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Customer Reviews for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Model: C781
SKU: 3727223
UPC: 044476818639
This Casio Ravine 2 C781 mobile phone features a rugged design for durability and simple call features, including push-to-talk and speakerphone for easy operation. Wirelessly connect to the Internet with 3G speed.Early termination fee of $175.
Average Customer Rating:
4.095 out of 5
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86% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend 
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18 out of 21
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Customer Reviews for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
Review 1 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

BIG UPGRADE

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: booperq
from PA
on 11/07/2012
Call Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Battery Life
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Big Improvement frome the Ravine 1
What's not so great: Nothing so far
Had the G'zone Ravine 2 for a day and seen lots of improvements from the first Ravine. Audio is much improved and taking pictures also with lots more settings to improve the pictures. Texting is much easier as the key pad is lined up much better. My first Ravine lived up to it's expectations as I dropped it in a sink full of dish water and came out working like nothing has happened. Needed a cell for rough taking and this one hasn't failed me yet. Was due for a new cell and the Ravine 2 is what I needed.
This product is... Easy navigation, Tough/durable, Good video quality
About me... Need phone to keep me organized
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:45-54
Phone size:Just right
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

great flip phone

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MISTERFOO
from Indiana
on 08/31/2012
Call Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Battery Life
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: flip
What's not so great: all great
It is ruggid easy to use flip phone larger keypad easier to text with.
charge lasts reasonable length of time.
This product is... Easy navigation, Tough/durable
About me... Heavy texter, Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:45-54
Phone size:Just right
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

great phone

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: polarbeartony
from baltimore md
on 08/09/2012
Call Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Battery Life
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: n/a
my old phone was a ravine 1 it was junk verison 2 has fixed the bugs from the frist model
This product is... Tough/durable
About me... Heavy texter
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:25-34
Phone size:Just right
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Great phone

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: RichO1
from Prospect,CT
on 06/28/2012
What's great about it: Good battery life. Simple to use. Won't make calls from your pocket.
This phone has everything I need and more. I was looking for a flip style that was rugged. It was much cheaper at Best Buy than the Verison store, and It came the next day. Best cell phone I ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Great phone!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Electromom55
from Phoenix, az
on 06/12/2012
What's great about it: It works well and the ringer is load enough.
What's not so great: getting into the text reading screen is difficult.
Bought this phone for my husband, because my son has the previous version and it has held up to his life as a plumber.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Lightning fast, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... Use for phone calls only
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
4out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Very good all around phone.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Igore
from Superior WI
on 05/09/2012
What's great about it: Everything works as it should.
What's not so great: A little bigger than regular phones.
My first non LG phone that I liked even better. Text messages are easy and fast with the best T9 ever. Compass feature is nice as well as temp and a few other extras. Phone is very tough and water proof with large display and easy keys. The only thing that could be better in a basic phone is the size because I like the tiny phones but I break them all the time so it is a good trade off.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Lightning fast, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... Heavy texter
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

waterproof...what else is there to say?

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ajlu
from minneapolis, mn
on 03/08/2012
Looks cool, has great gadgets, and its water proof. A man's phone. Goes places you would be afraid to take an iPhone.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Lightning fast, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good call quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
16out of 20found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Great Phone, Minor Screen Problem

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ALS07
from Ohio
on 01/12/2012
The Casio Ravine 2 is another great tough phone by Casio. This is my third one and it doesn't disappoint. However I wish that it had the push button open that my last one had. Also it tends to drain the battery because the G'zGear button on the side gets bumped and it stays on when the phone is closed. This is easy to fix however by reprogramming that button. I do have a new phone coming, as mine had a smudge on the external screen that made it hard to read the time, and Best Buy has replaced it. Overall, it is a great phone for what I need!.
This product is... Tough/durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
+13points
14out of 15found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Rugged phone with great reception

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: bubblehead
from VA
on 12/29/2011
My buddy recently purchased this phone and after seeing how well made it is, I decided to get one. I fish, jet ski and boat most of the year. A rugged phone, overall, this phone is designed "old school" but with modern conveniences. It is basically a flip phone with 3G. You have to text via the number buttons but you can get used to doing so rather quickly. I'm not willing to move up to a smart phone and to pay a bunch of extra money per month for a data plan. This phone meets my needs.
Immediately, I noticed how good the reception was with the phone. My previous phone was the Samsung Intensity 1 and if I was indoors and moved my head the wrong way, it would lose connectivity. No problems with the Ravine 2.
As a boater, I like the tide chart. It only works for specific areas (i.e. VA Beach is the closest to me). You have to check a chart for the difference between your true area and the locations the phone provides. It would be nice if it allowed you to add you location by zip code but I can live with adding an hour when I pull it up.
The thermometer takes a while to calibrate. It is a neat feature. During rock fish season, you can see how cold it is out on the water.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... outdoorsman
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
36out of 52found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

ringer volum good ,could be better,louder

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: 4440
from liberty,in
on 02/08/2013
Call Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Battery Life
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: can here ring some time
What's not so great: short battery life
good phone could be louder workes good for farmers
This product is... Tough/durable
About me... Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:35-44
Phone size:Just right
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

