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michaelthegardener
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Post: # 102203Post michaelthegardener

Ive got a Samsung solid at the moment not sure what model had it about 18 months but its now got a broken screen and cuts off from time to time can anyone recommend a good phone that can stand up to the abuse it gets being out in all weathers !

Jimmy Conway
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Post: # 102205Post Jimmy Conway

I had/have a Samsung that would of survived nuclear holocaust.

Got it out the drawer there but can't see the writing or anything to identify model type. Googled it and reckon it's a Samsung "solid" or "immerse".

Doesn't look cool but it was solid and I know a mate who immersed his in pint lager and it still worked.

Makes phone calls, sends text messages....

Hope this helps
Thank-you for helping.

michaelthegardener
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Post: # 102206Post michaelthegardener

that's what I have now but its broken :D dropped it outside fine dropped it on carpet and broke the screen :p

mickg
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Post: # 102209Post mickg

Samsung Galaxy S5, its water proof and doesn't bend in your pocket
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Post: # 102212Post dig dug dan

I have a samsung. It is not a smart phone, and I dont intend to ever have one. Too good for work. Tablet for emails, phone for phone calls. Brought it for 15quid three years ago, still going. Not sure on the model though, but I think its not made anymore. I would concur with mick. The missus has one and they are superb.
funny how ten years ago, everyone had nokia and said how great they were. Now look at them!!
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Post: # 102218Post mike builder/landscaper

Nokia 3410. Still going strong after many years of use.
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Post: # 102223Post Carberry

Had the samsung one tough waterproof one, screen broke on me when I was picking up a pressure washer.

Got JCB sitemaster now, typical 'tough' phone. No camera on it,speaker is loud, has a torch which isn't bright but does come in handy, has a laser pointer which is good for dogs / cats / pointing at your Mrs' boobs.

Happy with the JCB, don't like the sitemaster 2 model as much though.

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iPhone 6, complete with bend!
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Post: # 102235Post lutonlagerlout

i liked my old nokia 8210
small
battery life a week
make and receive calls anywhere

iphone
battery lasts 8 hours
calls are 50/50
easy to drop (although I have a griffin case)

I was recently advised to turn off mobile data to increase call quality and that has helped,but to my mind an old nokia candy bar phone did the business

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Post: # 102238Post msh paving

samsung galaxy s5 in a appache case MSH :)
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sy76uk
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Post: # 102240Post sy76uk

I've been through 5 phones in 18 months. I tried to go without a smart phone but there to handy for sat navigation, camera, Internet ect. I've always liked samsung phones but like most smart phones there a bit flimsy.

I've now got an £80 Nokia windows phone. Good bit of kit and I won't cry if I break it.

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Post: # 102246Post Dave_L

That case is the answer to the problem - but it shouldn't happen!! My iPh5 was the best phone I think.
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neatcon
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Post: # 102537Post neatcon

Need a new one myself iphone 4 is just a brick it wont old the charge, Im going for the Galaxy S5

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Post: # 102541Post mickg

a wise choice
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