According to the companies, the phone is ideal for use on construction sites and in warehouses, which require a device that is reliable, easy to use quickly and efficiently, and has the capability to withstand extreme wear and tear.

Key features include:

• Meets Military Standards 810G for immersion, water, shock and dust resistant, vibration, salt fog, humidity, solar radiation, altitude, low and high temperature storage.

• Field Force Manager — a location-based mobile resource management tool that provides businesses with the ability to locate, monitor, and communicate with their mobile field workers.

• Push-to-Talk capable for fast two-way communication.

• Full suite of messaging options, including text, picture, video and voice messaging and mobile instant messaging.

• VZ Navigator® — receive audible turn-by-turn directions and share directions with others, includes access to mobile Web and email.

• Bluetooth® support includes headset, hands-free, phonebook access, object push for vCard and file transfer.

• 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and camcorder.

• 1.38-inch external color display.

• 2.5mm headset jack.

• Supports up to 32 GB microSD™ card.

For more information on the CASIO G’zOne Ravine 2, visit www.CasioGzone.com. For more information on Verizon Wireless, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Publication date: 12/19/2011