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Casio G'zOne CA-201L / Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE

Casio G'zOne CA-201L / Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE

197 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (60)
durability (59)
portability (19)
size (14)
design (13)

Negative
performance (61)
reliability (30)
battery (20)
screen (17)
price (16)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 197 reviews of Casio G'zOne CA-201L / Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the design and size. The portability and durability are also appreciated. There are mixed comments on the screen and battery. The sound and camera get less positive comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Casio G'zOne CA-201L / Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Casio G'zOne CA-201L / Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE

alaTest has collected and analyzed 154 user reviews of Casio G'zOne CA-201L / Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the portability and screen are on the whole positive. The performance and durability also get good opinions. There are some negative views about the reception and sound, while views about the GPS navigation and battery are mixed.

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68% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE (Verizon) review

The Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE isn't the sexiest phone to bring to a beach party, nor does it have the sexiest name (it's pronounced "jeez-one" in case you're wondering, as in jeez-one-person-should-be-fired-for-that-name). But if you're looking for...

The waterproof Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE has fast 4G speeds, good call quality, dual front-facing speakers, and useful preloaded apps for the outdoors.

Its bulky build, poor photo quality, and outdated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS drag down performance.

The Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE is an excellent and affordable rugged handset, but skip it if taking great pictures is a priority.

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE (Verizon Wireless)

The Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE is a super-tough smartphone for Verizon Wireless spelunkers, but of less interest for everyone else.

Rugged build. Excellent call quality. Cool travel apps and features.

Dated software. Poor video camera. Mid-range specs and display.

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Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Casio G'zOne Commando (Verizon Wireless)

The Casio G'zOne Commando is a good choice for anyone who abuses his or her phone, but still needs a powerful Android device that can run third-party apps.

Rugged good looks. Loud, full speakerphone. Awesome battery life. Runs Android 2.2.

Slow lock screen. Sluggish UI. Disappointing camera. Too much bloatware.

Casio includes an updated G'zGEAR suite of outdoor-themed apps, just like on the Ravine feature phone. But this time around, Android lends them a real, GPS-enabled punch. All are accessible via a large, unlabeled button on the left side. You get Earth...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.com)

Casio G'zOne Commando (Verizon Wireless) review

The Casio G'zOne brand is well known for its line of rugged phones. From the Type-V all the way to the more recent Ravine , the Casio G'zOne series of handsets are built tough in accordance with stringent military specifications. They can withstand a...

The Casio G'zOne Commando is a durable and rugged handset that is also an Android smartphone. It has a great suite of applications for outdoor enthusiasts. Other notable features include Wi-Fi, mobile hot-spot capability for up to five devices, GPS,...

The Casio G'zOne Commando is unfortunately saddled with bloatware from Verizon, and the default search engine is Bing. Google Maps is not preinstalled either, though you can download it yourself. Casio's snap-out menu is not as fluid as we would like....

The Casio G'zOne Commando is absolutely the choice if you want a rugged Android smartphone, but you have to keep its various negatives in mind.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Armando Rodriguez (pcworld.com)

Casio g'ZOne Commando

The Casio G'zOne Commando is designed to take a fair share of abuse. Much like the Motorola Defy, the Commando on Verizon ($200 with a new 2-year contract) is a rugged Android device meant for people who require a smartphone that can endure the...

Great battery life for a smartphone ; Very solid design

Call quality could be better ; Unresponsive touchscreen

The Commando brings Android to the outdoors in a sleek, yet rugged phone, but its unresponsive touchscreen makes it frustrating to use.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Grant Hatchimonji (brighthand)

Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE Review: Not So Tough

The Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE aims to introduce some toughness to the smartphone market, but it's not quite as tough as it looks.

Rugged Mil Spec build provides some protection ; Unique software and widgets

Not as tough as it looks ; Dated OS ; Throwaway camera

The Casio Commando 4G LTE means well. It’s a rare option for active types that are looking for a rough-and-tumble device (with 4G LTE, no less) that can withstand more abuse than your average smartphone. And while it does succeed in that sense, bear in...

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Josh Smith (gottabemobile.com)

Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE Review (Verizon Wireless)

The Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE is a rugged smartphone on Verizon that delivers the modern features users need in a durable shell that can handle water, drops and way more abuse than a traditional smartphone.

Verizon prices the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE at $99 which is more affordable than the previous 3G model that retailed for over $100 for the longest time. This is a fair price, and well worth the $50 Verizon currently charges for the old model with...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Casio Gz'One Commando 4G LTE for Verizon Wireless

Casio updates its rugged Commando smartphone with a better radio, larger screen, and a more modern version of Android. Together, they make it a much better device than the original.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : phonedog.com (phonedog.com)

Casio G'zOne Commando Review Part 2

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Adama D. Brown (brighthand)

Casio G'zOne Commando Review

Verizon's Casio G'zOne has been designed to take whatever punishment its users can dish out, while also keeping them in touch with the Web and email. Check out our review of this Android device designed for the great outdoors.

Virtually indestructible ; Light and compact for the capabilities ; Good battery life

Text input is difficult ; Specs a little weak versus comparably-priced models

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May, 2011

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