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Which phone to go: TEXET TM-511R or Sonim XP5300 Force 3G?

Apr 5, 2015 3:06PM PDT

My mind has been divided into these two. My basic need are a feature rugged phone, with waterproof and good battery time/charge, which those two were both fairly meet.

But at my place, the price of that Sonim is about 4 times the TEXET. What I'm trying to say is I had no experience in using those rugged and waterproof phone before, so I have no idea which level will best fit my need.

TEXET is cool with its design and accessories, but it seems popular in Russia communities only. Sonim is also a good brand, with their XP3300 Force even achieved Guinness score about tough level (and this XP5300 is the upgrader - even tougher and battery last longer).

If any of you were using one of these phone, would you please give me your opinion or advice?

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I'd find forums in your country and language.
Apr 6, 2015 1:48AM PDT

We did get some spammers talking up the Sonim. For me that was not a good thing, that is, just for the spam I didn't give Sonim another look.

Why not get the texet and ask about a warranty.
Bob

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Thanks, R. Proffitt
Apr 6, 2015 2:20AM PDT

Sorry if the post is very likely a spam. Actually since I'm preparing to spend a lot on my own, I really need to collect data from many viewpoints (career sickness of an iT student - FYI >.&ltWink.

With a quick search I found you guys one of the best sites in discussion about phone, and here I go. The forums in my country just go with what (they think) the whole world like, so almost nobody know about the Texet to ask (the Sonim on the other hand got all their vote, of course).

Anw, thank you for your reply Grin

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I didn't write this post was that.
Apr 6, 2015 2:36AM PDT

But the prior posts and cleanup left me with an uneasy feeling about that name and product.

In the USA and Canada (where I travel) I have yet to see anyone carry either model. So for me I can only look at reviews and that other thing about the spammers.

What is the cost of this phone? Here I pay about 20 or less USD for a simple phone. Since I can place it in my pocket I don't worry so much about damage or water.
Bob

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Oh...
Apr 6, 2015 4:19AM PDT

At my place the cost of Sonim is $625 and the TEXET is $185 :"|

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Since we can get 3 Texets for that one.
Apr 6, 2015 5:01AM PDT

It seems if the Texet didn't hold up as long as the Sonim then we still win. It always makes you wonder why folk get such things. That is, our 20 buck phone from Tracfone is 3 years old. About all we did was put it in our pocket to avoid the rain.

I guess some folk need a phone you can drive nails with?
Bob