Ever notice something suspicious about the background in those mobile phone adverts, the ones where all those gorgeous, laughing, over-animated people cavort around the place as if they only work for a hobby? You did of course - the weather.
What's with the sunshine? you quip. Would they be so cool and witty if they were lepping about in the relentless drizzle, against a low, grey sky?
And more to the point, you say, a cruel but ironic smile on your lips, how would their fancy-ass little mobile phones with the fancy-coloured cover react when exposed to a little bit of the Irish elements?
Sadly, Nokia must pre-empt your contempt. The Finns have come up with the first waterproof mobile phone and are already busy marketing the thing as a truly rugged product.
The snappily-named Nokia 6250 has internal shock-absorbers, a cushioned circuit-board, waterproof membranes, and sealed covers. It is designed for aficionados of skiing, sailing, hiking and other hyperactive, outdoor types.
It comes with a built-in WAP (mobile Internet) browser, a task journal and an 11-day battery.
The Nokia 6250, price yet to be determined, will be available soon from mobile phone shops.
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