A Heavy Duty Dose of Daily Life

In our society, we seem to be surrounded with "heavy duty this" and "super duper that" versions of every product on the market. So why do we have to settle with wimpy personal communication devices, like cell phones and PDA's that are just so-so in regards to their ability to absorb the abuses of daily life? Personal communication devices usually take a licking then just stop ticking. However, there are a few exceptions to that rule. This article tells the story of some ill fated devices and offers a few possible heavy duty solutions.

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