3g.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-07 13:55:55
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This is not the sort of flashy phone that you'll be showing off to your friends down the pub. But, if you need a phone that will stand up to a tough work environment (or just a very clumsy owner) the Samsung Solid Extreme does a good, efficient job -...

Looks okay. Has some nifty features. Dust, water and shock resistance are excellent.

Is missing some featuressuch as 3G that are found on a lot of more basic ruggedised phones.

It's never going to earn awards for its good looks, but the Samsung Solid Extreme's most important function is to protect itself from a clumsy owner or harsh environment. It does this very well and also offers some nifty extras. If you're looking for a w...
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gadgetrepublic.com Updated: 2011-08-07 13:55:56
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The Samsung Solid Extreme promises it will take the rough and tumble with the wet and wild of the extreme sports fan. Gadgetrepublic.com gives it a good kicking to see if it lives up to its claims.While I love playing with new smartphones and all their...

Can withstand water, dust and an asskicking...

Camera isn't up to much...
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Rocking a mobile phone that’s a refection of rugged manliness isn’t something that’s too becoming. Especially when us gadget fans are such fey types. But following the double–hard Land Rover S1 and rock solid Nokia 3720, the Samsung Solid Extreme B2...

Long battery life, SOS mode...

Lack of features, not as solid as its rivals...

A decent rugged phone, but not nearly as tough as its rivals...
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Following on from the original Solid SGH-M110 and the recent B2700 Bound, the GT-B2100 Solid Extreme is the latest in a line of Samsung handsets that show themselves as well ’ard. While designed for harsh outdoor conditions, the Solid Extreme neverthel...

If you’re after a mobile for high-end functionality, the Samsung Solid Extreme won’t be for you. It has a limited feature set, and lacks the multimedia firepower and gadgetry of typical mid-tier 3G mobiles. It’s not exactly going to swin...
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techradar.com Updated: 2011-08-07 13:55:58
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If youre after a tough-living phone that can withstand bad weather and ill-treatment – including a bit of underwater dunking – the Samsung Solid Extreme B2100 could be a mobile thats well worth looking at.While Samsung has made durable handsets in th...

Waterproofing, Tough build quality, Decent music player, MicroSD card support, Excellent call quality...

No 3G, Low quality 1.3-megapixel camera, Basic Wap browser, Rubbery keypad, No USB cable or memory card supplied...

If youre after a tough-living phone that can withstand bad weather and ill-treatment – including a bit of underwater dunking – the Samsung Solid Extreme B2100 could be a mobile thats well worth looking at.While Samsung has made durable handset...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2011-08-07 13:55:59
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The Samsung Solid Extreme is a rugged mobile phone handset designed for rough and tumbles. It has a strong rubberized casing, a 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 player and FM radio. It measures 49x113x17mm and weighs just 103g.The goodIf you want a phone as t...

If you want a phone as tough as Wolverine's nails (and believe you me, they're tough) then the Samsung Solid Extreme is up to the task. It's ruggedised outer casing protects it from knocks and scrapes and leaves it feeling indestructible. You...

Unfortunately, while the Samsung Solid's tough as Chuck Norris' old boots it's about as smart as David Beckham. The handset is light on features for a start. There’s no 3G, no Wi-Fi, no GPS. There’s no fully fledged Web browser, th...

As rugged phones this one is pretty tough. Put it in a ring with the Land Rover phone, however, and it may come out with a tyre tread over its fascia!Samsung Solid Extreme Review is tagged with Samsung Solid Extreme, mobile and handset. Select a tag (S...
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W hether you’re going to the beach, to the swimming pool or on a mountain biking tour; also in summer time, our mobile phones come with us wherever we go and at any time. That makes the summer quite a risky time for our phone, considering the fact that...

The Samsung B2100 Xplorer is a straightforward and highly reliable mobile phone with neat looks. The buttons are clear and the menu is fast and intuitive. Besides the shockproof and waterproof housing, it allows for expanding the memory, connecting...
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Samsung has a bit of a history of making toughened handsets for the rough and tumble of outdoor life. The latest incarnation, the Solid Extreme B2100, follows in the footsteps of the original Samsung Solid M110 , and the B2700 Bound . The Solid Extreme l...
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siliconrepublic.com Updated: 2011-08-07 13:56:01
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While I love playing with new smartphones and all their amazing apps and advanced features, nothing beats testing out a new handset when it involves bouncing it round the room and throwing it in water.The Samsung Solid Extreme claims it is the worlds...

