Ruggear Mobile Phones: specifications, description, reviews

When working days are not in quite an ordinary situation, special equipment is needed. The famous firm RugGear makes those things that will be useful for a walk in the forest or in any extreme conditions. Of course, in their range, you can find and devices with special protection. One of these models is the RugGear RG150 Traveler phone, RG128 Mariner will also be an excellent accessory. The article will be devoted to them.

If we compare these two options with other protected ones, then we can say that both look very banal. However, the functions they have are quite interesting.

Positioning of RugGear phones

For those who enjoy mountaineering and other extreme sports (ATVs, bikes), RugGear phones will become best friends. These devices, after falling into sand, water or to the ground from a relatively high altitude, can withstand the impact, pollution and continue to function as if nothing had happened. Some manufacturers even thought about creating a so-called "float", a phone that can swim. It is rather designed for fishermen.

Inexpensive RugGear phones are also suitable for children who leave for the camp. In order that on the beach there is no incident with the main device, you can take a protected model. It should be understood that it is intended mainly for calls and messages only. Other functions, like on smartphones, are not here. If they are needed, then it is better to purchase a special protected gadget for a higher fee.

RugGear phones are sold complete with a charger, a USB cable, a special key in order to remove bolts from the panel if necessary, and instructions. Judging by the opinions of people, it would be nice if the manufacturer provided a cover on the arm or a carbine on the belt.

RG128: design, dimensions, controls

Phone RugGear RG128 Mariner has a sufficient level of protection, and it looks very interesting, neat and not rigid. Excellent holds in his hand. The material of the case is such that it does not slip out, even if it is in water. In similar devices, as a rule, on the side of the case there are buttons - here they are not. For headphones, the connector is located on top, there is also a flashlight. From the bottom you can find a place for a USB cable. The connectors are closed with a special plug, and they are attached to the body and tightly insulate the sockets so that no water or dirt gets into it. On the side, the phone is covered with soft rubber.

The rear panel is fastened with screws, although it is perfectly suited due to the presence of grooves. There is a protective rubber band that does not let even a drop of water pass. Although eventually it dries up, the chance to drown the phone is almost zero. Therefore, there are no problems with tightness. The model comes out in black. When reading the reviews it became clear that it would be better if RugGear phones, which are claimed as float devices, were manufactured in red or white.

There is no claim to the assembly of the device, it is really good. The phone supports 2 SIM cards, the connector for which is directly under the battery. It is possible to use a memory card up to 8 GB.

Display RugGear RG128

The screen diagonal is about 2.2 inches, which is quite good for similar models (standard size - no more than 2). However, the resolution is somewhat lower. True, there are no significant differences. Phones RugGear have an inexpensive matrix, so the sun text and pictures are not seen. This is the main minus of the device. But due to the fact that it is used maximum for calls and messages, this nuance is uncritical and does not require much attention. In principle, a comparison of this display with other similar ones takes place, although it is inferior in some respects.

RugGear RG128 Keyboard

Buttons are made of rubber, comfortable when pressed, while "soft" sensations when pressed are created both in the air and under water.

The backlight is specially made in blue to make it noticeable. However, it does not differ in particular brightness. The phone RugGear has the inscriptions on the keys in two languages at once. There is a separate button for the camera and flashlight. According to people, it becomes clear that you can immediately forget about using the first one. The quality of the photos is terrible (0.3 megapixels). The flashlight is bright enough. Impression of the users about the keyboard is quite good, its size and ergonomics was like almost all customers.

Battery RugGear RG128

The Ruggear phone supports two batteries. One is designed for 650 mAh, it should be used if the owner has a long voyage along with the apparatus. For everyday use, the manufacturer recommends using 1400 mAh. Judging by the technical characteristics, the device can withstand 4-7 hours of talk time, 200-400 hours in idle time.

In fact, RugGear phones, reviews about which are almost all positive, work for about 2-3 days with hourly conversation and sleepy mode. So many users describe the weak battery. A more powerful battery can run twice as long. The charging time of the first is 1.5 hours, the second is 3.5 hours.

Positioning RugGear RG150 Traveler

Looking at the assortment of the technical market, it may seem that all models are banal, and nothing new can be found here. However, the phone RugGear is able to exceed the expectations of many. The manufacturer was able to come up with very interesting details and functions that allowed the gadget to surpass many of the standard ones.

At first glance, nothing special about the device: a banal appearance, protection IP68. But when you open the settings menu and the operational book, it becomes immediately clear that the phone has a lot of secrets. We can say with certainty that there were no analogues in the market before.

Why do people reluctantly buy RugGear phones, whose manufacturer is so trying to surprise the consumer with something? This is due to the fact that they have few functions and in many respects inferior to the heaped smartphones.

This device is designed for trips, for example, to the forest, where the Internet and games will simply be out of place, but the incidents in the form of jumping into the water occur quite often. It's better to use a secure phone than keep your smartphone at home all the time.

The RG150 supports two SIM cards, it can be connected via Bluetooth to other devices. It is possible to transfer calls from the main phone to this one. Many may argue that it's easier to get around the headset, but it's unlikely that she can call loudly, vibrate, swim, and this device will not remain "alive" after falling from the cliff. The mobile phone RugGear has a powerful flashlight and the ability to charge other devices. All these options allow working with it to make it curious and interesting.

RG150: design, dimensions, controls

The phone is presented to the public in black. Protection IP68 assumes that the unit is water and fall resistant. Experiments were carried out not only by the manufacturer, but also by consumers: the equipment was lowered into a flask to a depth of 1 meter, the water did not leak, and the phone continued to work properly. The dimensions of the apparatus are 1.2x5.8x2.3 cm; Weight - 165 g.

The first thing you can look at when viewing the device is the thickness and power. On the side there is a rubber insert, it helps to fix the phone not only in dry, but also wet hands. On the top of the case you can find a standard headphone jack, and in the center - a lens that is used when turning on the flashlight.

RG150: Brief description

The screen is small (2 inches). Its resolution is 176x220 pixels. The matrix is cheap, so the text can not be seen in the sun, but this is the minus of each protected phone. However, among the rest, Ruggear is leading, so pay attention to a bad display is not worth it.

The navigation key is white, it is highlighted, but not very bright. Buttons are made of such material as plastic, they are pressed comfortably and comfortably both in gloves and fingers. False pressing does not happen, because to carry out some manipulations it is necessary to press with some effort.

The battery is lithium-ion, its capacity is 2400 mAh. The manufacturer presented such a characteristic - the battery can withstand 560 minutes of talk time and 600 hours of idle time. The charger is able to collect a full battery in 3.5 hours; When the storage device is replaced, this time is reduced to 2.5 hours.

Impressions about phones

Phones Ruggear (reviewed in the article) has an excellent speaker, which is clear and loud. There is also a function vibro, it is average in power, but it feels quite good. Users do not see special minuses on the phones. On sale models of protective devices appeared 2 years ago and during this time have gained immense popularity.

A competitor is Texet TM-511R. The phones of the firm RugGear are inferior to it in terms of battery capacity (2700 mAh). If you take into account only the price, then Texet is much cheaper, but with the importance of functionality you need to pay attention to RugGear. Moreover, there are many more positive reviews of the latter.