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Sanyo Taho (photos)

The Sanyo Taho gets big points for its rugged and simple design. Voice quality had a few issues, but it should be agreeable for most people.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Kent German
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Packed in a tough plastic shell with rubber sidings, the durable Sanyo Taho is built to take a few blows.
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The Taho isn't stylish by any means, but we appreciate its industrial look. Above the monochrome display is the large speaker.
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The Taho has a comfortable feel in the hand, and we like the spacious and easy-to-use controls.
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You can give the rugged Taho a shower or even dunk it in water for up to a half hour.
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The volume rocker, speakerphone control, and Micro-USB port sit on its left spine. The latter is protected by a rubber flap.
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The camera lens and flash sit on its rear side. A ring around the lens protects it when the phone is resting on a table. Also, you'll need to open the locking switch at the bottom of the battery cover to access the battery and microSD memory card.

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