Customer Reviews for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Rough, tough and durable, Rugby II TM is the heavy-duty workhorse that knows how to get the job done. Built to Military Standard 810 G, it is highly resistant to dust, shock, vibration, moisture, solar radiation, and altitude and weather extremities. And with a rugged exterior, large keypad, voice command support, a 2 MP camera, and noise cancelling technology, not only is it Rugby II a diligent worker that can withstand the daily grind, it's an intelligent helper that is always on hand.
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(34 Reviews) 34
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
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17 out of 32(53%)customers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Review 1 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Steve
From Laurentians
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:beginner
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
A solid dependable telephone.
PostedFebruary 20, 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"I got this telephone when it first came out, therefore it was on the expensive side. I was looking for a telephone that was tough, well built, had large numbers and was a very good telephone both sending and receiving phone calls. I don't text or go on the internet with my phone; it's a phone, that's all."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
hjd916
From Dorval , Qc.
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
This product is perfect in it's phone function
PostedFebruary 15, 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"The phone performs well, as a telephone. The camera function is too easy to trigger , partially due to the activation key location. I wish that certain frunctions could be deactivated, such as message reception. Not being able to deactivate this, causes charges for unsolicited messages received."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
MisJax
From Kitchener, Ont
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
As a woman, on the go! I wanted a phone that was made well and compact - this phone meets that criteria!
PostedApril 12, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Took awhile to figure things out even to google can't seem to locate a manual. The same complaint will be the exterior picture taking button, although I like to have it when I want to take a picture. It's in a good location, it does have a mind of it's own. As a photographer I enjoy having something with me at all times for those just in case shots. Although I love my prof. camera more! I have found that in really cold weather and being out in the northern boonies when the phone was in my pocket and taking pictures on it's own accord, it drained the battery faster then I expected. This new phone the battery stays charged much longer - I like that !! Near the end of my old phone's life I was charging it constantly, also a Samsung -which btw was almost 12 years old -it finally gave up the ghost! just remember the cord when heading out of town. But over all - It's a good phone -doesn't have the quick messaging capabilites that most women want so if your in a hurry to send messages back - sometimes may be frustrating! But over all I'm pleased! It can go where I go! Ice fishing, atving, snowmobiling or working outside the city and into the Northcountry. It's compact, rugged, has very clear speakers, and does the job!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, compact
Cons: ext.camera button needs a lock
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Dan Banane
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
AWESOME !!!
PostedMarch 10, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
"If I can summarize...this phone is for a MAN ! Women won't like it and young ones won't either... But if you're a MAN, you will love it's rugged looks, simple to use, dependable, crystal clear conversations, great battery life and not the size of a USB stick..which is a good thing..."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, good looks, quality, easy to use
Cons: not for everyone...unless you're a man
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Phone wrecker NO MORE
From Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
Simply Indestructible!
PostedMarch 6, 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"I am generally pretty tough on phones - so I bought this one for it 'Military' grade standards.
I unkowingly dropped it in a parking lot covered in 8 inches of fresh snow.
After realizing that it was missing, I began to retrace my steps, I found it.
After 48 hours in freezing temperatures, and being driven over numerous times...
it was still receiving calls and texts! NO visible damage or negative side effects! AMAZING!
I'm a believer, this is the best phone I have ever bought - and probably the last one too!!!"
I unkowingly dropped it in a parking lot covered in 8 inches of fresh snow.
After realizing that it was missing, I began to retrace my steps, I found it.
After 48 hours in freezing temperatures, and being driven over numerous times...
it was still receiving calls and texts! NO visible damage or negative side effects! AMAZING!
I'm a believer, this is the best phone I have ever bought - and probably the last one too!!!"
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, takes a beating!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
mrmike
From B.C. Canada
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:novice
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
survives working conditions
PostedFebruary 14, 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"this is the only mobile phone that I have owned that doesn't fail me at work. I work in the wood industry and all previous phones would shut off. I would have to open the battery lid and blow out the dust for it to work again. Doing this several times a day was annoying and anti-productive. My Samsung has not shut off once in the 2 yrs I have had it."
