It's a case where the software fails the hardware
Eric M. Zeman from Phone Scoop
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about 1 year ago
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The Convoy 2, while living up to its rugged billing, is a case where the software fails the hardware. The physical features and capabilities of the Convoy 2 are not in question. The phone is tough, works well, and does what Samsung's engineers built it to do.
The archaic menu system stuffed into the... More
The Convoy 2, while living up to its rugged billing, is a case where the software fails the hardware. The physical features and capabilities of the Convoy 2 are not in question. The phone is tough, works well, and does what Samsung's engineers built it to do.
The archaic menu system stuffed into the Convoy 2 by Verizon, however, is a shame. It's not particularly bad software, per se, but it is in no way compelling to use or interact with. It functions -- minus the fun.
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A significant improvement over its predecessor
Jamie Lendino from PC Magazine
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about 1 year ago
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Even if you're not knocking about outdoors or on construction sites, they just tend to hold up better over several years. The $79.99 Samsung Convoy 2, Verizon's newest rugged phone, is a big step up from last year's mediocre Convoy. The new model is not quite as good as the Casio G'zOne Ravine, which... More
Even if you're not knocking about outdoors or on construction sites, they just tend to hold up better over several years. The $79.99 Samsung Convoy 2, Verizon's newest rugged phone, is a big step up from last year's mediocre Convoy. The new model is not quite as good as the Casio G'zOne Ravine, which remains our Editors' Choice, but it was much closer than I expected. If you're looking for a tough voice phone on Verizon, the Convoy 2 fits the bill well.
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Certified to withstand the elements
Jessica Dolcourt from Cnet
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about 1 year ago
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The Convoy 2 was satisfying overall, although we had hoped for unimpeachable call quality on a device we can see being required for heavy voice communication. The $80 price tag seems fair, too; however those looking for a seriously heavy-duty handset, or for a rugged smartphone, may want to keep loo... More
The Convoy 2 was satisfying overall, although we had hoped for unimpeachable call quality on a device we can see being required for heavy voice communication. The $80 price tag seems fair, too; however those looking for a seriously heavy-duty handset, or for a rugged smartphone, may want to keep looking.
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Cnet.
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