Unlocked Samsung Xplorer B2100 Solid Extreme Anti-Shock Waterproof Quad-Band Phone Red -International version with Embedded Flashlight

by Samsung

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• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002ZFWH7W
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,093 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Go RED with this Samsung SGH-B2100 Xplorer Quad-band Cell Phone! The Unlocked Xplorer by Samsung is the next generation in Utility devices that can go through checkpoints without any hindrance, and help you discover the unknown. This phone not only has the basics, but also more unique features that are tailored for the outdoorsmen inside of you. It features a flashlight with Dedicated key, so you are never left in the dark. It is also made of urethane (anti-shock materials), so it takes a beating and keeps on ringing. It is also water resistant to 1 meter, making it the ideal choice for your next fishing trip. The Xplorer is shock, water, and dust resistant, so it will be looking like new, on Monday morning when you tell your co-workers about your amazing weekend with Xplorer. It also features noise cancellation with dedicated microphone, so you can make phone calls at a party or in rush hour traffic without shouting or pressing your ear right up against the phone. Up to 1000 entries (phonebook) / Up to 9 hours talk time / Stereo Radio with RDS / Flashlight with dedicated key / Anti-shock / Water Resistant

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars review of Samsung B2100 rugged mobile phone, April 2, 2010

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This review is from: Unlocked Samsung Xplorer B2100 Solid Extreme Anti-Shock Waterproof Quad-Band Phone Red -International version with Embedded Flashlight (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The Samsung B2100 is a decent phone, and feels good in the hand. I found it difficult to get up and running though. For example, there was no advice on how to migrate an address book from SIM card to phone--the automaticity I was used to just wasn't there. The menus are a bit clunky to move around, but speed dial and short cuts help. The one annoying thing is that the middle selector button immediately connects you to the WAP application and there is no way I have found to change this option. Also, you need to re-configure Time/Date every time you take the battery out--more annoyance. Texting is awkward, and voice slightly muffled, due to the phone's waterporoofing. Forget about using this mobile for Internet browsing--this is NOT a multimedia phone. The flashlight and voice recorder features are very useful, but the radio and music player less so because of the poor jack cover design--see below.

Pluses: a really tough phone. Hardware design wise, the only real failing is the flimsy multifunction jack cover, which swings downwards and slightly out, making it vulnerbale to a knock from your hand. The camera works okay, and it is possible to take good snaps in certain conditions. With only 1.3 megapixels picture quality is not great though. Videos also turn out rough. But the reason you buy this phone is for its ruggedness, most particularly the waterproofing. Don't expect much more from it. You can adequately call, text and take snaps in harsh and challenging environments. Therefore, the B2100 is a good choice for manual workers, travellers, fisherpeople etc. If you want multimedia, or any kind of slickness, don't buy this phone.

Update: I've been using the Samsung B2100 for a while now and the thing that has come to bother me most is the terrible menu/function design. You have to take so many actions to achieve the simplest of tasks. Dreadful. On the other hand, my copy is still working and can definitely take a knock. Overall, not an everyday phone but handy for rough and tumble situations.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost indestructable, February 7, 2010

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Kay Wilson - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Unlocked Samsung Xplorer B2100 Solid Extreme Anti-Shock Waterproof Quad-Band Phone Red -International version with Embedded Flashlight (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I work as a dive instructor, and I have lost count of the cell phones that have either been 'drowned' or salt damaged in the past 6 years since I started my business.

This phone is awesome, it's waterproof as long as the port that covers the battery charging access is firmly in place, so if it should 'go for a swim it's much more likely to survive. My phone has already had a couple of water encounters that would have killed lesser phones.

The unit is sealed so I don't have to worry about using it with salty / dirty / oily hands as it can be rinsed off. The case fits nicely in the hand, and the keys are good size.

I would recommend this phone for boating, dirty or wet out door pursuits, and even mechanics and other folks involved in jobs where your phone is likely to get mucky!

The battery has a pretty good life. The phone also has a torch, the only thing that it lacks is a bottle opener!

So impressed am I that I have bought additional phones for my staff / business.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good phone for travel, so far, June 18, 2011

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Mike - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Unlocked Samsung Xplorer B2100 Solid Extreme Anti-Shock Waterproof Quad-Band Phone Red -International version with Embedded Flashlight (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this phone because I travel for work to unpredictable places where you need your phone working. I am in Haiti right now and the phone is working perfectly. Back in the states I use an AT&T sim in it and it works fine. Here, I popped a DigiCell sim in and no problemo. Phone calls and texting work without a problem.
I cover multiple countries from Haiti to Sudan to Pakistan all in different time zones and their is a world clock application that let's me know the time in those places as I scroll through. It's got the other standard applications such as converter (currency, time, temp, etc...), alarm clock and timer, calendar, etc... The flashlight is strong and use it often.
I am used to the Nokia set up, so the Samsung is taking a little getting used to going through the menu.
I purchased all the peripherals so I can charge it on the go or when there is no wall outlet. The battery life is strong. I have been here one week and still have two bars. So far, looks good. Works well. A good travel phone.