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The Aftermath

2009-10-08T03:16:00.000-07:00

I promised to update you today on what happened next with my Motorola MC70 after shooting it.

Go to www.isitrugged.co.uk a be as surprised as me...!!

Whatever Next for the MC70?

2009-10-07T07:04:00.001-07:00

I’ve kicked footballs at it, used it in a game of ice hockey and recently shot it! Can this Motorola MC70 really survive this?

A spot of seasonal hunting...

2009-09-25T01:07:00.001-07:00

My MC70 has shown unbeatable ruggedness through intense heat, ice, water and severe pressure and aside from a broken stylus suffered during the initial football test, it has remained in almost full health. The time has come to see just how far I can push the limits of ruggedness...and sense!

If you had hoped for some outrageous device shooting and a screen shattering visual feast...you’re in luck! One man, a dog and a shotgun, what more could you ask for?

This was a truly remarkable test for the MC70, and the outcome was really quite amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed getting my country clobber on and jaunting into my local pastures to ‘take-down’ this so far unbreakable beast!

Will this be the end for my testing endeavours? ...I certainly think it will be for this MC70 unit at least!

Head on over and enjoy this outlandish test at www.isitrugged.co.uk

Test like a pirate day

2009-09-18T01:50:00.000-07:00

How absurd can these test requests become!! In honour of ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ my inbox has been inundated with sea faring requests.

Racking my brains on how I could engineer a genuine Pirate test I have dragged my second cousin Captain Waite off of the seven seas and asked him to look after my Motorola MC70. As a wise man once said delegation is the key to the best mobile computer tests and this is no different! You can see the antics of my estranged cousin at www.isitrugged.co.uk.

I’ll let you into a family secret, I cannot understand a word that the Captain says but I hope you enjoy this test and don’t forget to hold onto your pirate hats for next weeks test – it really is going to be memorable.

Before I sign off I have one piece of advice, don’t call the Captain a pirate or he’ll make you walk the plank.

Until next week

Bjorn

MC70 Test...Match Special

2009-09-09T02:13:00.000-07:00

This week’s video is dedicated to Patrick from Hatfield.
As I sat watching England retain the Ashes I just hoped that this test idea would pop into my email, so thank you very much.

In a swiftly created Rugged Cricket World Cup I invited Janick to a short game of limited overs. To set the scene as the covers came off, the outfield was still rather damp but that wouldn’t stop me and my Motorola MC70 from showcasing our rugged credentials against Janick and his less than rugged abilities.

The sledging was unlike anything that I have heard on a civilised Cricket pitch so as I took on the role of Darryl Cullinan to Janick’s Shane Warne we battled it out. For anyone of a mild disposition fortunately the stumps mic didn’t pick up any of Janick’s potty mouth so you can share this MC70 test with the whole family.

So as Janick whined about the pudding of a pitch, I pushed delivery after delivery to the boundary with my nimble footwork and then tossed up a few beamers in anger. Unfortunately just as I was starting to look ready for the Hampshire county cricket team in true English cricket tradition the rain fell and the covers were back on just in time for tea.

Good luck to England in the one day series, after the batting display at Lords they certainly need it!!

Still Running....

2009-09-03T09:06:00.000-07:00

Another week, another challenge. I forgot to mention in my last blog but many thanks to Danny from Reading who suggested the Olympics theme, great idea although I’d appreciate something a bit more relaxing next time!!

So after much high brow discussion it was decided that I would be strapped to my Motorola MC70 (well I guess we have become inseparable over the last few months) and was told to run as fast as I could. As I ran at less than half the pace of Usain Bolt, Jannick kept telling me to repeat the test over and over again whilst he recorded the inside of his lens cap. I wasn’t happy to say the least so if anyone can think of a test that involves me throwing things at him then please send me an email.

Thankfully we only had one last test and took to the sandpit. Unfortunately because of a childhood episode I left my bucket and spade at home but check out the full video and see if I have finally managed to cause some harm to my new best friend.

