I wanna tough phone

RandyRos

my hubby needs a new phone cos his is faulty. But he needs something tough cos he works on a farm.


I saw the JCB Sitemaster today and I thought that looked good (though I don't really want to spend £90 on a phone), but the reviews arent that great.

can anyone pls help? thanks

Nile

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grumbler

Samsung GT B2710 Solid Immerse is a little less expensive.

Also Samsung B2100 Solid Extreme

Netwizard

RandyRos wrote: »

my hubby needs a new phone cos his is faulty. But he needs something tough cos he works on a farm.


I saw the JCB Sitemaster today and I thought that looked good (though I don't really want to spend £90 on a phone), but the reviews arent that great.

can anyone pls help? thanks

They are absolute junk. My dad had one and it was useless.

Get a cheap Nokia, they are bulletproof, and can be picked up for as little as a tenner. If it breaks, no big deal, just buy another one!

Earthworm

If he is willing to try touch screen you could pick up a Motorola defy second hand on eBay for around 50-70. Lower cost and much better phone. It just depends on what he wants to use it for.

T_T_2

Morning Randyros. Do you know if the farm he works on is part of a farmers cooperative? If the farm is in Norfolk then it is likely part of AtlasFram Group or Anglia Farmers. If the farm is a member of either of these groups then you will be able to purchase a tough phone at a discounted rate.

The Samsung Solid Xcover C3350. is worth considering. It doesn't immediately strike you as a tough looking phone but has been designed with durability in mind and gets reasonably good reviews.

JethroUK

You can buy neoprene (bulletproof) skins for most mobiles

best brand i heard of is "Otter Box" - have excellent reputation

T_T_2

Not sure I'd describe neoprene as bullet proof, it is the same material that wetsuits are made of. Otterbox is made of polycarb but you are right to suggest them, they have a pretty good reputation and are affordable.

RandyRos

T_T wrote: »

Morning Randyros. Do you know if the farm he works on is part of a farmers cooperative? If the farm is in Norfolk then it is likely part of AtlasFram Group or Anglia Farmers. If the farm is a member of either of these groups then you will be able to purchase a tough phone at a discounted rate.

The Samsung Solid Xcover C3350. is worth considering. It doesn't immediately strike you as a tough looking phone but has been designed with durability in mind and gets reasonably good reviews.

it may well be, he works for Rattlerow Farms Ltd. How would he find out?

RandyRos

grumbler wrote: »

Samsung GT B2710 Solid Immerse is a little less expensive.

Also Samsung B2100 Solid Extreme

thanks. that first one looks good.

my hubbys not one for technology, so as long as he can text and talk with it, he's happy. dustproof is a must, and shockproof is preferable.

T_T_2

RandyRos wrote: »

it may well be, he works for Rattlerow Farms Ltd. How would he find out?

Randy,

I know the answer, do I have permission to send you a private message?