Casio - GzOne Boulder Cell Phone Review

The Casio GzOne Boulder from Verizion is a uniquely-styled phone that stands out from the rest.  It's a flip style cell with rocky-looking edges, available in a black-and-silver, or, if you really want to make a statement, safety cone orange color.  In contrast to it's rugged overall shape, the face of the phone has a circular display for the time, date, and tells you when there's an incoming call or text.  The display format itself comes with a large variety of custom options, as does the phone's interior menu navigation, to give it a truly personal style.

Aside from some very nice aesthetics, the phone operates as well as one would hope.  The menus are easy to get through, the controls are all buttons-no glitchy touch-screens here.  It offers all the essentials and then some without being too hard to manage.

Casio claims the phone is inspired by military technology to protect it from shock and water.  Mine has resisted both with flying colors.  I drop it hard getting out of my car in the rain - not only does the phone keep on working perfectly, there's not a scratch on it.

I have two complaints which I consider moderate issues with the device.  The phone seems quiet.  The ringers, even at max volume, just don't sound as loud or clear as they should.  This is due to the water-resistant feature, as there is a film across the inside of the speaker casing, muffling the sound.  The other issue is the short battery life compared to similar phones.  However, charging time is very speedy.

Overall, the phone is a decent buy.  Though not for everybody, it is easy to use, rugged, and just looks cool.