I thought there would never be a day that I would give up my keyboard for a touch screen. I’m not sure what finally convinved me, if it was my husband, or Windows or what but I finally switched to the touch screen. Doing this review of the NEC Terrain, I DO NOT WANT a keyboard back.

This phone is for those that like a keyboard and need a phone that can be dropped in the snow, water, concrete you name it it will work. I mean, it’s the phone for me the accident prone to break any phone that enters my hand, but I really don’t like this phone. I don’t like the version of Android that it runs, there really nothing that I like about this phone. But to be fair I’m going to show you some of  the features:

Combat ready for a day at the beach

Engineered from the inside-out to perform in the harshest environments. Meets or exceeds MIL-STD-810G standards for ruggedness with scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla Glass 2 touchscreen. Bumps, spills, temperature extremes, dust, and grime are no match for this easy-to-use workhorse.

Go ahead. Leave the gloves on. With one press of the big, dedicated Enhanced PTT button, you can have a conversation with one person or speak to your entire crew. Great for on the ski slopes and just about anywhere. And with earSmart™ technology by Audience, voice clarity is amazing even in noisy conditions.

You can’t afford to miss important instructions about appointments, where to meet, delivery dates, and safety information. Terrain’s big, front-firing speakers ensure that you hear everything loud and clear the first time.

Underneath that rugged exterior is a sophisticated Android™-powered smartphone moving at 4G LTE speeds. Conduct business seamlessly in the field while internal data and programs stay secure via VPN and on-device and SD card encryption. Stay connected to your email, calendar, and contacts. You can even deploy apps and provide additional security with remote locking and wiping.