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Manufacturer: Motorola Part number: MOTI680KIT
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- Bottom Line:
- The Motorola Brute i680 isn't pretty or flashy, but it delivers on call quality and its design should withstand the elements.
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CNET editors' review
Motorola Brute i680 (Sprint) price range: $177.77
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 01/25/2010
- Released on: 01/11/2010
The good: The Motorola Brute i680 has a rugged, durable design, well-designed controls, and a functional feature set. Call quality is top-notch.
The bad: The Motorola Brute i680 is missing a dedicated Back button and an exterior camera shutter. The headset jack is 2.5mm, and photo quality is forgettable.
The bottom line: The Motorola Brute i680 isn't pretty or flashy, but it delivers on call quality and its design should withstand the elements.
User reviews
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Rugged but poor reception
by NormShea on May 29, 2010
Pros: Solid construction
Cons: Poor reception. Difficult to hear from speaker. Power jack design bad.
Summary: This phone is solid. If dropped, it doesn't sound like parts are getting jarred around. This may be partly due to the belt clip case that surrounds a good ...
Summary: This phone is solid. If dropped, it doesn't sound like parts are getting jarred around. This may be partly due to the belt clip case that surrounds a good portion of it. The reception is poor though. This is the third mobile phone at this same location with the same service but I experience many more dropped calls, especially compared to i355. Most annoying though is the power jack cover. While it probably provides water tightness, it is flush-mounted and is incredibly hard to access (even really hard to find). The headphone jack (rarely used) has a nice indention to allow for easy opening. Not so with the power jack cover. The speaker for your ear is difficult to hear. You have to have it very precisely positioned to be audible. Like the ruggedness and the reported ability to get wet (though haven't tested it), but disappointed with some items.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very good upgrade of the i580
by rickjeff555 on January 26, 2010
Pros: Improved operating system, great battery life, much improved texting, Excellent call quality.
Cons: Comes with a lower quality charger and without a micro sd card.
Summary: It appears that Motorola was listening to the complaints that are most common. A bigger battery, improved software performance and internal antenna all point to improvements over the venerable i580. ...
Summary: It appears that Motorola was listening to the complaints that are most common. A bigger battery, improved software performance and internal antenna all point to improvements over the venerable i580. This could very well be the best rugged multi-media phone Nextel has ever offered.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Another poor CNET Review
by Shawn-California on February 23, 2010
Pros: This phone is a WATER-RESITANT phone and you burry this fact into the second half of the written review and don't even mention it in the summary of ?The good." CNET didn?t bother to test its most notable and industry-innovative feature.
Cons: Ken syas it?s a "barebones music player," then slams it for having a 3.5mm headset jack. Why? 2.5mm is the standard for high-quality cell-phone headsets, like Plantronics. 3.5 mm is the standard for music headsets; not this phone?s target user.
Summary: Call quality and the speakerphone performance is buried at the back of the review, event though these and ruggedness are among the most important aspects for its target audience. Nextel ...
Summary: Call quality and the speakerphone performance is buried at the back of the review, event though these and ruggedness are among the most important aspects for its target audience. Nextel Motorola phones typically have among the best speakerphones.
Forget the review. Go try one.2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great "Basic" Phone.
by a2davidr on February 11, 2011
Pros: Clear calls, great speaker phone and good reception.
Cons: Clumsy feature set.
Summary: I don't text, surf or take pics so all I wanted was a good solid phone and this is it!
The call clarity is great. The dial is well ...Summary: I don't text, surf or take pics so all I wanted was a good solid phone and this is it!
The call clarity is great. The dial is well lit and easy to read and it picks up a better signal than previous phones
I've owned.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worst phone I have ever owned...Period
by GatsbyWest on December 12, 2011
Pros: When brand new...Features work and are enjoyable
Cons: After a few short months of normal use or heaven forbid it falls out of the poorly designed clip one time onto as much as a grassy surface (which it will) Rt hinge will break allowing phone to flop open & closed.
Summary: The first one I got just shut down by itself randomly (returned), the second one had the hinge of death (returned) and nextel button imploded on my current one along ...
Summary: The first one I got just shut down by itself randomly (returned), the second one had the hinge of death (returned) and nextel button imploded on my current one along with the hinge of death.
Just avoid this model at all cost. -
I LOVE THIS PHONE~!!!
by Turtle1315 on September 12, 2011
Pros: Though this phone is bigger and not as "COOL" as other phones, it performs like a champ!! I dropped my phone in the pool on accident. I quickly opened it, removed the battery and dried it off and it still works great with no problems!! A good solid phone!
Cons: Again, not the coolest phone and it doesn't have a key pad for texting.
Summary: Overall, it is a well made product. I have not had any problems with this phone that I had with my i680. Yes, it was only a short dunk in ...
Summary: Overall, it is a well made product. I have not had any problems with this phone that I had with my i680. Yes, it was only a short dunk in the pool, but ANY other phone would have been done-for!! I would buy this phone again and I would recommend it to others. In fact, I already have two on my account!!
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nice features but very poor reception
by outlawz94 on June 28, 2011
Pros: MP3 player is great.
Cons: This is the first phone I have had that I can not get reception in my office at work. Camera doesn't take very good photos on the bast setting.
Summary: I would not recommended this phone to anyone.
Summary: I would not recommended this phone to anyone.
