is an i-mate of mine.

Say, "hi mate," to the new i-mate 810-F.

Designed to meet military specifications, the 810-F has a waterproof rubber casing and exposed metal screws to lock in the factory seal, making it impervious to almost anything. A full QWERTY keyboard, and impact resistant touchscreen, means you don’t miss a thing while you are out and about.

The 810-F is designed around the stringent MIL-STD-810F series of standards. These standards are issued by the U.S. military’s Developmental Test Command, a body whose role is to ensure equipment can withstand the rigours of the most extreme environments. This means the i-mate 810-F can cope with pressure, heat, water, humidity and even extreme shock without missing a beat. The 810-F is equally happy at a chilly -10°C or sweltering 60°C, and can be fully submerged in water.

The 810-F is based on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with tri-band HSDPA and quad-band GSM/EDGE connectivity. Also included is a 320×240 touchscreen, 2.2GB of built-in storage, 128MB of DDR memory, 624MHz PXA processor, 2MP camera with video capability, QWERTY keyboard, GPS, wi-fi, digital compass, accelerometer and Bluetooth.

Pricing and carrier (yes, it could be the new Telecom network) have not yet been announced.