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
ditchpig55
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
good phone for an old logger
PostedOctober 27, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"this phone has great reception , i'm a logger and believe me this thing can take a lot of abuse besides the fact that even a lowtech like me can figure out how to use it."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Taxpayer2
From BC Canada
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
Love it, abuse it every day at work.. Built to take what I dish out.... GREAT PHONE
PostedAugust 31, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Everything falls into place, I have always used a Samsung flip phone of some sort..... Never a problem... My 6 year old Samsung worked great... But I wanted a wee up date but not a "smart" phone... All I wanted was a good clear phone to make calls with."
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Taxpayer
From Penticton B.C.
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
Wanted a tuff phone, this is it
PostedJuly 22, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Didn't want a so called smart phone. I wanted to be able to phone, text, and shoot the odd picture, nothing more. The phone had to last.. I am hard on a phone due manly to my work. I love how clear the external speaker is for its size."
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
cyberclark
From Devon,AB, Canada
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
Rugby II SGH-A847R
PostedJune 20, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"I'm not sure the difference between the "R" and the "m" however my "R" is exactly what I required in my active life style. It covers me well on the back trails and on the road. It hangs nicely from a lanyard around my neck and under my shirt which, when walking is an item to be counted.
If this phone had a GPS software app that would allow you to record trails, distance and height like the android phones it would quickly ramp itself into the best outdoor rig on the market!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, looks tough!, super sound output.
Cons: missing a trail mapper like thoes available.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Casper The Friendly Ghost
From Kapuskasing, Ont.
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
NOT Your Daughter's Cell Phone!
PostedMay 4, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"I've had the Rugby ll for about a month now, and I can honestly say I'm happier with it than I ever was with the last phone I had (which was a smartphone). It's rugged, has great sound quality, and for a 2 megapixel camera the picture quality ain't too bad. Still, in this day and age of advancements I see no reason the camera shouldn't be at LEAST 5 megapixels abd have a better zoom function. The side button that controls the camera has a tendency to misfire when the phone is in the pocket, but I found that if I use one of those form-fitting covers on the camera it minimizes this happening. This phone won`t win any beauty contests (but then again, neither will I), but for an old guy like me this back-to-basics phone is perfect and dependable. Improve the camera and I`ll DEFINITELY be standing in line when the Rugby lll comes out."
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, a man`s phone!
Cons: camera only 2 megapixels, zoom function on camera disabled at high resolutio
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
skibum
From Calgary, Canada
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
Just one flaw
PostedApril 2, 2012
"All good, except there is a camera activation button on the outside of the phone that means you waste battery power taking photos of the inside of your pocket while you walk around. This button cannot be deactivated."
Pros: Durable
Cons: design flaw
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Review 13 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
jorg
From Vancouver, BC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
Excellent phone,
PostedMarch 14, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Remembering the target for this phone is outdoors work/recreation, it is outstanding.
Has everything you need for that purpose & a little more. Bright screen, bright yellow case( if you choose it ) big buttons, big fonts, loud, easy setup & zero issues with dropped calls ( blame your provider for that )
If you don't want or need the bling, I'd recommend it.
* Con...Just the external picture button loacation or needs a method to turn it off. It will snap a picture if you hold it for more than 3 seconds, which I've done a few times while removing it from a holster.
Not a deal breaker, just one of those "arrggg" moments.
Best pro? When you drop it, you don't spend 5 min looking for the back cover & battery..... because they don't go anywhere!"
Has everything you need for that purpose & a little more. Bright screen, bright yellow case( if you choose it ) big buttons, big fonts, loud, easy setup & zero issues with dropped calls ( blame your provider for that )
If you don't want or need the bling, I'd recommend it.
* Con...Just the external picture button loacation or needs a method to turn it off. It will snap a picture if you hold it for more than 3 seconds, which I've done a few times while removing it from a holster.
Not a deal breaker, just one of those "arrggg" moments.
Best pro? When you drop it, you don't spend 5 min looking for the back cover & battery..... because they don't go anywhere!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: external picture button.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
bill
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
a very good value and tuff!
PostedOctober 28, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
"I certainly agree with the "man" comments, this is not a kids music player/fool around gizmo, rather a tuff functional communication device. To the other Donald, simply switch your phone to silent mode by pressing and holding the # button and that will take care of the charge chime during the night. The vibration will easily wake you if a call comes in."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Framing Guy
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:novice
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Overall rating
Great Phone For Its Stated Purpose
PostedOctober 15, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
"This Phone is great for the purpose it was designed for.
For tradesmen and people in other heavy duty professions it is perfect. It may not be one of these 'App' laden 'smart phones' but that's its selling point, its tough and durable and doesn't require hours of setup, its for people who don't have ample time to sit/stand around and stare at their phone.
I am a framer/carpenter and this phone has survived and thrived in my pocket for almost half a year now, no scratches, no marks, it lands well and safely on concrete from two story's up and it doesn't mind getting wet.
Good Buy"
For tradesmen and people in other heavy duty professions it is perfect. It may not be one of these 'App' laden 'smart phones' but that's its selling point, its tough and durable and doesn't require hours of setup, its for people who don't have ample time to sit/stand around and stare at their phone.
I am a framer/carpenter and this phone has survived and thrived in my pocket for almost half a year now, no scratches, no marks, it lands well and safely on concrete from two story's up and it doesn't mind getting wet.
Good Buy"
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight, good sound, good size, no pocket dialing, no need to unlock it everytime i get a call/text
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
TankPhone
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Overall rating
Very Durable
PostedAugust 8, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
"The phone is a bit too bulky but not in such a way that it makes me unhappy with the product. Sound is good, could be a bit louder for alert/ringing but it also isn't bad enough for me not to recommend it to a friend. I like the battery cover that doesn't just pop off. Good selection of font/color/size for customization, panoramic camera option is super cool. Camera is only a 2 Mega Pixel but again not terrible."
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Reder5142
From Grande Prairie Alberta Canada
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:novice
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
Camera Button
PostedApril 19, 2013
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"A few months ago, I upgraded my mobile phone to a Samsung Rugby II, SGH-847, The problem that I am having with this phone is whenever I take it out of the carring case, I inadvertently touch the camera button, thus the phone wants to take a picture, which is VERY FRUSTRATING, the camera button should be positioned in a different place, also I have stated my frustrations previously to no avail, I am NOT PLEASED with this situation to say the least. Thanks for your time. Leo"
Pros: Durable, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 18 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
friendduck
From Regina, SK
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:novice
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
Does everything I need it to do
PostedFebruary 14, 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Does everything I need it to do and is reliable and inexpensive."
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
john
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
very simple phone
PostedDecember 24, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Need to have FM radio,3.5 mm jack.Free GPS navigation like Nokia,s phone.A higher pixel camera at least 5 MP. WLAN."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
biker-boy.93
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
For a flip phone, it's fine.
PostedNovember 12, 2012
"I work construction and needed a tough phone for voice and text. The Rugby II fit the bill. The design is good, performance is adequate, software is not the best. It's much more complicated to perform certain tasks than my previous phone and many of the steps are not intuitive. Nevertheless, with the selection of flip phones rapidly diminishing, this was the one that best fit my needs."
Pros: Durable, clear speaker
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Review 21 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Mr. Disappointed
From Nipigon. ON
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
I dislike this phone
PostedNovember 26, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"I've owned many cell phones in my time,But I would have to say that this phone is the worst,Camera takes
pictures of your pocket,missed calls,no reminder of calls or texts.If this phone has no cell service for a few mins.(basement).You must shut your phone off and turn it back on for service.For those people to say it's a great phone must be there first phone.I will be purchasing an older cell phone."
pictures of your pocket,missed calls,no reminder of calls or texts.If this phone has no cell service for a few mins.(basement).You must shut your phone off and turn it back on for service.For those people to say it's a great phone must be there first phone.I will be purchasing an older cell phone."
Pros: Durable
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 22 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
dissatisfied consumer
From st petersburg fl
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
rugby ll
PostedNovember 21, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"i had this phone less than one month
put on counter that had some moisture on it
moisture seeped into battery compartment immediately and $$$ phone now useless"
put on counter that had some moisture on it
moisture seeped into battery compartment immediately and $$$ phone now useless"
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, battery compartment no moisture seal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 23 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Outdoorsdude
From Richmond Hill, Ontario
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:11+
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
I love Samsung product, but not this phone!
PostedJuly 4, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"The only thing this phone has going for it is durability, it is rugged, but that's it!! Battery life is average, doesn't always want to turn off, speaker won't come on unless you clear the sceen before trying to activate the speaker. Who makes a phone that you can add words to a dictionary, but NOT delete them? Total pain in the butt when using predictive text, what happened here Samsung?? You missed the boat with this one for sure. I only bought it because it was A) Samsung, B) Rugged. I never thought I would be disapointed with a Samsung product until now. Guess nobody's perfect after all."
Pros: Durable
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 24 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Tymes
From Ontario,Canada
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
Constant dropped calls and photos of nothing
PostedFebruary 25, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"Our company just switched phones, from the Motorola mike phones to these Samsung Ruby2's. On day one most of us had trouble with calls being dropped, even though we are in full coverage areas, areas that we never had issues with before with the old phones, nor with our personal phones, even though we are still with the same service provider.
And this ridiculous dedicated button on the outside of the phone to activate the camera, what were they thinking. The claimed battery life is misleading when you factor in the 100 photos of the inside of my pocket that this phone spontaneously decides to take.
The external speaker is very good, and the background suppression seems really good on speaker phone, but that doesn't help if you can't keep a call in progress long enough to finish a conversation."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Durable
Cons: poor button placement for camera, constant dropped calls
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 25 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
QueenChatty
From Ontario, Canada
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
Samsung needs to Fix LCD
PostedFebruary 23, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"Purchased this phone because of the rugged design for my husband. He had it for just over seven days when an image appeared on the front display of a yellow boulder from what I gather. Took the phone into TBay Tel and we were told that my husband must have dropped it and that the LCD is cracked. I don't know how they came to that conclusion as I took a microscope lens over it and could not see any crack. My husband is as honest as any man could possible be and is not a liar like he is being told he is. Sorry for the purchase of this NOT rugged phone. If you can't even carry the phone in your pants pocket with out the front LCD getting cracked that is a problem."
Pros: Bright display
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 26 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
teddybare
From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
I do like the features, but I don't like the mess of reception problems and speaking to other people who have the same phone, they all have the same t
PostedFebruary 14, 2013
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"I purchased the Rugby 11 sgh a 847 and I honestly like the phone for its ruggedness, but, the reception is terrible. I lose calls all the time and people when they call me, the phone goes directly to my voicemail without even ringing. When someone texts me, I might not get notification of the text for up to 3 hours later. I have contacted my provider ( rogers ) and all they want me to do is send the phone back for a service check. The last time this happened, my phone was gone for 3 months and they finally found it in the store where they told me to take it. The battery was gone and the back panel was missing....All I want is a new phone as I have only had this one since December....I will not send a new phone in for service because there is never a good result..I will hang on to this junk until my contract is up and put up with the inconvenience...I like a flip phone and other than the problems with this one, I will allways use a flip phone..Why can't Samsung just give me another phone without all the nonsense dealing with rogers...."
Pros: Bright display, Durable
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 27 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
terf09
From Gatineau QC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
technoligie going backward
PostedSeptember 20, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"pocktet picture to fill memory,no signay reception."
