REVIEW: Motorola i580
"With the ongoing onslaught of music-centric handsets in slick, shiny casings, the Motorola i580 is quite different from the rest of the pack. Boasting military-grade resistance to water, dust, and shock, this is one rugged business-minded phone for users in less than ideal environments. I can envision a tough phone like this being deployed by site surveyors, military personnel, and construction workers. After all, a glossy iPod-esque mobile phone isn't going to do you too much good if you're battling out in the dusty deserts of Iraq or hammering out metal girders where there is a significant risk of damage (to yourself as well).
If you're an urbanite or suburbanite looking for the trendiest new handset, the Motorola i580 -- offered through Sprint Nextel, as well as being marketed as the i570 through Telus Mobility in Canada -- is not for you. It's a little on the bulky side, a little more on the heavy side, and the rubberized exterior isn't going to help you win over any girls at your local nightclub....
Review courtesy of MobileMag (click for full review)