Looking to future tests there seem to have been quite a few requests for me to celebrate the victorious England ashes cricket team so fingers crossed the weather holds out and we can get some time on the field.

Until the next time
Bjorn

Throwing my toys out of the pram!

2009-08-26T02:03:00.000-07:00

Whilst summer may seem to have passed by un-noticed, the athletics season continues. Usain Bolt has been setting new world records, so I thought I should try too.

Shot-put, Discuss, Javelin. What do they all have in common? Well, these are all well recognised field sports which I have set out to redefine, by introducing my trusty and seemingly indestructible MC70 device into.

Trust me when I say you’ve never seen athletics like this!

See how both I and the device fair in yet another highly excerpting field test.

Check it out here

Taking the plunge

2009-08-14T01:24:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it’s been a while since I’ve provided any antics to amuse you, but it took somewhat longer than expected to recover from my ice hockey experience and get back out testing again. However, the wait and suspense is over and I’m pleased to present my new test. Less like a fish out of water, more like a fish in water for this test, as the MC70 gets a soaking. Will my fears of this being the end of my trusty MC70 come true or (dare I say) will it continue to battle on to yet another brutal assault?

Enjoy the video here

Also, don't forget to keep up with my rambling on twitter @bjornwaite

I AM Cool

2009-07-22T06:19:00.001-07:00

I felt rather lonely doing my tests alone, having enjoyed working with Janick so much. So I went on the search for some new friends for my latest project. Suffice to say I found more than I was bargaining for. The might of the Basingstoke Bison Ice Hockey Team was set to put the MC70 through its toughest test so far. Not known for its gentle, soft nature, I was a little anxious about this task, however thanks to my deceptively powerful physique, I felt confident that I could hold my own on the ice...I was wrong.

My co-ordination failed me (yet again) and the thought of standing on two metal blades was simply too much to handle.

I hope you enjoy this 'cool' video and do send me any of your own videos that involve mobile computers

Remember, you can also keep upto date with what I'm doing via my twitter feed

2009-07-13T06:52:00.000-07:00

Another week brings another activity for me and my trusty Motorola MC70. Having recovered from my over exertions playing tennis, I felt it was time for something a little more relaxed to allow my tired body a chance to recuperate. Little did I know that testing my device on the trampoline would be so demanding!

I reminisce of my childhood, at home high in the mountains playing on my own trampoline where I would routinely break a number of my toys, bouncing them off the edge or landing on them myself. Fortunately for me this time my MC70 is a lot more robust so could handle my lack of co-ordination.

I hope you enjoy this video and don’t forget to send me any of your own videos that involve mobile computers.

Remember, you can also keep upto date with what I'm doing via my twitter feed

Testing by tennis

2009-07-06T04:31:00.000-07:00

As the summer of sport continues, so do my test videos. I trust you enjoyed my first instalment and I'm sure you have since been eagerly awaiting my next test. So here it is, and in the spirit of yesterday’s intense finals at Wimbledon, I decided to try out tennis myself, but not without my trusty Motorola MC70 being involved....and dare I say, abused yet again!

So, without any further delay, make your way to http://www.isitrugged.co.uk/ and enjoy what may be one of the most memorable tennis moments of the year

As always if you have any suggestions on what further testing this device should suffer, please get in touch on bjorn@isitrugged.co.uk

Introducing isitrugged.co.uk

2009-06-26T06:40:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!!

I've just got back from my holidays (I'm the one on the right) and after a few late nights of code fixes have finally got the website sorted and ready to go live.

For anyone that doesn't know http://www.isitrugged.co.uk/ is a web site that I have set up to test the Motorola MC70 mobile computer in some, how do I put it, obscure scenarios!!

I have just uploaded my first test video, aptly named 'test #1' but rest assured that many more will soon follow. Coming next is my Tennis Tribute to Andy Murray.

Anyhows, don't forget to tell your friends and if you have any suggestions on what I can do to improve the site please email me on bjorn@isitrugged.co.uk

Until the next time
Bjorn