We've all felt it. That moment, that instance when one's smartphone slips neatly off the chair or table and goes hurtling towards the floor. If you're a runner, you've probably been trotting along, checking an email or a message and then suddenly…your hands are too sweaty and away shoots the phone, straight towards the ground. However, my personal favorite disaster situation occurs in the kitchen when, in the midst of cooking, you go to answer a text and instead of gingerly picking up the device, it flies off the counter and down towards the floor.

Now, imagine you're a construction worker or architect constantly out and about checking on active projects. You need to be in touch with clients, checking in with documents and most likely, confirming and reconfirming details which will likely have been embedded in past emails. A slick smartphone isn't going to help, particularly if your job involves spending copious time on the construction site.

So, it seems from this recent article on CNN Money, that Caterpillar has solved this problem for individuals who have to work in more intense environments. The article describes the new phone offering from this company, which is not the first of its kind, but it is the best-looking model. Called the B15 Cat Phone, it doesn't look embarrassing, and has a solid OS: the Android 4.1 operating system, a 4.1-inch touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera and HD video recording, according to the article. And, apparently, it still works just fine when wet.

It hasn't partnered with carriers just yet, but the phone is compatible with AT&T and isn't too terribly much bigger than the iPhone. To be completely clear, it's only it's only 0.2 inches wider and 2 ounces heavier than the iPhone 5, says CNN Money. So while it might not look the coolest, it could actually fit your or your clients' onsite needs.

Would a more durable phone be something that you'd actually use?

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