Aussie Brand ASPERA Launch Ultra-Rugged 4G Smartphone

Announcement posted by Scholastic Australia 05 Mar 2015

ASPERA R6: IP68 certified smartphone packs a punch following the success of former 3G juggernaut ASPERA R5

SYDNEY, Australia – March 5, 2015 – Australian mobile brand ASPERA, today announced their new ruggedised 4G flagship; ASPERA R6. Fast, powerful, and tough, R6 makes no compromise on outright smartphone performance in adding IP68 certification for total dust protection and water protection at more than 1 metre for 30 minutes. R6 comes with Gorilla® Glass 3 for ultimate screen durability and a ruggedised, shock resistant outer body. Supercharged with a 1.7GHz Octa-core processor, dual band Wi-Fi and blistering-fast 4G data speeds, R6 runs Google’s Android OS (v4.4.4 KitKat). R6 also packs a whopping 3300mAh battery, high resolution 13MP rear camera, 1200 x 720 HD display, and dual-SIM functionality. R6 is available now and retails for just $599.

Following the success of the Aspera 3G R5 model - R6 is set to make waves in the Australian ruggedised 4G market. Launched in November 2013, ASPERA R5 burst on to the scene securing spots in top retail chains nationally and has procured steady channel sales growth in retail and Commercial B2B distributors alike. Farming Ahead awarded R5 the Best Reception Smart-phone in July 2014 and in August 2014, independent consumer watch-dog CHOICE, recommended R5 as the “Rugged/Tradie Champion” and top “What to Buy” mobile phone - triumphing over other market-leading brands and scoring 84% in the areas of reception, call sound quality, web browsing and network performance. Built on proven innovation and genuine consumer demand, ASPERA believes the R6 smartphone is poised to be the ruggedised force for 2015.

Channel partners interested in reselling the ASPERA R6 are encouraged to contact ASPERA distribution partner Scholastic Australia on 1800 665 774.

About ASPERA

ASPERA is an Australian brand headquartered in Sydney, Australia. ASPERA provides a complete range of rugged mobile devices that are built to last in extreme environments, are certified IP67 and IP68 for water and dust resistance. ASPERA is dedicated to providing quality, durable, mobile devices suitable for the workplace and the great outdoors. For additional information about ASPERA visit www.asperamobile.com

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