Samsung SPH-Z400

Samsung offers a durable phone solution with the Z400. Rubber siding surrounds the phone providing it meaningful protection which, combined with its Push to Talk (PTT) capability, make it an excellent candidate for folks who work in less than ideal conditions.

The external monochrome display is small but does show time, signal strength and battery life. It also acts as a view finder for self portraits. The internal display measures 2.1 inches and offers 176 x 220 pixel resolution.

The Samsung Z400 offers a fine feature set, including instant messagiong, text and multimedia messaging, mobile email, internet browser and Bluetooth.

A complete entry level feature set is also included with speakerphone, alarm, calendar, etc. Talk time is rated at 345 minutes.

This phone differentiates itself from a crowded list of alternatives by being especially durable and offering PTT, two features that will surely appeal to folks who expect to be hard on their device.