Considering the motorola i580 phone? If you want a bulletproof cellphone that's tough enough for a construction worker and still jam-packed with all the latest features that will make you look really cool...This is the phone you want!

It withstands drops, dust and even rain, and it even packs an impressive 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and a music player to play your favorite songs.

Here's the motorola i580 phone review...

How does it Look and Feel?...Tell me about the features...

The Motorola i580 Phone (clamshell) is built like no other gadget of it's kind. A model of extreme versatility--the rugged design , military-grade rubber over mold and pleasantly bright, color internal display that is also waterproof... gives users a phone that is tough and gritty enough for work outdoors...when you need to answer calls in the rain...and still maintain a sleek and fashionable look for working around the office.

When accidents happen (which we all know they do) You can rest easy that the i580 phone can handle being dropped, stepped on, submerged in water or left in direct sunlight in your car or truck --sturdy enough to take along to the beach, by the pool or if you get caught out in a storm.

Even with its army tank like qualities...the i580 is surprisingly lightweight (less than 6oz.). You'll love being able to take surprisingly sharp images and video with the 1.3-megapixel camera and view them on a nice clear screen.

How does it perform?...what's the call quality and reception like?

First the good news...you get excellent call quality... your caller comes through crystal clear with i580 phone. However, depending on where your located, the reception at times may come up a little short...leaving those on the other end of your call somewhat frustrated. But all in all the benefits of the i580 phone more than make up. Superb features are at a premium.

Including...

* Nextel's push-to-talk , Bluetooth and a very loud speaker phone that can be heard over noisy traffic.
* Enhanced support for the visually impaired -- The i580's Voice Playback functionality has a simulated voice to guide users through phone menus and through placing and receiving phone calls.
* A very easy to use Handset-- for three-way calling
* Group walkie-talkie--Great for tele-conferencing
* Push-to-Smart Replies - Discretely send a text message using PTT, even in the most difficult to communicate times.


What's the bottom line?...the good, bad and the ugly...

Pros: Overall the i580 is really a joy...a microSD card slot with a 64mb card included so you can listen to music or record pictures or video, push to talk (of course), a crisp screen... finally get a nice flip with Bluetooth devices not as common with other providers,as they are with Nextel.

Cons: If having a calculator on your phone is important, sorry... Old SIM cards do not work with i580 and the Nextel SIM card copy device has a hard time duplicating numbers onto new card be prepared to devote some time transferring your list of contacts...Low Battery Life (like all the 500 series phones)