Casio G'zOne Commando

Casio G'zOne Commando
Manufacturer NEC Casio Mobile CommunicationsCasio
Series G'zOne
Carriers Verizon
First released 28 April 2011; 10 months ago (2011-04-28)
Introductory price $449.99
Availability by country United States April 28, 2011 (2011-04-28) (Verizon)
Related G'zOne Brigade, G'zOne Ravine
Type Smartphone
Form factor Bar
Dimensions 5.08 in (129 mm) H
2.58 in (66 mm) W
0.60 in (15 mm) D
Weight 5.45 oz (155 g)
Operating system Android 2.2 Froyo (upgrade to 2.3.3 Required)
CPU 800MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2
Memory 512 MB RAM
Removable storage 8 GB microSD card included; support for 32 GB
Battery 1460 mAh Li–ion, use: up to 450 min., standby: up to 270 hrs
Data inputs Virtual QWERTY keyboard, microphone
Display 3.6 in (91 mm) touchscreen, 480x800 WVGA LCD
Rear camera 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, dedicated key
Compatible media formats Audio: MIDI, EVRC, EVRCB, AMR, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MPEG4, WMA
Video: MPEG4, H263/264 streaming
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, mobile hotspot capable, Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR
Other Headset: 3.5 mm audio jack

The Casio G'zOne Commando is a smartphone which is ruggedized and runs the Android operating system.[1] It is made by NEC Casio Mobile Communications, a joint venture of three Japanese electronics makers: NEC, Casio and Hitachi. It was first released by Verizon in the United States on 28 April 2011.[2][3]

Its main selling feature is that it is ruggedized to military standard MIL-STD-810G.[4] As of May 2011, it is the first retail-available smartphone so certified. Thus, it is stronger and more durable than normal consumer electronics, similar in concept to the Motorola DEFY, but certified tougher. The phone should be able to handle drops, spills and dirt that accompany physically demanding activities such as those in harsh work environments or outdoors.

The phone runs the Android 2.2.1 Froyo operating system. As with other smartphones, upgrades to Android 2.3.3 are now required.

Some reviewers have criticized the phone's styling and aesthetics as unattractive.[5]

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External links

Official website