Casio G’zOne Boulder
Key specs
Critic consensus
“I'm not going to mince words. This phone is orange. Really orange. Like in the same obnoxious vein as the color options for a new Hummer. But if you can overlook this (as I eventually did), then you'll probably enjoy Casio's new G'zOne, dubbed the Boulder. That's right - this angular, candy colored handset is the offspring of the Gadgetlab's crumpled Type-V, Type-S, and Type-SL review units.The Boulder isn't another rugged rehash, though. In fact, Casio finally threw a curve by including some fairly useful multimedia features. Welcome additions like music playback, a more powerful (but still lacking) camera, and zippy EV-DO connectivity fatten up this phone's already rock solid resume.Ohhhh, but the Boulder doesn't get a pass on these merits alone.”
“The G'zOne Boulder is military-certified to withstand the elements, plus it has EV-DO Rev. A, a 1.3-megapixel camera, Push-to-Talk, an electronic compass, and support for V Cast Video, VZ Navigator, and V Cast Music with Rhapsody. The G'zOne Boulder is a beefy, rough-and-tumble cell phone with a rich suite of multimedia features beneath its tough exterior, but we were ultimately disappointed with the call quality.”
“The Casio G'zOne Boulder is a decent looking handset that is designed for abuse. It's tough to argue with a phone that can be submerged in water and still make and receive phone calls. Support for Verizon's high-speed EV-DO network and a 1.3 megapixel camera with microSD card slot offer plenty of multimedia options, as well. The Boulder's ruggedized housing means that it can take a beating, as well. However, the menus are slightly confusing, and the poor speakerphone sound mean that I can only give the Casio G'zOne Boulder a 'Recommended' rating.”
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What people say
I lost this phone in a pasture while bailing hay. I found it the following year. For a year it sat in a pasture with rain, irrigation, snow, below freezing winter and triple digit summer. Put it on the charger (I had to buy a new charger, threw the original one away, thought the phone would be a ...
I had a LG Chocolate touch screen phone, and switched because my contract was up, bad mistake. At first the phone was good, but then something went wrong with the speaker and who ever I talked to on the phone sounded staticky, and I gave it a week and it that problem disappeared. Not only that bu...
I am really abuse my it is always getting scratched up and it says you can run it over with a small car and this was 100% true because I ran my phone over with a 3/4 ton Chevy that weighs around 6000 pounds and all it did was break the front screen that is under another piece that must protect it...
In Depth
Casio (in partnership with UTStarcom) has established itself as a fine manufacturer of extremely durable phones with its G’zOne line and the Boulder continues that tradition.
The Boulder is a logical choice for people with demanding professions that keep them in less than ideal environmental conditions. The G’zOne Boulder is military-certified to withstand the elements.
In addition to its rugged build, the Boulder runs at 3G speeds, has a 1.3MP camera, Push-to-Talk, an electronic compass and is wired for V cast Video, VZ Navigator and V Cast Music with Rhapsody. (The aforementioned are services offered through Verizon Wireless and are available for an additional monthly fee).
Regarding the Push-to-Talk (PTT) feature, it’s important to point out that this is a new and improved PTT and should not be confused with the previous PTT offered through Verizon Wireless. People looking at this phone will often be outside and should be aware that the PTT service is considerably better than its prior incarnation.
The Boulder rounds out its feature set with Bluetooth, voice dialing capability, speakerphone, alarm, calendar, video recorder and web access. Talk Time is rated at up to 207 minutes up to 212 hours of standby time.
With the Boulder you can browse the web, send/receive SMS and MMS, take pictures and record video, all without worrying that a strong breeze or a little rain will ruin your phone.
If you need a tough phone, Casio has a solution for you.
What people actually want to know
When was the Casio G’zOne Boulder released?
The Casio G’zOne Boulder was released on July 31, 2008.
How long does the battery last on the Casio G’zOne Boulder?
The Casio G’zOne Boulder has a 810 mAh battery.
Where can I download the Casio G’zOne Boulder manual?
You can view and download the Casio G’zOne Boulder manual on our dedicated manual page.
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It’s a bug that causes the Casio G’zOne Boulder to lose its call history.
A software update can possibly solve this issue. You can have your phone software updated by visiting a Verizon store near you.