| Design | 3.5/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3.8/5 |
| Calling | 3.6/5 |
| Talk time | 4.2/5 |
| Messaging | 3.4/5 |
| Music | 0/5 |
| Video | 0/5 |
| Camera | 0/5 |
| Memory | 3/5 |
| Web browsing | 2.5/5 |
| Connectivity | 4.5/5 |
| Productivity | 4/5 |
| Scheduling | 3/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 0/5 |
| Navigation | 4/5 |
| Gaming | 2.5/5 |
| Mobile services | 3/5 |
| Accessories | 2.5/5 |
| Value | 3.5/5 |
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Pros:
Rugged on the outside, refined on the inside. Loads of features, including GPS and lots of messaging options. |
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Cons:
When reception dips, so does call quality. Direct Connect doesn't work outside of EV-DO Rev. A coverage. |
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| If you're looking for a walkie-talkie phone, the Sanyo Pro 700 is the one to buy. It's plenty rugged and it packs all of the Nextel Direct Connect features you need, but best of all it brings the Nextel lineup into the modern age with a polished interface and some great modern features. GPS is a nice addition, and we were happy that the rugged shell didn't interfere with navigation (though cell phone reception was a different issue). A wealth of messaging options and a quick, though basic Web browser were also surprising finds. We definitely prefer this phone to its recently-released sibling, the Sanyo Pro 200, and on such a rugged device we're willing to forgive the bulldog face. |
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