Post by: WAcoyotehunter on November 04, 2013, 09:34:15 AM
I want a camera, good battery life, and tough.
Someone recommended the Samsung s4... thoughts?
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2013, 09:42:31 AM
Aside from that, I've got little to no experience. I have an iphone 4s and the camera is awesome but the battery life is horrible.
:sry:
Post by: h20hunter on November 04, 2013, 09:44:35 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 04, 2013, 09:47:28 AM
Post by: alecvg on November 04, 2013, 09:49:21 AM
Post by: muzbuster on November 04, 2013, 09:54:22 AM
BTW I have an Iphone 5 with an Otter Box case and have droped it on concrete a few times now, last time was from about 7' from the floor, everytime I hold my breath thinking it didnt survive but luckily it has with no issues, knock on wood!
:twocents:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 04, 2013, 09:54:43 AM
Post by: bobcat on November 04, 2013, 10:01:01 AM
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Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on November 04, 2013, 10:43:41 AM
Post by: Broken Arrow on November 04, 2013, 10:45:44 AM
Post by: Taqman on November 04, 2013, 10:50:53 AM
i phone with otterbox, done.:yeah:
I fell on my butt on a log with my phone in my back pocket and it survived with out any damage.
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2013, 10:55:59 AM
i phone with otterbox, done.Except the battery is horrible. Maybe all the smart phones are. Dunno.
Post by: jrebel on November 04, 2013, 11:04:35 AM
Post by: LndShrk on November 04, 2013, 11:11:33 AM
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 :tup: The thin pack is awsome.
http://richardsolo.com/richardsolo-smart-power-bank.aspx#.Unfw6fmshcY (http://richardsolo.com/richardsolo-smart-power-bank.aspx#.Unfw6fmshcY)
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 04, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
. It is all about the case not the phone. My phone also has one poof the best battery lifes out of smart phones. If you go Android go with Motorola, Samsung, or LG. Good luck in your search.
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Post by: washingtonmuley on November 04, 2013, 11:30:43 AM
Look into the G'Zones by Casio. They are built to several Military Specifications.I have the commando and that thing has been solid.
Post by: KopperBuck on November 04, 2013, 12:10:20 PM
Post by: whacker1 on November 04, 2013, 12:19:07 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2013, 12:45:56 PM
Pretty much all location services are off. Protects my honey holes that way. Gonna go look after work. I might need it this weekend.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 :tup: The thin pack is awsome.
http://richardsolo.com/richardsolo-smart-power-bank.aspx#.Unfw6fmshcY (http://richardsolo.com/richardsolo-smart-power-bank.aspx#.Unfw6fmshcY)
Thanks for the tip.
Post by: HuntandFish on November 04, 2013, 12:54:44 PM
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
Post by: HntnFsh on November 05, 2013, 06:10:59 AM
Post by: KenPCPilot on November 05, 2013, 06:44:35 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 05, 2013, 06:45:31 AM
Even with insurance it aint going to be cheap to replace that phone. Prolly $150- $200yes. 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.
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Post by: jackmaster on November 05, 2013, 06:48:04 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 05, 2013, 06:51:35 AM
Post by: jackmaster on November 05, 2013, 06:55:25 AM
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 :tup:
Post by: Widgeondeke on November 05, 2013, 07:10:04 AM
That GZ above sounds awesome.
Post by: Brad Harshman on November 07, 2013, 07:38:30 PM
You haven't done your research if you haven't found this awesome smart phone.
Post by: Labs07 on November 14, 2013, 03:59:34 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 14, 2013, 05:00:17 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on November 14, 2013, 09:46:19 PM
I've had a Tracfone for years, and have been happy with it. Only thing is, it only seems to ring when I'm on a deer or coyote stand! :chuckle:
Post by: grundy53 on November 14, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
Look into the G'Zones by Casio. They are built to several Military Specifications.:yeah: I have the commando it's as close to bullet proof as you can get. Water proof, shock proof, and highly scratch resistant. I am VERY hard on my phones they never last a year. I've had this one for close to three years the glass is still scratch free. I don't use a case either.
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Post by: Goldeneye on November 14, 2013, 09:56:15 PM
Look into the G'Zones by Casio. They are built to several Military Specifications.:yeah: I have the commando it's as close to bullet proof as you can get. Water proof, shock proof, and highly scratch resistant. I am VERY hard on my phones they never last a year. I've had this one for close to three years the glass is still scratch free. I don't use a case either.
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:yeah: I also have a commando. Nothing has affected it over the last few years. Tough phones...
Post by: kisfish on November 15, 2013, 08:44:28 AM
Post by: coachcw on November 15, 2013, 08:45:50 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on November 15, 2013, 08:49:21 AM
I think as far as "tough" goes, it's in the case you put the phone in. Not sure there's such a thing as "tough" smart phone. Otter box or Pelican cases are supposed to be the kings of the hill.
Aside from that, I've got little to no experience. I have an iphone 4s and the camera is awesome but the battery life is horrible.
:sry:
I have an otter box on mine. I had a few too many one night and was telling a story around the campfire while holding it...welllll...one minute its in my hand and the other in the firepit!!!
I was able to fish it out of there and the otter box was completely melted. I had just bought this phone the week before and was pleasantly surprised when I took the covers off and the phone still looked brad new. I got lucky on that one.
Post by: Curly on November 15, 2013, 09:01:02 AM
I had a few too many one night and was telling a story around the campfire while holding it...well...one minute its in my hand and the other in the firepit!!!
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 15, 2013, 09:12:28 AM
Regarding Android, beware if need true Java support (as opposed to Androids rendition), you may be disappointed. Don't know if that is the same with Iphone.
Post by: RB on November 15, 2013, 09:26:30 AM
As everyone else has stated it is the case that makes it.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 15, 2013, 09:27:02 AM
I had a few too many one night and was telling a story around the campfire while holding it...well...one minute its in my hand and the other in the firepit!!!
:chuckle: :chuckle:
The funniest part was I was standing there looking at my hand thinking"Did that just happen" . At the same time, my buddies wife looked at and said"Dude did that just happen"..thats when I realized WTF I need to get that out..
I'm never going to hear the end of that one. Otter boxes rock!
Post by: fair-chase on November 15, 2013, 09:27:53 AM
Not exactly a "smartphone" but Sonim (http://www.sonimtech.com/) makes a pretty rugged phone. Just lacks a lot of the usability features that I've been accustomed to in a phone.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on November 15, 2013, 09:57:00 AM
yep go commando !
Funny how the terminology changes with the time and locale. At a local pub they are always talking about Growlers. (The containers for take-out beer) I get a lot of chuckles when I say that where I grew up, a "Growler" was another name for a toilet. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jjaba on November 20, 2013, 11:02:49 AM