HandsFree link issues otherwise great phone

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Choseylady
from Pottsville Pa
on 07/10/2012
What's great about it: durability, volume, keypad buttons are just the right size
What's not so great: bluetooth function, manual could be more detailed
The bluetooth function doesn't seem to be compatible with my vehicle. Phone keeps disconnecting and reconnecting after ending a call. The hands-free link is an important feature for me. Apparently, the phone has not been tested for compatibility with my particular auto. Bummer! The phone is only 3 months old and the vehicle was just purchased 2 weeks ago. Also info in the manual is very limited. Could use some improvement here. If you are looking for a phone you can hear well...this is it. Two important features for me are durability, voice and ring volume. A+ here.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good call quality, excellent volume adjustment
About me... hands-free link is important to me, limited texting
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

good phone for older person like me.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: patti151
from Clifton, CO
on 05/30/2012
What's great about it: It has loud ring tones.
What's not so great: color
The phone is great. It was the service I got when I went to the Best Buy to get my information from my old phone to the new one I bought from Best Buy that was the problem. Those guy didn't have a clue. They hooked it up and I waited for at least 20 minutes. At that time they said they had my contacts transfered but could not transfer my pictures. Well when I went to use my phone to call someone come to find out they hadn't even transfered my contacts. I transfered my contacts manually and will have to pay $10.00 to have Verizon to do the pictures. It is because of this I may not choose to purchase my next phone from Best Buy.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... it is simple to use and heavy duty, has a loud ring
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
5out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Really Good Phone

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: LMS25
from Long Isalnd NY
on 04/12/2012
What's great about it: Sturdy - Solid
What's not so great: Texting is a bit cumbersome until you get used to it
Really good phone - a big improvement over my old EN3 which constantly shut off and pocket dialed... Very solid - a little heavy but you quickly get used to it. The battery lasts 4 days - why is that a problem? Texting is a little strange but easy to get used to. Like many phones the texts are organized by sender and you have to be careful what you delete. Takes good pix also. All in all the goods outweigh the bads significantly. I believe it will last a long time and that's what I wanted.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... Heavy texter
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Great phone for every day use and abuse

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Newport
from Deerfield beach,Fl
on 04/12/2012
What's great about it: Rugged and solid.Good for every occasion.Waterproof
What's not so great: Charger port gets loose after many uses and looses contact.Not something to be proud about in a urged phone.
Good phone overall,charging it after a year gets hard because of the loose connection in the port.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... Budget Conscious, Business Professional, Need phone to keep me organized
I would recommend this to a friend!
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Great Basic Phone

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: kevin0811
from carroll, IA
on 03/01/2012
What's great about it: Durable, call quality, and pic and video
What's not so great: Battery life but its really not that bad
This is probably the best phone I have ever purchased. Really like the weight and size. It's perfect for someone who uses a phone for making calls and texts. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is because the battery life isn't the greatest but not the worst I have had over the years. It's definately not a reason not to get this phone. Call quality is great and pictures are clear.
This product is... Short battery life, Lightning fast, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good video quality, Good call quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
+14points
16out of 18found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Great phone

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Lizardman
from Beachwood,NJ
on 02/15/2012
What's great about it: Easy to read numbers and text
What's not so great: too so to tell
Easy to use and durable. Takes great pictures! Was on vacation in Az no problems except in the mountains, kept losing the signal.
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Great picture quality, Tough/durable, Good call quality
About me... Budget Conscious, great address book
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
5out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Durable, good phone...

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: rodney86
from Montrose, CO
on 01/25/2012
What's great about it: tough and durable
Im a big guy and this phone fits my size well. Most flip phones "feel" flimsy in your hand... like a gust of wind could blow it right away... You know this phone is there and I love that about this phone, call quality is GOOD...
This product is... Easy to use keypad/keyboard, Tough/durable, Good call quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
+13points
13out of 13found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Durable, straight-forward communicator

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: mngr
from Houston,Tx
on 04/02/2013
  • Verified Purchaser
Call Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Picture Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Battery Life
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Voice commands
What's not so great: Hinge was loose from delivery
After several weeks, all expectations are being met, with two exceptions: 1. Controls are NOT intuitive
2. Hinge is/was loose.
This product is... Tough/durable
About me... Business Professional, Need phone to keep me organized, primarily for voice communication
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:55-64
Phone size:Just right
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

So So Phone

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Tim24
from Upstate NY
on 12/03/2012
Call Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Battery Life
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: large clock display on front, some nice features
What's not so great: battery is so-so, txt problems, opening problems
This is the first "non-free" phone that I have bought and so far I see more dissadvantages than advantages.
Likes: the clock on the front is nice and big so easy to see, the flashlight feature is nice #but no way to get to it without opening the phone# supposed to be waterproof, sturdy, nice weight, loud ringtones,
Ok: speakerphone volume could stand to be louder, i have yet to figure out how to snooze the alarms without flipping the phone open #not so nice to the wife when i have to be up at 5 and she at 6:30#
Disslikes: my old phone was a basic LG and to open it you could pretty much use your cheek/chin to flip it open with one hand. this phone is a real pain to open one handed. also instead of saying "messages full" this phone just starts to automatically delete your sent messages even with the auto delete turned off! the memory capacity for messages is extremely low. my first phone #motorola in 2007 i might delete messages every few months# 2nd phone #LG in 09 every few weeks# this phone kills them after a day so it's hard to read a conversation when you only have the recieved messages. the temperature feature seems to be way off even after leaving it sit out of my pocket for an hour #maybe it's telling me the temp of one of the preprogramed CITIES, who needs a city on a rugged/outdoor phone?#
overall: not worth the $150 i got suckered for, but I will make do for the next 2 years
This product is... Tough/durable
About me... Heavy texter
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Age:18-24
Phone size:Large
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Casio - Ravine 2 Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)

poor phone

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: moray
from nebraska
on 03/14/2012
poor phone, Casio support sucks,Manual is vague and incomplete,I have to charge every 4 days use it or not ,very poor battery life...Other than that,,,,, it's still a poor phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This product is... Short battery life
About me... Use for phone calls only
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-40points
5out of 50found this review helpful.
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