Nokia 3720 Classic Review

Nokia officially unveiled the Nokia 3720 classic - a rugged handset, designed to survive in enviroments where others won't. Nokia 3720 classic is the next member of the almost forgotten line of “rugged” devices by the Finnish manufacturer dating back to Nokia 5140. Its IP-54 certification indicates complete dust and splash resistance, while Nokia also claim greatly increased shock resistance.

It's quite a smart looking handset, the 3720 Classic is much more "normal" looking than some other rugged phones. A combination of stainless steel and leak-resistant panels give it a discrete air of toughness, rather than making it look like a brick. Perhaps the most obvious thing to notice is the screw lock that keeps the battery compartment shut.



Underneath the toughened exterior, the Nokia 3720 Classic is a pretty basic GSM-only phone. It has a 2.2" 320 x 240 pixel display, 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, microSD expandable memory, a multimedia player and a stereo FM radio. One useful feature is a built-in LED flashlight, which is something that we would like to see in more handsets. The 3720 also supports Bluetooth 2.1 and USB connectivity.

There's a large 1050 mAh battery which gives up to 7 hours talktime and 18 days standby time. The standard sales package also includes a 1GB memory card, stereo wired headset, BL-5CT battery and an AV-8 charger.



This is a Series 40 phone, so it comes with a web browser and email client plus all the usual applications that you would expect. The microSD card comes with preloaded Nokia Maps, although the Nokia 3720 Classic does not support GPS.

Despite all the 3720's toughness, it weighs in at a reasonable 94 grams and measures 115 x 47 x 15mm. This is a little larger than a standard GSM phone
these days, but it is hardly bulky.

Nokia say that the 3720 Classic should be available during the summer in Grey and Yellow colour schemes, and at estimated price of €125 before tax and subsidy.

Check out these videos which shows how tough this phone is

Nokia 3720 classic versus paintball gun




Nokia 3720 classic versus golf club:



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