Samsung Convoy™ 

I enjoyed having this phone as my primary talk usage phone. Texting was easy with t9word but the keys did become a lil worn over time. Got this phone wet in several occasions and worked like it did first day

Pros:
ruggedized for military abuse

Cons:
screen / battery life ratio was too short...

Much longer battery life, easier to read buttons and display, better camera, and better reception than my old phone (LG VX-8350). Vibrate is adequate if in a belt clip, but not really enough to feel in your pocket. I use the "Universal" pouch that Verizon sells (end loading, item UNIUPPCH3) and it fits it very well. The 2.5 mm jack fits my old wired headset, but it would be annoying if I wanted to use headphones.

Pros:
long battery life good reception good voice quality and camera solid build

Cons:
weak vibrate non-standard charging plug 2.5 mm headset jack

Love this phone since I can download any ringtone. The external buttons allow me to send a quick reply text without opening up the phone. This is not a sleek modern looking phone with a big screen, but I find it very useful. The quick menu allows me to get to the most important things on the phone.

Pros:
long battery life good features loud ringers

Cons:
bulky size.

I have thrown this phone down onto brick, concrete, linoleum, ran it through the washing-machine, and bounced it off asphalt numerous times. It is not rashed, or broken in any way.

Pros:
extremely strong build. great battery life

Cons:
limited onboard memory