Can withstand water, dust and an asskicking...

Camera isnt up to much...
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More than five years ago Nokia released the amazing 5140. It was rugged, had a small flashlight and was built to handle the hard knocks. Even today people swear by it.Leap forward to 2009 and the outdoor phone market is more than ready for an upgrade...
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Rugged phones are not only handily immune to scratches and dents, most are strong enough to survive drops or even unplanned ‘dips’ in the local river.But while many of the early models – including JCB’s Toughphone – had a clunky, rubbery feel to them...

Great waterproof and shockproof credentials. Neat styling. Noise-cancelling microphone...

Low-res camera. Disappointing display...

Low-resolution screen aside, this is a decent-looking rugged phone that’s as tough as old boots...
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cgena.com Updated: 2016-11-26 16:44:20
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Samsung has recently released the which boasts its rugged, protective materials apart from its few though attractive outdoor features. The phone’s material is made of anti-shock urethane and its carrier feature is its noise cancellation. Considering...

Unlike most people would expect, the Samsung B2100 Xplorer is not really cut out for athletes or outdoorsmen. The phone only has flashlight and noise cancellation for its features and definitely needs more to get into that category. What the phone rea...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated: 2011-08-07 13:55:56
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Just how clumsy are you? If you're on your third iPhone having smacked a couple of screens too hard, consider a ruggedised phone and some hand-eye co-ordination lessons.Ah, the ruggedised phone: strong enough to be dropped on the ground, able to survive a...

Excellent shock, water and dust resistance. Funky features. Okay styling...

Lacks features many more basic nonruggedised phones have, like 3G...

This is not a sophisticated handset that youll want to show off to your mates. But if you need something resilient to protect it from your environment (or from yourself), its a capable and efficient, even likeable phone...
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Samsung has recently released the which boasts its rugged, protective materials apart from its few though attractive outdoor features. The phone’s material is made of anti-shock urethane and its carrier feature is its noise cancellation. Considering...

Unlike most people would expect, the Samsung B2100 Xplorer is not really cut out for athletes or outdoorsmen. The phone only has flashlight and noise cancellation for its features and definitely needs more to get into that category. What the phone rea...
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How many times have you lost a phone to water, an over-zealous pet, a spoilt kid or a few hard knocks? If you have, then you've probably been waiting for a phone like the B2100 Marine from Samsung.This is a phone you won't be afraid to take to th...

Effective weather seals, rugged...

Hard-to-press buttons...
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When it comes to a mobile for all seasons and environments there haven’t been too many around that actually managed to take things as far as the B2100 Marine has. This hardcore ruggedized handset seems to have set a new bench mark in the segment but he...

Well designed, Durable, Great music player...

Camera quality is not too great...

MediaThe on-board music player is great. It comes with plenty of EQ presets to choose from but the overall audio quality is what counts and the B2100 really makes it count. The volume is also high enough to drown out most of the outside world and the f...
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The monsoons are finally upon us in full force and sales of covers for mobile phones are at an all time high. But imagine if you were to have a phone that you need not worry getting wet and can even use it in heavy rains. Well, Samsung has just the thi...

Highly sturdy, waterproof design, noise cancellation with dedicated mic, powerful built-in flashlight...

Poor display, over sensitive side keys, poor camera, memory card under battery...

The monsoons are finally upon us in full force and sales of covers for mobile phones are at an all time high. But imagine if you were to have a phone that you need not worry getting wet and can even use it in heavy rains. Well, Samsung has just the thi...
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Rugged phones are not only handily immune to scratches and dents, most are strong enough to survive drops or even unplanned ‘dips’ in the local river.But while many of the early models – including JCB’s Toughphone – had a clunky, rubbery feel to them...

Great waterproof and shockproof credentials. Neat styling. Noise-cancelling microphone...

Low-res camera. Disappointing display...

Low-resolution screen aside, this is a decent-looking rugged phone that’s as tough as old boots...
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The Samsung Xplorer B2100 is a low end, cheap and rugged, water, mud, weather, shock and bump resistant phone with a bare basic spec sheet. The perfect phone for any outdoor enthusiast or someone who just wants a phone that does not break easily.Prove...

The Samsung Xplorer B2100 is a very well made and very cheap phone. Everything performs relatively well, with the exception of the muffled sound quality, which gets worse if dunked in water.The good points include a strong battery life, powerful...
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