Casio G’zOne Boulder Phone, Orange
Posted by admin | Posted in Gadget | Posted on 03-04-2010
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- Ruggedized clamshell phone that’s shock-, dust-, and water-resistant; can be immersed underwater up to 1 meter
- Talk instantly to friends and colleagues using Verizon’s Push to Talk; compatible with VZ Navigator directions, V CAST Music and Video downloads, and Field Force Manager service
- 1.3-megapixel camera; digital audio player; Bluetooth for handsfree communicatnoi and stereo music; MicroSD expansion to 8 GB
- Up to 3.6 hours of talk time, up to 63 hours (2.6 days) of standby time
- Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, charging cradle, headset adapter, quick reference guide, user guide, device lock tool
Amazon.com Product Description
Built to military specifications to survive extreme shock, water and dust environments, the Casio G’zOne Boulder for Verizon is ideal for highly-mobile and active users who want access to Verizon’s always-on Push to Talk service. This rough and tough clamshell phone also includes an electronic compass and flashlight–perfect for your outdoor treks. And when you want a break from it all, you can listen to your favorite tunes with the multi-format digital a… More >>
I bought this for my husband despite his request for another Razr. It is a great phone and backup assistant helped him retrieve his contacts quickly. But the speakers are very difficult for him to hear.
Rating: 4 / 5
sound quality sucks. phone resets on its own.signal comes and goes. its been thrown against a door before and dropped many times and hasnt hurt it but its not a good phone
Rating: 1 / 5
I have to say, without reservation, that having owned a fair number of cell phones…I cannot wait until I can swith the casio boulder for absolutly anything else. Oh it lives up to it’s name, it still operates as it would after a drop kick. but that is only due to the fact that it barely works before it’s kicked. the battery will shut off with out reason for one thing. and the face display for both a frind of mine and I have come apart of their own accord. the sound quality is pathetic…you will not hear any incomming calls, and the bloody thing seems to only ring when and if it feels like it. I have held the lousy thing in my hand, and seen calls go straight to vocimail, without a peep, and with the volume at full (and yes in the exact same place where calls where recieved before). beyond that the alarm clock does not function worth a d*** it will not ring, or even bother to acknowledge that the time set has passesed(tested on six different occasions) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES GIVE CASIO A DIME FOR THIS MISERABLE P.O.S.!!!!!It is hardly worth a penny.
Rating: 1 / 5
Before I get a new phone, I always read reviews. Overall, save the speakers, people seem to be pretty happy with this phone. The phone I was switching from was an LG Chocolate. That phone was great and I was sure I could not like another phone any better.
Well, the G’zone boulder is awesome. it is sturdy, light, sleek and sits nicely in your pocket. The speakers are not the best, but all things have their potential downers, right? I was disappointed to find out that the VZW Backup Assistant is not setup for this phone and I can only hope that is not a permanent scenario.
There are almost no specific accessories for this phone, which is a bit odd. Maybe there will be some with time.
In short, this phone is great. It has everything you need, including a camera with a flash, a port for additional memory, waterproofness (which is true! i did drop mine in a nasty puddle and the phone took that and did not flinch), decent sound, a compass (which seemed silly at the time, but is cool) and it has the push to talk stuff…if you use that.
i highly recommend it.
Rating: 4 / 5
I wish I had read the reviews before buying this phone, The guy at the VW store talked me into it because it was “rugged” and my previous phone broke when I dropped it. Verizon had to replace the phone 3 times in the first 4 months; once because it broke apart when I dropped it! The other times it was because the battery would not hold a charge and it does not fit properly in the back of the phone, so it is certainly NOT water resistant. The phone keeps shutting itself off at random times, including at night when I am traveling and wanting to use the alarm feature (almost missed a flight!). The sound sucks. One would think that at $250 retail they could come up with a better product. Don’t buy this phone!
Rating: 1 / 5