Samsung Solid B2700 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sandra tries out the Samsung B2700 Bound - a rugged handset for the great outdoors.

Review summary: Tougher than most, with a decent set of mid-range features for boldly going where few phones have gone before.

Verdict: There are tougher phones out there, such as the buildingsite-centric JCB ToughPhone, but the B2700 Bound offers a fair level of protection for work and play while still providing modern comforts like 3G connectivity, a decent browser, media player and ...

Review summary: Samsung's latest toughphone, the B2700 Bound, sports a robust build with an array of features. But how does it fair against the competition?…

Pros: A sturdy phone with a feature set that outdoes the other ruggedised phones on the market

Cons: Despite sporting 3G data speeds, the internet experience was not as smooth as we might have hoped

Verdict: Ideal for the outdoorsy type who wants a range of decent features but contained in a body that can withstand the odd bump and knock.

Pros: Rugged casing, IP54 water and dust resistant, 3G capable, flashlight, value for money

Cons: Not really stylish, five-way navigational pad is a little small, no 3.5mm headphone jack

Verdict: It may not look the part, but the B2700 is certainly an impressive handset if you are after a mobile phone that can take a beating. At this price, it's great value.

Review summary: A highly needed handset for a not so small market. It has no competitor in its category.

Verdict: Although this time we didn't destroy the phone, we didn't submit it to all kinds of ritual destructive maneuvers, but it will have to survive the stress test we had with M110, but we'll have to wait for its price to drop a bit and then we'll go ahead ...