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Verizon Wireless Casio G’zOne Ravine 2 vs Samsung Rugby III

Verizon Wireless Casio G’zOne Ravine 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Verizon Wireless Casio C781 User Rating - 5.3

Posted: 15 Nov 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 17 Nov 2011)

Samsung Rugby III Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-A997 PA Rating - 3
Posted: 29 Nov 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 14 Dec 2012)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorClamshellClamshell 
Dimensions4.33 x 1.99 x 0.83 inches (110 x 51 x 21 mm)4.1 x 2.1 x 0.8 inches (104 x 53 x 20 mm) 
Weight4.85 oz (138 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
4.7 oz (133 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad  
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, Other  
RuggedWater, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature proofWater (Water), Dust, Shock proof 
IP certified IP 67 
MIL-STD-810 certifiedYesYes 
Display
Physical size2.2 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 pixels240 x 320 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

182 ppi167 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFT  
Colors 262 144 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

Color, CSTNColor, CSTN 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

128 x 128 pixels  
Physical Size1.38 inches1.3 inches 
Colors

Colors - Shows the number of colors that the additional display supports

 65 536 
Battery
Talk time4.68 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
9.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time21.1 days (506 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
20.0 days (480 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Capacity1150 mAh1300 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 STE PNX6809L 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

 Single core, 468 MHz 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM128 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 0.256 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focus  
CamcorderYesYes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formats MP3, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2  
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
Internet browsing
BrowserOpera Minisupports: supports: WAP 2.0 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataGPRS, EV-DO Rev.AHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, E911GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Flashlight (Standalone unit), Lunar calendarCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9)SMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mail IMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingYes  
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.02.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector2.5mmmicroUSB 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent modeMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsPedometer, Compass, Thermometer  
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T4M3, T3 
OtherTTY/TDD, Push-to-TalkVoice recording, TTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

17 Jun 2011  
FCC ID value: JYC78 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.00 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body1.12 W/kg  
Measured in850 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced15 Nov 201129 Nov 2012 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 320  
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