Sources close to AT&T are telling us that the Samsung Rugby that we unboxed last week is set to release on Monday, September 15th.  No word if the phone will come in the heavy-duty toolbox we showed off, but for the price, it’s still a pretty good deal.  MSRP is somewhere in the $300-$400 range, but with a two-year contract, you can pick one up for $129.  Nope, that’s the right price.

If you’re already a business customer, then you should contact your account rep for an even better deal.  These numbers have not yet been confirmed, but we like to think our sources are pretty good.

If you missed the unboxing ceremonies, then check that out HERE.  Is this phone up your alley?  Let us know!

In a few weeks, Samsung will be releasing the SGH-a837, dubbed the “Rugby,” a phone that brings together advanced technology and toughness, ideal for those rugged work environments that require both.  We’ve got our hands on one (don’t ask how, just say thank you), and we’re going to spill the beans.

The phone’s got a durable exterior that’s damage resistant, and has Push To Talk Technology and a large speaker.  Don’t think that’s good enough?  Well, the Rugby’s also certified to Military Standard MIL-STD-810F for dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes.

On the inside, AT&T and Samsung have worked together to make sure the Rugby has the capabilities to keep its users from missing a beat.  Its got 3G, AT&T Navigator, Mobile Email, and MEdia Net.  They’ve also made sure that there shouldn’t be any barrier between a personal phone and a work phone.  The Rugby comes with Video Share, Cellular Video, AT&T mobile Music, a 1.3 megapixel Camera, Text messaging, as well as Instant Messaging.

The gallery’s below so be sure to check out the close-ups.  This phone came in a special Samsung toolbox, especially for AT&T B2B employees, so don’t think that this will be the packaging for consumers when the phone hits the market.

Samsung SGH-a837 unboxed: