Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Black

Bought this phone because the specifications said it would withstand water up to 6 feet and other environmental hazards. Dropped it into a glass water and the face plate came unglued. Do not think a glass of water exceeds 6 feet. So, phone does not meet manufacture’s specification.

Do not buy if you expect to need a rugged phone.

Rating: 1 / 5

My 2yr old motorola beats this thing hands down. Rugbys texting really really sucks, not user friendly very slow no auto complete as my old motorola had. It also has about half of the battery life of the old Motorola.

Oh ya while we are at it all of you ptt engineers out there fix the software so the ptt can be locked out! This does not take a genius to figure out that people want this option “my motorola sucked in this dept as well”.

As for a working mans phone why the heck isn’t the clock visible on the face when the phone is closed? Working guys don’t want to open up the phone to see what time it is!

Also the only case i could find is one of the nylon with velcro type cases which is huge. If i wanted a phone in a bag i would travel back to 1993 and get the big bag phone!

I will admit that after about 3 months I am getting used to this phone but it has not been an easy transition. The reason I chose this phone was due to the calandar function which i have found usefull but it has come at a heavy cost.

Rating: 2 / 5

I’ve been looking to replace my old phone for several months now and have been looking at a variety of phones. I had the following things I was looking for.

1. I wanted to stick with a flip phone, as I carry it in my pocket and didn’t want to have to worry about accidentally making calls or having a touch screen to scratch up

2. I wanted a phone that was going to be good as a phone first and foremost. I don’t do a lot of texting so I didn’t need a full keyboard

3. I did want the phone to have a decent camera as I do like to take pictures of things that pop up when I’m out and about.

4. I wanted something that I wouldn’t be ultra-paranoid about breaking if it was accidentally dropped, got water splashed on it, etc…

5. Good battery life. I wanted something with a long standby time.

6. Even though it was a flip phone, I still wanted a decent color screen on it.

After looking at multiple phones, I kept coming back to the Rugby. It met all of my qualifications. I was a little concerned about the size for my pocket, but have found myself liking it for its size. It’s much easier to hold between shoulder and ear if I have my hands full and just feels much more solid that a lot of the other “fancier” phones.

Some have complained about being unable to see the front screen without opening the phone. There are settings to adjust the time before it shuts off and if the phone is closed, all you have to do is hold down the volume button for a second to have it turn on. You don’t have to open the phone. The outside screen is nice with full color, and if it was on all the time I’m sure would be a major battery hog.

If you’re a major texter or want a phone with every possible feature there is, this probably isn’t the phone for you. If however you’re looking for a nice reliable cell phone, who’s primary purpose will be to be a phone, then the Rugby may be the one.
Rating: 5 / 5

I bought the Rugby for my nineteen year old son for Christmas. Five days later he was hunting in a tree stand and the rugby slipped from his pocket as he bent to pull the gun sling up to the stand. It hit the rocks about twenty feet below. The outside screen was shattered and when he opened the phone, the inside screen was ruined as well. We called Samsung immediately and were told that the screen is not covered under the warranty. This phone does not stand up to what it is promoted as. I am so tired of paying for sub standard cell phones.
Rating: 1 / 5

I bought this phone for its rugged specifications. I’m an active person (firefighter) and I thought I’d like some additional protection. The specs are nothing more than window dressing. The phone got wet, admittedly immersed, and failed.

When warranty work was sought, Samsung simply voided the warranty for the reason of “moisture.”

Worthless company, worthless product.Samsung Rugby A837 Phone, Black (AT&T)Samsung Rugby A837 Phone, Yellow (AT&T)
Rating: 1 / 5