Tough smart phones??? Need some help!

[washingtonmuley]

Look into the G'Zones by Casio.  They are built to several Military Specifications.

I have the commando and that thing has been solid.

[KopperBuck]

I've had a couple Otterbox cases. The new ones are much better than the last go round. Iphone with Otterbox. I'm pretty tough on my phone - work outside, around dust, and always exposed. Phone still looks new.

[whacker1]

I have the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD and have had it for a little over a year in a cheap silicone case and it continues to bounce and not break.  I will also suggest insuring them at $8 per month, it is really only a matter of time before I need to use the insurance, but I haven't needed it yet.

[jackelope]

i phone with otterbox, done.

Except the battery is horrible. Maybe all the smart phones are. Dunno.

Turn off unnecessary location services..
and shop richardsolo  The thin pack is awsome.
http://richardsolo.com/richardsolo-smart-power-bank.aspx#.Unfw6fmshcY

Pretty much all location services are off. Protects my honey holes that way. Gonna go look after work. I might need it this weekend.
Thanks for the tip.

[HuntandFish]

iPhone 4S or newer- life proof case and your good to go! Waterproof, drop proof, dust proof! Nothing beats it! Otterbox sucks in comparison.....

BTW insurance only covers 2 replacements in a 2 year span...trust me I know so I have insurance and the life proof! I regularly go wading in the summer with my phone in my pocket, jump in the pool with the kids with it to take pics, and write emails in the shower!

Regards,
H&F

[HntnFsh]

Even with insurance it aint going to be cheap to replace that phone. Prolly $150- $200

[KenPCPilot]

I have the Sony Xperia.  It is the first and only true water resistance phone.  My worry was falling in wading in the river.  I have nice apps for hunting fishing and other useful tasks.  Not into music and movies etc.  very slim so it can fit in pocket comfortably. 

[Russ McDonald]

Even with insurance it aint going to be cheap to replace that phone. Prolly $150- $200

yes.  You are now paying a deductible to twice your phone on insurance. That is why I save all my old phones that aren't broke.  I have like 3 different Droids in a drawer for backup.

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk

[jackmaster]

thats funny, i decided to up grade and my wife got me the new GZ one, it is suppose to be indestructable, your suppose to be able to text under water and it comes with all kinds of huntn apps already on it, its android based, if that helps, its differant than an iphone no clue what that means but ok.... i do know its easy to get on the web and its easy to take pics with it, it does alot more than what i am capable of, but i am learning, oh yeah and its all guranteed at no extra cost because it is suppose to be man proof 

[CAMPMEAT]

Only buy an Android. Where you live an iphone isn't worth the money. Besides, with an iphone , you have to buy everything through Apple. Android has tons of free apps. I sent my iphone back because of the extra costs and lack of free apps.

[jackmaster]

Only buy an Android. Where you live an iphone isn't worth the money. Besides, with an iphone , you have to buy everything through Apple. Android has tons of free apps. I sent my iphone back because of the extra costs and lack of free apps.

:yeah:and if you have an upgrade you might be able to get one at zero cost, mine was free, i had to wait 3 days for it to get sent to me though, which was fine, just be patient, when switching from a regular cell phone to a smart phone it can be pretty frustrating to say the least, mine is simple as simple gets and i wanted to launch it in to the wall a few times 

[Widgeondeke]

I've had my GS3 for a year now. Protected by Otter Box. Been dropped and gotten wet. Phone looks brand new. I got mine ar Costco and purchased a 2yr insurance plan up front for $99. Covers everythin, especially water since I work around buckets of water that was a must.seen many tilesetters phone go plop. 
That GZ above sounds awesome.

[Brad Harshman]

WAIT!  I've been rocking Samsung's Rugby Pro.  Its almost exactly the same size as the Iphone.  Its waterproof and shock proof.  No need for a bulky otter box.  It's better than my iphone 3 that I replaced it with. Ive submerged several times.  No problems. 

You haven't done your research if you haven't found this awesome smart phone.

[Labs07]

I have an Iphone with a Griffin Defender case.  Best case ive had.

[CAMPMEAT]

Wal Mart has the cheapest phones to upgrade. Cost wise that is. AT&T, Verizon are cheaper than their stores.