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The rumors of the basic cellphone's death have been greatly exaggerated -- it's just finding niches to hide in while smartphones [take over the mainstream](http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/canalys-android-was-a-third-of-all-cellphone-shipments-in-q4/). Witness today's launch of the [Kyocera](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Kyocera/) DuraPro on US Cellular. Although it's just a flip phone, it meets the US military's 810G specs for dust, shock, temperature and water resistance, all of which help it survive a rough workplace or an accidental splash at the beach. That and a loud speakerphone are the real highlights, although you will get microSD support and a 3.2-megapixel camera for your trouble. Do the math before you pick up a DuraPro in-store on February 28th, though. At $100 on contract after a $50 rebate, it's carrying smartphone-level pricing that could steer some buyers away from its retro rugged chic.
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**Source:** [US Cellular](http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/cell-phones/showPhoneDetails.jsp?productId=prod1930115)
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