Cat Phones introduces 3 new additions to its range of rugged devices

Cat Phones introduces 3 new additions to its range of rugged devices

Cat phones has introduced three new additions to its portfolio which see important updates to its rugged and resilient Cat Smartphone range and the first release of a rugged tablet. The launches build on Cat phones’ heritage of creating industry leading rugged devices to keep you connected, no matter what challenges the day presents.

Cat phones are used by customers who work in a range of industries, and take part in recreational activities, that regularly put their mobile phone under stress. These customers come from trades including construction, agriculture, security, and vehicle repair, or enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking. The new Cat S41 and Cat S31 smartphones are packed with upgrades and key features that Cat phones research shows these customers truly value, especially around battery capabilities, rugged credentials, and display technologies.

The Cat S41 is the successor to the Cat S40 Smartphone with an upgrade to a huge 5000mAh battery, providing up to 44 days standby time or up to 38 hours 3G talk time, useful when your day takes you somewhere you’re unable to charge your device. It can also charge other devices and accessories with its Battery Share functionality that turns your phone into a power bank. Using the USB Battery Share connector provided, the Cat S41 can charge another product or accessory, but will stop once a user-defined reserved battery level is reached on the S41, set via an easy-to-use, in-app slider control. This ensures the user remains in control, and can use their device as a power bank without having to keep checking they are retaining sufficient charge for themselves.

The Cat S31 is the successor to the Cat S30 Smartphone, the foundation of the Cat Smartphone portfolio for core customers who need a solid phone they can rely on. It is designed to keep working for you with a powerful 4000 mAh battery, encased in a rugged IP68 waterproof, dust resistant and drop proof to 1.8m onto concrete, MIL SPEG 810G phone that can handle all the elements. The Cat S31 is a phone that you can take with you everywhere, to stay connected and get more done.

The Caterpillar T20 Tablet is the first rugged tablet from the brand and was specially developed for those who work in situations and locations in which extremely durable devices are needed. It has a Windows 10 operating system and LTE and is IP67 certified tablet making it waterproof for 30 minutes at a depth of one metre, able to withstand moisture, sand and dust and drop-resistant up to a height of 1.8 metres. In addition, it is vibration-proof, resistant to salt spray and holds up to extreme air pressure so can be used in every work situation or climate.

“Today’s launches are testament to our ongoing commitment to provide uncompromising devices that are truly fit for the tough environments in which our customers use them. We’ve been careful to listen and build on what we know is most critical for them, resulting in a range that addresses these requirements head on.” said Peter Stephens, CEO of Bullitt Group, global mobile licensee for Caterpillar.

In a study of nearly 22,000 Cat phone users, over three-quarters (76%) said that a long battery life was essential to them, and 98% saw it as a highly valued key feature. The survey also showed that 76% have damaged their previous mobile phone, and experienced the frustration and usability problems damage causes to what is often their only means of communication. Unsurprisingly, 94% of Cat phone owners value their phone being drop proof, while 71% said that a scratch resistant screen is essential to them.

• The Cat S41 Smartphone has an MSRP of €449 and will be available to order from August 31st
• The Cat S31 Smartphone has an MSRP of €329 and will be available to buy later this year
• The Caterpillar T20 Tablet has an MSRP of €649.

Cat S41 Specifications

• Huge battery (5000mAh) with up to 44 days standby time or 38 hours of 3G talk time. Capable of charging other devices and accessories with the Battery Share power bank feature – cable provided
• Water / Dust proof (IP68), Drop tested to 1.8M onto concrete, MIL SPEC 810G, Gorilla ® Glass 5 protected. Waterproof tested to up to 2 meters of water for as long as one hour
• Android™ Nougat
• 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM. Expandable Storage (microSD™ up to 2TB)
• MediaTek octa-core 2.3GHz chipset
• 13MP rear camera with LED flash, autofocus with PDAF, 8MP front camera, both with underwater mode functionality
• LTE Cat 6, VoLTE, VoWiFi
• Super bright 5″ FHD display, optimised for outdoor use with a touchscreen that can be used with wet fingers or gloves
• Textured, extra grip design
• Programmable Shortcut Key useful for Push to Talk (PTT), SOS (Lone worker app), or to easily launch its torch or camera
• Curated apps and content catalogue

Cat S31 Specifications

• Powerful 4,000 mAh battery
• Water / Dust proof (IP68), Drop tested to 1.8M onto concrete, MIL SPEC 810G, Gorilla ® Glass 3 protected
• Waterproof Smartphone – up to 1.2 meters for 35 minutes
• 4.7″ 720p HD display optimised for outdoor use with a touchscreen that can be used with wet fingers or gloves
• Android™ Nougat
• 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Expandable Storage (microSD™)
• Qualcomm Quad-Core 1.3GHz Snapdragon chipset
• 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera
• LTE Cat 4, VoLTE, VoWiFi
• Textured, extra grip design
• Programmable Shortcut Key useful for Push to Talk (PTT), SOS (Lone worker app), or to easily launch its torch or camera
• Curated apps and content catalogue
• Dual SIM – Nano

Caterpillar T20 Tablet Specifications

• Dimensions: 220 x 143 x14 mm
• Weight: 650 g
• Display: 8’’ (203,2 mm), Gorilla®-glass, 800 x 1280 IPS LCD
• Battery: 7500 mAh (non removable)
• Camera: 5 MP Rear Camera / 2 MP Front Camera
• Memory: 2 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM
• Processor: Intel® Atom Z8350 (Quad-core) 1,44 GHz
• Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 10
• Network: LTE SIM
• 4G: LTE Cat 4
• Bands, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20
• 3G: HSPA, R9
• Bands: 1, 2, 5, 8
• 2G: GSM, GPRS, EDGE (class 12)
• Bands: 2, 3, 5, 8
• Maximum Upload Speed: 50 Mbps
• Maximum Download Speed: 150 Mbps
• Connectivity:
  • USB 3.0 D/C
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n) 2,4 GHz/5GHz
  • Bluetooth® 4.1
  • Mini-HDMI, Video Out
  • Location:
  • GPS Glonass
• In the box: T20 Tablet, Charger, Micro USB 3.0 Cable, Hand Strap, QSG, Warranty Card.