If Nextel is known for one thing when it comes to cell phone design, it's the rugged durability of its handsets. Models such as the Motorola i355 and the i530 are built like tanks, with thick protective skins designed to withstand the elements and impacts with the ground. Though the carrier has dabbled in more trendy designs over the past year with models like the Motorola i850, the new Motorola i580 goes straight to Nextel's roots. Tough, sturdy, and solidly built, the i580 flip phone offers all the usual Nextel offerings and a respectable assortment of features, including Bluetooth, a speakerphone, a Micro SD card slot, and support for two separate phone lines. It is expensive, however, at $249 with service.



Link: CNET