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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:51 pm
by 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 !
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:16 pm
by 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
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:19 pm
by michaelthegardener
that's what I have now but its broken 
dropped it outside fine dropped it on carpet and broke the screen :p
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:54 pm
by mickg
Samsung Galaxy S5, its water proof and doesn't bend in your pocket
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:44 pm
by 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!!
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:46 pm
by mike builder/landscaper
Nokia 3410. Still going strong after many years of use.
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:51 am
by 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.
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:22 pm
by Dave_L
iPhone 6, complete with bend!
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:53 pm
by 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
LLL
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:13 pm
by msh paving
samsung galaxy s5 in a appache case MSH 
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:50 pm
by 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.
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:08 pm
by Kuts
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:53 pm
by Dave_L
That case is the answer to the problem - but it shouldn't happen!! My iPh5 was the best phone I think.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:15 pm
by neatcon
Need a new one myself iphone 4 is just a brick it wont old the charge, Im going for the Galaxy S5
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:14 am
by mickg
a wise choice