I purchased this item about two years ago, a few days ago I accidentaly left it in my shirt pocket and thur it in the laundry, after a washing cycle of about 40 minutes and after a drying cycle of about 10 minutes I took out my laundry from the dryer and there it was. It still works apparently while it was being washed and or drying it was calling a friend of mine who said that each time the phone was answered all that was heard was a rumbling noise which meant it still works even today. I would most certainly buy this again and again in a heart beat. With a great modern look, not bad price and performance even after laundry day you just cannot go wrong. BUY IT!!!