up to 30 mins. The integrated 1840 mAh battery will dual the life of a device formed on normal usage and the built-in tall sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS chipset delivers up to 3 meters of accuracy.

The ToughCase is concordant with iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS as well as iPod hold (second as well as third era. The ToughCase will be available during MagellanGPS.com as well as Apple Stores at www.apple.com. The ToughCase retails during an MSRP of USD $199.99.

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