Casio G'zOne Type-S / Reviews

The original G'zOne was the Chuck Norris of cell phones: Able to stay fully submersed in liquid for up to a half hour, unaffected by exposure to solar radiation, held together with enormous steel screws. How do you improve on that? By giving it an extreme makeover! The Type-S ditches the Mad Max design... More

This is a phone that I wish they still made. My wife has been using hers for 3 years and two toddlers have been unable to destroy it. Water, slobber, stairs, overnight in a car at -15F, all day in a closed car with outside temps nearing 100F (outer screen went black until it cooled), Brad Paisley concert... More

This is a phone that I wish they still made. My wife has been using hers for 3 years and two toddlers have been unable to destroy it. Water, slobber, stairs, overnight in a car at -15F, all day in a closed car with outside temps nearing 100F (outer screen went black until it cooled), nothing has destroyed... More

I have a GZ1. I bought it for the longevity factor, as well as the all weather features. The phone worked well until 1 month after the warranty expired, and then it would not turn on. The "Verizon" sign kept flashing. The Verizon store said it was "fried." and that it happened... More

Weighing in at almost 4 ounces and measuring 3.9" x 2" x 0.9" the Casio G'zOne Type S won't be confused with a skinny phone anytime soon. Military certified to withstand water, shock, dust, immersion, vibration, salt, fog, humidity, solar radiation, high altitude, and extreme... More

My motivation for purchasing this phone was its ruggedized case and water-resistance; unfortunately, this is about all it has going for it. After 6 months of use I have determined the following:

1. Exterior volume button can easily disable the ringer while in your pocket; resulting in missed calls.... More