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Initial quality-appearance A / long term durability F-
by dmbleess on June 2, 2011
Pros: The phone itself is an excellent device initially. It appears to have reasonable drop armor, a sealed battery / card bay, a nice screen setup, and great quality when new.
Cons: This phone is billed as part of their "rugged" series and appears to be built so -until it is used on a regular basis. I have a "fleet" of 8. 4 have broken hinges. There are two problems. In normal outdoor work environment conditions, sweat or humidit
Summary: The only reason the other four have not failed yet is that they are spares and are held by low-use individuals. The more use the phones see, the faster they ...
Summary: The only reason the other four have not failed yet is that they are spares and are held by low-use individuals. The more use the phones see, the faster they have worn out.
CNET's "cons" size is smaller than listed -it cut off part of my review. The hinge wear is a known issue - google search "i680 hinge bulletin" and look at the motorola link. I suspect that the i686 has the same problem and Motorola is trying to hide from all of the bad i680 reviews.
I suspect that the phones will be repaired or replaced with refurbished units that have other problems. Those phones will fail and Motorola will find an excuse to not replace them again.
IMHO, Motorola has fallen far from the days of the indestructible STAR TAC series flip phones that gained them a spot as the go-to company for quality durable industrial grade cell phones. For the price, this phone is not expected to be a "throwaway" phone.
A user should expect long term durability. This phone has not delivered.
Updated on Jun 2, 2011 -
Poor quality, but it still manages to function, barely
by mrd0rkface on May 25, 2011
Pros: Semi-rugged, Call quality is good, Water resistant, PTT speaker is good
Cons: Breaks hinge joints easily, Camera quality is dismal, Pieces fall off it you abuse it slightly, battery cover is difficult to pry off, Stops sending and receiving text messages randomly and frequently, sprint sucks
Summary: I bought this phone since it was supposed to be some rugged brute of a phone with good call quality, but I've been disappointed. I've been through 2 ...
Summary: I bought this phone since it was supposed to be some rugged brute of a phone with good call quality, but I've been disappointed. I've been through 2 phones already, and this one is now broken and its barely hanging in there, BUT to its credit, its still working despite the damage. Its internal hinge on the left side of the phone have snapped and now the screen is held on by one of the 2 hinges, and the screen barely hangs on, it doesn't stay open and the call quality has sharply declined since the damage. This isn't the only phone that has done this, my first 2 and my dad's phone did this on the same side the same way as well. As I said, despite this, it still works, it still makes calls and texts, although it stops randomly, and it still works like it should. The phone also stops transmitting and receiving information, meaning, at random points in time, my phone will not receive or send text messages and it won't start again unless I turn the phone off for a few minutes, and it has done that with my first and current phone, my first phone did it with extreme frequency, but my current one does it every couple of days.
I personally would never buy a phone again, and I will think twice before I buy anything made by Motorola again. It still works, despite damage that is not just my phone, but every single one I've come into contact with, and Its transmitters are also bad. The only reason it has 2 stars is because it still makes calls, and text messages every once and a while -
everything i expected and more.
by jrh7535 on January 31, 2011
Pros: Its a beast, the only phone i have found that can take the beatings i dish out working as a contractor.
loud speakers
i put in a micro sd and the music sounds great
spotlight is very bright
RUGGEDDD!!Cons: The inbox for texting seems a little wierd, might just have to get used to it.
Summary: If you dont care about the internet on your phone and you need something to count on this is the perfect phone.
Summary: If you dont care about the internet on your phone and you need something to count on this is the perfect phone.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Motorola
- Part number: MOTI680KIT
- Description: Hang tough with Motorola Brute i680. Brute makes a mockery of the elements, staying protected against many things Mother Nature throws at you. Sporting a solid rubber overmold for a sure grip, the Mil-Spec certified Brute features Push-to-Talk capabilities and excellent call quality for the connectivity and confidence to take it anywhere your work demands. Mil Spec standards give tough protection against harsh weather, including blowing rain as well as dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure, salt fog, humidity and solar radiation. A muscle-solid design of rubberized molding and textured materials fits comfortably and feels secure in your hand. Reliable Nextel Direct Connect services including Direct TalkSM and Direct SendSM keep your workforce close and your family closer, with the touch of a button. Loud audio and dual microphones keep conversations clear even when the background isn't. Enhanced Push-To-Talk capabilities also include converting a Push-to-Talk call to a voice call, and call completion, which allows you to send a text message to the other user if busy. GPS keeps you where you need to be while IM-style texting and a unified view of your inbox bring popular messaging features to the push-to-talk experience. Stereo Bluetooth and built-in music features keep you upbeat while on the job. A 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom will help those long hours fly by. Geotagged photos make sure you have an accurate record of exactly where in the world you took them.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Cellular phone
- Form Factor Folder (flip) - Yes
- Resistance Dustproof,
Weatherproof,
Shockproof - Integrated Components Voice recorder,
Two-way radio,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Antenna Retractable
- Width 2.1 in
- Depth 1 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 5.6 oz
- Body Color Gray
Cellular
- Technology iDEN
- Service Provider Sprint Nextel
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
MMS - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
Instant messages,
E-Mail,
Voice messages Communications
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Communication Features Mobile Email client
Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features Push-to-talk mode
Memory
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 4
Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Display Languages English,
French,
Spanish Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1750 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 350 min
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Motorola
- Address:
600 N. Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Phone: 847/576-5000
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