PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
The rugged PCD Wrangler isn't fazed by drops, water, rain, or dirt. The compact clamshell can also be had for a low price of entry.
Brian Bennett
Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
The PCD Wrangler is one tough flip phone that can take a beating. Its features, though, are pretty basic.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
Designed to meet the IP67 rugged specification, the Wrangler can survive being submerged in 3 feet of water.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
To test its sea legs we dropped the Wrangler into a vase of water. Thankfully it survived without a scratch.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
Sadly, the Wrangler has a weak 1.3-megapixel camera that also lacks a flash.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
The Wrangler has basic controls and a keypad that are tricky to operate.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
Flip phones may be a thing of the past, but the Wrangler sports this design without shame.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
On the phone's right side are a Micro-USB port and buttons that activate voice commands and speakerphone.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
The Wrangler has ports protected by watertight rubber flaps.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
The Wrangler sports manly ridges, bolts, and textures reminiscent of tire treads.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
A view from the right side of the Wrangler shows the Micro-USB port, voice command, and speakerphone buttons.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
The left side of the Wrangler houses thin volume controls and what PCD calls an "Easyedge" key.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
On back is the phone's 1.3-megapixel camera, but no flash.
PCD Wrangler (U.S. Cellular)
A switch locks the protected battery compartment.
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