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Casio G’zOne Boulder Cell Phone

Kovacs Eduard Andrei — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:19:27 +0000

In a recent article we checked out the most rugged mobile phone in the world, the Casio G’zOne. In this article, we’ll take a look at another version of the G’zOne flip phone, the Boulder which should have some slight improvements.

First of all, the exterior looks about the same, keeping the sporty look that made the watchmaker’s cell phone famous. It does have however some slight visual improvements than the previous version which we cataloged as being “ugly”. The external display has the shape of a stopwatch and it can take the role of a stopwatch at the press of a button. Other functions of the external display include the compos function that will help you navigate when taking trips in unknown regions. On top of the screen the phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera, which will take decent pictures with the help of the LED flash. This flash can be also used as a flashlight if needed, the practical purpose of the phone dictating that such features are necessary. If you open the lid, you get a stylish keypad and a decent looking 2 inch screen which will allow you to easily navigate through the phone’s other functions. The phone has all the basic functions a phone would have, such as Bluetooth, a music player, photo and video camera and so on.

Boulder Cell Phone (Source: i.i.com.com)

Even if the phone seems decent from what we said above, its best feature still remains the ruggedness. The Casio G’zOne Boulder can be thrown into 10 feet water and it will live to tell the tale, it can be dropped from a considerable height and it will still work, and finally it can withstand extreme temperatures, which is an important thing when it comes to electronic devices in the wilderness or even on a construction site.

Boulder Cell Phone (Source: i.i.com.com)

The Casio does have however some downsides. The biggest downside is the low quality call reception. In some areas you can hear an echo when you are talking and there is a lot of static noise during a call. The phone is offered by Verizon and it can be bought by anyone for just over 100$ if you choose to sign a 2 year commitment contract.

Shock Proof Cell Phone

cellphones — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:06:39 +0000

Nokia 8800

Nokia announced the emergence of a new model, a luxury mobile phone category, namely long-awaited successor to the 8xxx range – the Nokia 8800.

Long awaited, the handset is covered with a steel casing with a special sliding mechanism, called the card manufacturer “unique pop-up mechanism”.

8800′s display is a new appearance of the range Nokia presented on paper 262,000 colors and 208×208 pixels resolution. We hope that the field display to present such, not only on paper.

The device is equipped with a camera objective which can save images up to 800×600, which can record and play videos. It is already easy to understand that the target is so low in marketing strategy reasons. The same limitation of the reasons this strategy meet and Chapter 64 MB internal memory only. Apparently it is enough but as mobile is equipped with MP3 player, 64 MB is not enough for this feature. As well the built-in radio but its independent of internal memory.

This device maker Nokia has launched under the slogan “Nokia 8800 – Art Meets State-of-the-Art”. I do not find anything extraordinary in terms of design of this phone and I wonder what his competitors Nokia launches mobile such that it seems that not a big engineering this phone for late 2005.
Other equipment: EDGE, Bluetooth, Java MIDP 2.0, etc. …

A good thing is that related to the ring tones are played on 64 different voices, Nokia promising a revelation in this regard.

Image quality seems to promise a near flawless manufacturing of furniture, but perhaps the Nokia Vertu calculated here and said that 8800 will not compete with the Vertu cell phones,
One thing is certain: a rare robust Nokia branded mobile!

However this in a very good mobile, despite all its weaknesses it has a very good anti-shock system because of its metal case.

Specifications

Network – (2G)GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Antenna type – Internal
Form factor – Slider
GPRS – Yes, Class 8 (4+1 slots), 32 – 40 kbps
EDGE – Yes, Class 10, 236.8 kbps
USB – Yes, Pop-port
Bluetooth – Yes, 1.2 with A2DP
WAP – Yes
Browser – Yes, WAP 2.0/xHTML
Infrared – No
Email client – Yes
Vibration – Yes
SMS – Send / Receive
MMS – Send / Receive
Camera – Built in, SVGA, 800 x 600 pixels, video ( QCIF )
Java – Yes, MIDP 2.0
Games – Yes, 3 ( changeable )
Clock – Yes
Alarm – Yes
Calculator – Yes
Calendar – Yes
Voice dialing – Yes
T9 – Yes
Hands free – Yes
FM Radio – Yes
Durable stainless steel covers
MP3/AAC player

Battery
Type – Li-Ion
Amperage – 600 mAh
Standby time – GSM : 190h
Talk time – GSM : 3h

Rugged Cell Phones

cellphones — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:05:27 +0000

The new addition to the mobile phones market is the rugged cell phones category. From classic producers like Samsung, Nokia or Motorola to new producers like Casio, these phones have one characteristic in common: they are built to outstand weather conditions and to resist shocks. These cell phones are designed for persons that work in extreme environments, like adventure sports, or are just plain clumsy.

Casio G’zOne Rock

With applications for outdoor use, like Earth Compass, Walking Counter, Thermometer, Astro Calendar, Sunrise Sunset and Tides, the Casio G’zOne Rock rugged cell phone is designed for people with active lifestyle. Common features of the G’zOne Rock are Bluetooth technology,, 2.0 megapixel camera with an LED flash, microSD slot and the durable clamshell design.

Samsung Convoy

The Convoy is Samsung’s push-to-talk device with military specifications. It has incredible battery life and multiple messaging options, features which make it the perfect device to stay connected in the toughest conditions.

Sonim XP3 Quest

Available in two colors schemes, black or yellow, the XP3 is waterproof and GPS-equipped mobile phone designed for work or play in extreme environments and tough conditions. It is part of the “Built For Life” series.

Samsung Rugby

This cell phone provides music, GPS and push-to-talk functions, and also video-sharing capability. Available in black, deep burgundy and yellow color schemes, Samsung Rugby is a rugged phone with a tough military look.

Sanyo SCP-7050

SCP-7050 is the first release by Sanyo for the rugged cell phones type devices. Dust, shock and vibration resistant, this cell phone features GPS, Bluetooth and push-to-talk.

G’zOne Type-S cell phone by Casio

Another release by Casio is G’zOne Type-S. Built to various military standards specifications, this phone not only shock, dust and rain resistant, but is actually waterproof, therefore can be used even under water.

Compact Pantech PN-218

PN-218 from Pantech Wireless is a compact, rugged phone that weighs only 3.84 ounces and is equipped with a VGA camera, built-in speakerphone, and voice-activated dialing. You get both performance and style with this clamshell phone.

G’zOne Boulder phone by Casio

Again Casio manufacturer is on the list with another rugged mobile phone. Also built to meet military specifications for extreme shock, water and dust environments, the G’zOne Boulder mixes tough with stylish design and performance. This phone features GPS, flashlight, and an electronic compass. The phone is available in black and silver or orange color schemes and is definitely a good solid piece of equipment.

Sporty Nokia 5140i Cell Phone

Nokia’s 5140i rugged phone features an interesting and innovating application: Fitness Coach. This application replaces the physical trainer and also allows tracking of sports performance over time or sharing of results via SMS with coaches or team mates. It also has a FM radio to make your exercises more enjoyable.