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Casio GzOne Ravine review

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7.5/10
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The Casio GzOne Ravine currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 2 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Casio G'zOne Ravine was released in October of 2010, to replace the Casio Rock line. The phone has a rugged military design intended for those with an active outdoor lifestyle. Casio is one of the only phone manufacturers that still makes a basic push-to-talk phone, and the Ravine still sports a traditional flip-phone style.

The Casio G'zOne Ravine's most marketable feature is its rugged durability. Like the Rock, it is built to meet Military Standard 810G, so that it resists water, dust, vibration, salt, humidity, solar damage, altitude, dust and dropage. The hard plastic and rubber exterior gives the phone a heavy-duty feel and the visible orange rubber o-rings give the phone a moisture barrier you can see.

The phone has a 2.2 inch display screen, with a 4 by 2 inch body and a total weight of about four ounces. This makes it only slightly larger than the Rock. It has large buttons designed to be easily pressed by those with large fingers. The volume rocker, voice command button, PTT key, headset jack and micro USB port are all arranged on the sides of the phone.

It also comes equipped with a number of attractive extras including a 3.2 MP camera with an LED flash, a micro SD slot for expandable memory and a spring hinge release for one handed opening. Its programming is generally the same as the Rock with the same menu screen and controls, but it has additional programming perks including Type A -GPS, Rhaposdy music compatibility and built in compass, a pedometer and more.

Overall the Casio Ravine looks like a solid choice for anyone that needs a basic phone that will hold up to wear and tear.

Need to Know: Casio G'zOne Ravine

1. By adhering to military durability standards the Ravine is one of the most durable phones on the market and is practically indestructible so you don't have to worry about minor accidents and standard wear and tear. (The Good)

2. The expandable memory allows you to add up to 32 GB of memory to your phone. This not only gives you more space to store emails, pictures and music, it also gives you a place to back up important information so that it can be transferred to your home computer. (The Good)

3. No QWERTY keyboard so texting, emailing and internet browsing is slower. (The Bad)

4. The music player does not have a great playback quality, and the software is obviously out of date. (The Bad)


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Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.2"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
1140 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Phone Scoop
Phone Scoop

The Casio G'zOne Ravine is a slick, thick and rugged phone that you can drop in a swamp or off of a moving Jeep.

- Philip Berne, Phone Scoop
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

We are glad that it retains Military specs for durability, and its rugged design means that it should hold-up to almost anything you can through at it. But most importantly we’re glad that the PTT quality is quite good, since that is one of the Ravine’s primary functions, with loud a...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena


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Casio backs up the GzOne Ravine with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your GzOne Ravine has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Casio support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Casio's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
2.2"

The Casio GzOne Ravine's screen size is 2.2 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
3+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 3+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1140mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1140 mAh battery. Casio's performance ratings are 5 days standby time, 360 minutes.

GzOne Ravine Specs

Overview
Release Date October 25, 2010
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage No
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.53 W/kg
Body: 0.81 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EV-DO Rev. A
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) Yes
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Brightness control, Multi-shot, Night mode, Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 65k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2.2 inches
Secondary Display Monochrome LCD, 96 x 96 pixels, 1.35 inches
Sensors Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1140 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 360 minutes
Standby Time Up to 5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.9 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm (4.3 x 2.1 x 0.9 in)
Weight 130 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, IM
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Any Key Answer: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
PC Synchronization: No
Brew Applications: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Video Playback Formats: Unknown
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

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