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 28 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Glen
From Fort Frances, Ontario
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:novice
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Overall rating
No incoming calls
PostedAugust 24, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"I have had the Rugby 2 since the August 1st. Since that time I have received two phone calls, and missed a couple of dozen. Other people's phones work where this one won't. I know one other person unfortunately I found out too late that has the same problems. The design of the phone is nice, but reception is completely useless.
Glen"
Glen"
Pros: Durable
Cons: Did not meet expectations, poor reception
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 29 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Darby
From Vancouver, Canada
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Overall rating
Great Phone EXCEPT THE CAMERA RUINS IT ALL
PostedJune 1, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"DO NOT buy this phone unless you want 20 or 30 "pocket Pictures" taken daily. Camera button does not lock, cannot be disabled and you CANNOT stop it from constantly going off in your pocket.
If Samsung would smarten up and fix this I would rate it 5/5."
If Samsung would smarten up and fix this I would rate it 5/5."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: stupid camera
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 30 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
Allan
From Calgary, Alberta
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
poor design for camera button
PostedMay 21, 2012
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"This cell phone has taken 700 pics by its self while I have carried it with me. I have taken only 9. Their seems to be no way to disable or lock the camera to prevent this. The camera button is on the outside so it will turn on and stay on till you turn it off again. As soon as you put it away it will quickly be turned on again!
This results in hundreds of photos a week and the camera on almost 100% of the time.
Your battery life is cut short by this and it is very frustrating to have to delete tons of photos EVERY DAY!!!
This product must never have been field tested under normal use conditions.
Tomorrow I will go into the store to see if the outer button can be removed physicaly by a service tech.
If not I will attempt to get a full refund, as I am sure the battery can not last long constaly having to be recharged."
This results in hundreds of photos a week and the camera on almost 100% of the time.
Your battery life is cut short by this and it is very frustrating to have to delete tons of photos EVERY DAY!!!
This product must never have been field tested under normal use conditions.
Tomorrow I will go into the store to see if the outer button can be removed physicaly by a service tech.
If not I will attempt to get a full refund, as I am sure the battery can not last long constaly having to be recharged."
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 31 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
The other Donald
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Overall rating
This product has annoying design features
PostedOctober 26, 2011
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"The camera button on the side of the phone activates the camera even when it is folded closed, resulting in the camera turning on while in its holder and taking numerous pictures of nothing......and there is no way to disable this feature......Poor design...!!!
The phone also emits a periodic tone while on charge, meaning you can't put it on charge for the night unless you want to be woken up numerous times.....again, no way to disable this feature"
The phone also emits a periodic tone while on charge, meaning you can't put it on charge for the night unless you want to be woken up numerous times.....again, no way to disable this feature"
Cons: poor design
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 32 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
bungabunga
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:novice
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Overall rating
OK....but..
PostedApril 20, 2011
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"I think that it was rushed, and a bit more thought into the way it is used would have been good. Battery, ok, but I have had better, I will keep it, voice is good, music sound, not so good"
Pros: a good start
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 33 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
UNHAPPY
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Overall rating
PHONE IS GARBAGE
PostedMarch 5, 2011
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"POOR SOUND TO BIG
WITH THE TECHNOLIGY WE HAVE TODAY THIS PHONE
IS ALMOST LIKE THE FIRST CELL PHONE PUT OUT
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PHONE OFF THE MARKET AND REPLACE NEW PHONES TO CUSTOMERS"
WITH THE TECHNOLIGY WE HAVE TODAY THIS PHONE
IS ALMOST LIKE THE FIRST CELL PHONE PUT OUT
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PHONE OFF THE MARKET AND REPLACE NEW PHONES TO CUSTOMERS"
Pros: Durable
Cons: Poor quality, Too big, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 34 for Samsung Rugby II™ | Black
John1969
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Overall rating
Worst Phone Ever
PostedMarch 3, 2011
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
"Many people in our company have the same issues. Dropped Calls, Bluetooth issues for hands free, and poor sound. One of the worst phone and many of our people are frustrated that our company locked in with this piece of junk."
Cons: Poor quality, Not high def, Too big, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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