First images of the AT&T bound Samsung Rugby Smart show off its rugged form factor

2. haikallp posted on 22 Feb 2012, 14:10 3 0

you're looking forward to this cause of its rugged form right? then why are oyu considering the iphone? u do realize it's not even half as rugged as this.. -.-"

5. shimmyx20 posted on 22 Feb 2012, 17:25 1 0

You could just put an Otterbox on it, or any other popular smartphone for that matter. Those things take quite a beating.

6. nb2six posted on 22 Feb 2012, 17:56 2 0

and spend $150 more than you would have to if you just got a ruggedized smartphone that was priced $100 cheaper. Assuming they would get the 4s.

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3. WirelessCon posted on 22 Feb 2012, 14:28 3 0

haikallp, has a good point. iPhones are NOT rugged whatsoever; they're among the most fragile handsets I've had to deal with.

7. AnttiV posted on 22 Feb 2012, 20:17 2 0

Er.. what? If this phone is around 100 bucks, so.. you really believe you'll get an iPhone and a good rugged case for 50? Please tell me where.

Also, that looks like it is essentially a Galaxy Xcover, in which case the rugged case should really be top-notch, Xcover is specced at IP67 and can really take a hit and fall.