Motorola Working On Two DEFY-like Rugged Phones For Summer 2011

If you’re in the market for a rugged phone, you’ve probably checked out the Motorola DEFY. Now word is going around that the big M is working on two phones that are similar to the DEFY (pictured), both of which will be released as early as the summer of 2011. If the rumors are accurate, the candybar phones will be half the price of the Motorola DEFY and still be able to offer touchscreen displays. While they won’t be fully waterproof, they do adhere to the IP54 standard and promise a degree of protection against dirt, rain, sleet, snow and dust. On the other hand, the Motorola DEFY offers the IP67 code for a waterproof rugged device.