

For the water-resistance to work, you need to make sure all of the exterior ports are covered, and the back panel is securely locked in place once it's unlocked, the phone's battery is locked in a second time for additional security. I submerged it in a pitcher of water, and dropped it on the floor of the PCMag Labs a number of times, all without the phone getting scratched or waterlogged. That means it can withstand drops, dust, shock, and water. Thankfully, the Commando meets military standards for 810G certification. Of course, all that rubber would be put to waste if it didn't serve up some serious protection. So first make sure the Commando looks appealing to you before you continue reading. I'm pretty sure there's a way for manufacturers to design these phones more elegantly, and we've seen some sleek water-resistant phones lately, like the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active and the Sony Xperia Z, but you're still stuck with designs like this if you want to go the full monty. Rugged phones often get the hyper-masculine treatment, which I suspect limits their appeal considerably.

It's like the phone equivalent of an auto parts store. The phone is encased in a thick rubberized shell, with an angular chin, metallic red accents, and lots of exposed, stylized screws. I fall into the latter category, and I suspect many other people will as well-unless you like your smartphone to look like construction gear, that is. It does what it sets out to do rather well, though it very clearly isn't for everybody.ĭesign and Call Quality Let's get this out of the way: The Commando 4G LTE has a design you will either love or hate. The Commando 4G LTE is a super-tough smartphone, built for Verizon users more likely to go spelunking than to Sandals. But you won't need to worry as much if you carry the $99.99 Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE. And the risk is even greater if you work in a physical environment or like to spend your free time hiking and biking. Think about it-one slip into the sand, one dip into the water, or one flip onto a star-kissed pebble, and it might be time to replace your precious device. Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Softwareĭo you enjoy long walks on the beach, poolside afternoons with a glass of sun tea, and moonlit strolls through the woods? That's great, but none of those are particularly good places to bring your phone.
