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January 4th, 2010 | 
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Style with substance–a few layers of protective substance–is what Casio’s G’zOne Rock handset ($150 with a two-year Verizon contract; price as of 12/14/09) is all about. This toughened cell phone is aimed at outdoors enthusiasts who appreciate features such as an electronic compass, a tide calculator, and push-to-talk services but want their rugged handset not to look the part.
External and internal shock absorbers and a textured, rubberized back give the 4.4-ounce phone a solid, sure feel; large, exposed screws give the impression of a handset that can take a rough-and-tumble life. Older users will appreciate the Rock’s roomy, responsive keypad buttons, as well as the large digits that appear on the screen during dialing. The left side of the phone has a standard headset jack, a red push-to-talk button (requires a compatible service plan), a volume rocker switch, and a programmable key that defaults to the Rock’s utilities menu. The right side offers charging contacts and a mini-USB port.
While the sculpted matte-black clamshell-style phone is long on features aimed at hikers and anglers, it also does a competent job with its more basic functions. The Rock is built to military specifications (MIL-STD-810F) in terms of its ability to withstand drops and extreme temperatures, as well as its resistance to dust and humidity.
In my casual tests, call quality was very good, with ample volume and enough sidetone (a bit of your own voice that transmits back to the earpiece to discourage you from shouting) to make the Rock sound Read the rest of this entry »
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