Another Phone Thread

[hiluxstihl]

Might as well get opinions here as anywhere else!

I use 2 phones, ones got cheaper calls but crap reception, the other excellent reception and extortionate rates!

every 6 months or so ive to replace the handsets as there batterys, screens, speakers (one or the other) are fecked.

Im no Bear Grylls but I use Quads, Jetski, Tractors, Diggers Hilux etc so Water, dust, shock, falling are where the phones meet there end.

Battery life and reception aremy priorities, I rather use my laptop for Internet

Ive always had the mentality buy cheap ones and replace when broken but im thinking of getting one of the new rugged models, like the cat or landrover model with dual sim. Anyone got advice?

[treequip]

Might as well get opinions here as anywhere else!

I use 2 phones, ones got cheaper calls but crap reception, the other excellent reception and extortionate rates!

every 6 months or so ive to replace the handsets as there batterys, screens, speakers (one or the other) are fecked.

Im no Bear Grylls but I use Quads, Jetski, Tractors, Diggers Hilux etc so Water, dust, shock, falling are where the phones meet there end.

Battery life and reception aremy priorities, I rather use my laptop for Internet

Ive always had the mentality buy cheap ones and replace when broken but im thinking of getting one of the new rugged models, like the cat or landrover model with dual sim. Anyone got advice?

 

Perhaps you should stop treading on them?

[RobRainford]

I've got an iphone with a lifeproof case and it's taken some abuse since I've had it. Putting it in contact with something big and heavy won't do anything much good but I found the lifeproof keeps the 'regular' day to day damages out.

 

 

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[Mark Bolam]

Any effect on reception Rob?

 

 

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[penfold]

Try the Samsung extreme range, all IP67 rated and includes a smartphone in there.

[Mr. Squirrel]

I'm the same, I think I've broken around 10 phones in the last 12 months, which seems a little ridiculous. Looking at a Sonim for a slightly tougher option, though they are pretty pricey.

[RobRainford]

Any effect on reception Rob?

 

 

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No difference. Case is rubber/plastic so no metal to interfere

[Joe Newton]

No difference. Case is rubber/plastic so no metal to interfere

 

 

I got a griffin survivor case for sub 20 quid for my 4s.

 

Bulky as hell, and the rubber exterior pulls my pocket lining out with it every time. But it's cheaper than insurance and feels safe. The screen is protected too.

 

 

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[RobRainford]

I got a griffin survivor case for sub 20 quid for my 4s.

 

Bulky as hell, and the rubber exterior pulls my pocket lining out with it every time. But it's cheaper than insurance and feels safe. The screen is protected too.

 

 

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I had one of those and didn't last a week. The rubber pulling my pockets inside out every time I wanted my phone was a big put off for me. The lifeproof is a lot less rubbery so actually slides in/out of your pocket better. However the cost is significantly more. Loads of fake copies for less than £30. Proper ones you won't see less than £60 generally.

 

 

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[hiluxstihl]

I rarely walk on them, ive driven over them , caught them between tracks, mashed a screen while it was in my pocket. Sonim seems to be good, but the only one available here is the landrover one.. Thanks for opinions keep them coming!