Ruggear RG128 - for work in difficult conditions

Immediately stop reading this ifprefer fragile smart phones with multi-pixel cameras, high performance and large bright displays. It would be dishonest not to warn that below we are talking about a strong push-button phone with a brutal appearance Ruggear RG128. And by the way, the company Power Idea Inc., who created it, just specializes in the production of such devices.

Equipment

The square box is predominantlyBlack and orange colors in addition to the phone itself also contains a charger, USB cable, manual, wired headset and two lithium-ion batteries (650 and 1400 mAh). And this is not a mistake of the picker.

The second battery is not accidental, becausemanufacturers position the Ruggear RG128 as a phone designed to work in extreme conditions. Apparently, they hint that in such situations it is unlikely that an outlet will be at hand to recharge the device. So we decided to make such an unusual move.

Design and controls

Even with a fleeting glance at the model at onceit can be seen that it has protection, and the highest level (IP68). Nevertheless, the device looks compact and surprisingly comfortable in the hand. Typically, the hulls of similar models are not much different from one another, but the materials from which they are made have their differences. For example, this applies to rubber, which in this model is so soft that it does not slip in the hands, even when wet.

The dimensions of the Ruggear RG128 phone are 129 × 62 × 18 mm, andits weight is only 118 g. It's not quite the standard arrangement of the phone controls. After all, there are no side buttons, but only connectors that are tightly covered with reliable plugs.

From above, next to the entrance under the headphones, is the placeflashlight. The microUSB input is located at the bottom. And the back cover holds two rotary screws, placed in special grooves. They definitely do not miss the water. And the tightness itself is not lost with time, as evidenced by the feedback left on the Ruggear RG128 Mariner.

Under the battery there are slots for two SIM cards and 8 GB of additional memory. In terms of the assembly of negative moments, it was not noticed, and the color of the model is only one - black.

front part

The top of the front panel of the phone is decorated with a speaker. Behind him in the downward direction is the display, and then comes consisting of rubber buttons and a fairly comfortable keyboard.

The phone's screen diagonal is 2.2 inches, which isa little more than many similar models. Although the minuses are, and they are in low resolution (176 * 220). There is really nothing to talk about the image, it is too weak for this. Consider information in the bright sun will be problematic. But if you consider that the Ruggear RG128 phone, except for calls and SMS messages, is no longer useful for anything, this defect can be omitted.

Accumulators

As already mentioned, manufacturerscomplemented their model with an additional battery. Moreover, a less capacious battery (650 mAh) is able to maintain the life of the device for about 4 hours in a talk mode, and the second does it twice as long. This is an excellent indicator, especially for a phone that takes a camping trip, fishing or a long walk. Two batteries together will provide him about 600 hours in standby mode, i.e., within 25 days of charging you can not think about. There are, of course, such long-playing devices, but there are very few of them.

Features of the model

Phonebook from Ruggear RG128 Mariner Blackthe most common. However, like other similar models. The application holds no more than 1000 items, and each contact can be attached to only one number without any additional information and installation of the picture. True, you can choose a melody, both your own and one of 14 standard ones.

The speaker built into the phone plays loudly, despite the fact that it is covered for security reasons. It's just big, so it's unlikely that you'll miss a call even in a noisy room.

Calls can be made from any number. True, the phone Ruggear RG128 Black will always ask what SIM card to do it. It's good that any of them can be turned off without removing it from the slot. The downside is that all the numbers are displayed in one list, with small icons next to them, differing in color. The solution to the problem can be to sort the contacts into groups.

The rubber keys of the keyboard are marked in two languages. They have a soft stroke and are well highlighted in blue. There are also buttons to quickly turn on the camera and flashlight.

Protection

Speaking about the protection of these phones, there istype protection against physical damage, presented in the form of a durable housing, as well as protection from dust and moisture. And at the Ruggear RG128 they are both to the maximum. Therefore, if the phone accidentally falls on tiles or water, then in about 95% of cases it will easily "outlive" it.

In addition, he "knows how to swim," however, under certain conditions. Hold on the surface of the water it will only paired with a battery of lower capacity. Otherwise, I'll have to dive after him.

Conclusion

A small, sensor-free screen withlow resolution, weak features, a completely useless camera and a nondescript appearance. All this - about the model Ruggear RG128. And at that moment the question arises: why bother buying this phone?

Yes, the claims are quite serious, and many,having learned about them, they will instantly lose interest in this device. But it also has positive qualities, which are determined by the presence of two batteries, the maximum degree of protection and low price (about 5000 rubles). And if in terms of aesthetics and technology, the Rugger RG128 is not suitable for work in the office, taking photos and video, as well as games and applications, then it is simply indispensable for active recreation.

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