Telstra F158

Shock, dust and water resistant ruggedised design; impressive layout and implementation of controls; HSDPA-capable; loud ringtones

No outstanding features, large and chunky size, average multimedia performance, no memory card slot for extra storage

The Telstra F158 will definitely appeal to tradesmen who require their mobile phone take a beating, but if you look past the ruggedised design, there isn't much else on offer.

Sturdy, rugged design ; HSDPA and mobile TV ; Good basic phone functionality

Enormous phone ; Screen too small for Web browsing

The ruggedised exterior will appeal to people working outdoors, like tradesmen on construction sites, but we're guessing even tradesmen will agree the phone is too big, especially to take to the pub after work. If the F158 was feature-packed, with GPS,...

Sturdy, rugged design, HSDPA and mobile TV, Good basic phone functionality

Enormous phone, Screen too small for Web browsing

While it's great to see a rugged, damage-resistant phone, it's a shame the F158 is almost impractically big. Owners will take advantage of good mobile phone features, but probably won't use Web or mobile TV due to the small screen and clunky navigation.

Decent talk time ; Gorgeous color ; Small form factor

Small screen

none due to its weight and size it would be hard to lose it

1 hard to see No,s on buttons ; 2 poor software informed by telstra staff member ; 3 it seems telstra are again pushing a lemon on rural customers

Spaced out buttons, very loud ring tones, clear voice clarity, clear screen. Simple navigation around the menus

For my personal use I don't need the extra internet features such as email or the foxtel feature. I don't plan on watching tv in my line of work

good reception

nokia dont make one