Caterpillar CAT B25 mobile phone: an overview, description, features and reviews

Famous brands usually seek to consolidateis the image of a reliable supplier of products in a certain segment. However, more and more often you can meet the phenomena when under one brand completely different goods come out. A similar situation occurred with the manufacturer of equipment Caterpillar. The American brand is well known all over the world as a manufacturer of high-quality construction machinery. Nevertheless, experts of the company can name a few more directions in the market, in which Caterpillar products are presented. In this case, we will talk about the phone CAT B25, which, although it has nothing to do with the developers of construction machines, demonstrates high reliability and durability. We can say that the device transferred its "off-road" character to the segment of high-tech gadgets, which allowed it to gain a certain popularity.

General information about the model

The model was developed by a British companyBullitt Mobile, which acquired a license to use the brand Caterpillar. At the first glance at the phone it becomes clear why the manufacturer chose this brand to represent the device on the market. The model should be associated with reliability, performance and strength. In many respects, the phone Caterpillar CAT B25 corresponds to these characteristics. Another thing is that according to the other criteria for evaluating a modern mobile device, this product looks rather modest. If you relate the model to a particular niche, it will be a class of conventional push-button devices that have low functionality, but they serve for a long time and reliably. By the way, this phone has a close relative on the Russian market. Devices from teXet and, in particular, the model TM-510R, look very similar to the Bullitt Mobile product, although the devices are in different lines and do not officially communicate with each other.

Characteristics of apparatus

Technical data of the device should not be comparedwith the capabilities of other modern models. The fact that the mobile phone CAT B25 seriously lags behind the key characteristics - again, its main advantages are not in the hardware stuffing. However, some of the creators still tried to implement in their product.

• Weight - 161 g.
• Dimensions - 125 in height, 55 in width and 22 in thickness.
• The screen is TFT, 2.0 ".
• The display resolution is 320х240.
• The protection level corresponds to the IP 67 marking.
• The amount of main memory is 78 MB.
• The camera is a 2 MP module.
• The resolution of the camera is 1600x1200 pixels.
• Power - a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1,300 mAh.
• Additional capacity - it is possible to use a micro-SD card with a maximum of 8 GB.
• Additional options - music player, voice recorder, radio, flashlight, melody synthesizer.

As you can see, the model is oriented to practicaloperation, and in harsh conditions. This is indicated not only by the presence of a flashlight, a high degree of protection and a capacious battery. The device CAT B25 is characterized by its shock resistance, water resistance and the presence of a dustproof coating. For those who use phones under extreme conditions, this will be a very worthy option for good money. By the way, the price of the device is about 4 thousand rubles.

Housing and design

The case is made in a utilitarian style, whichcharacterized by monolithic forms and a sense of solid assembly. Despite the apparent cumbersomeness, the device is quite light and lies well in the palm of your hand. Most of the surfaces, especially the functional sockets and connectors are framed by grooves of protective rubberized plastic. Thanks to this finish, the model has received the status of one of the most reliable phones. Even the Caterpillar CAT B25 display is protected in the form of a thick, mechanically damaged glass. In the lower area, as it should be a button model, there is a five-way joystick and a keyboard. Below you can find a honeycomb with holes in the microphone. It is worth noting and increased protection of the unit with the battery. In the rear area there is a strong rubberized plate with a proprietary CAT logo made of thin metal.

Interface

Realizing that in performance this unitcompetition will not be, the developers decided to bring to the limit its convenience and simplicity. It is present not only in the ergonomics of the physical handling of the phone, but also in the means of controlling its functions. So, the CAT B25 user gets a classic five-way joystick, which is quite enough for convenient menu management. The screen then displays all the necessary data, including the status of SIM cards, the time and names of operators with battery indicators. The menu contains 12 icons with sub-items. In addition to standard pictograms, you can mark Internet and multimedia. Still, for push-button utilitarian models, these functions are not so common. Also in the model is used a rare application for this class of phones in the form of a poor "reader" of electronic books.

Camera and Entertainment

The model is equipped with a 2-megapixel camera and a wholea set of various programs. At once it is necessary to tell, that developers responsibly went to a choice of applications, being guided not by quantity, and on practical benefit. As for the camera, it will not surprise you at all. The user receives a standard set of shooting settings, including control of the white balance and the inclusion of effects. In terms of image quality, the Caterpillar CAT B25 is a very mediocre device, so do not put any special hopes on its camera.

Communication Opportunities

All that relates to practical use, inthis phone is implemented at the proper level. Of course, there is no question of comparing the functional with premium smartphones, but the founders nevertheless provided a certain basis. For starters, we should note the possibility of using two "simoks" and wide support for GSM standards. In addition, the device is provided with Bluetooth, and Internet access is provided through EDGE or GPRS technology. For communication with the computer, the CAT B25 is equipped with a microUSB connector and a wired headset. By the way, after the connection, the user will be offered synchronization in several formats. In particular, you can select the mode of data storage, use the device as a multimedia or storage device, and also as a webcam.

Reviews about the phone

The model is expected to generate positive feedback aboutits design, the quality of the body and external ergonomics. As the owners say, the device is convenient, practical and externally attractive. He has a loud speaker, although the microphone, protected by a coating of a protective layer, distorts speech. As for the other shortcomings, they mostly relate to the little things. For example, users mark the small font CAT B25. Reviews about the battery are quite contradictory. The device keeps the active state longer than smartphones, however, in comparison with its competitors in the class, significantly loses in this indicator.

Conclusion

The model as a whole makes a pleasant impression. In part, it is due to the originality of the appearance. Despite the external brutality and severity, the phone CAT B25 looks pretty pretty. The pleasant sensations are reinforced by physical contact. As the owners say, keeping this device in your hand is a pleasure. Impressions change when you meet the inner stuffing, but not much. Modern applications, a powerful operating system and a 5-pixel camera in this device do not. But there is a convenient menu, many useful options and a basic set of tools for communication.

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