Verizon's G'zOne Boulder cell phone is military tough

September 4, 2008 By Etan Horowitz G'zOne Boulder

G'zOne Boulder

For all the convenience and security they offer, it doesn't take much to fry a cell phone. Ever bend over to refill Fido's bowl and have your phone tumble out of your pocket and into the water? Or leave it by the edge of a pool only to have some kid come by and cannonball it into oblivion? Even accidentally dropping it onto the pavement or getting sand inside can do serious damage.

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