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Video:5 Best Walkie-Talkie Phones

with Nick Jaynes

Want to learn about the best walkie-talkie phones on the market? Here, see helpful information before you buy a walkie-talkie phone.

Transcript:5 Best Walkie-Talkie Phones

Hi I'm Nick Jaynes for About.com and these are the 5 Best Walkie-Talkie Cellphones.

Types of Walkie-Talkie Phones

Motorola Brute i686:

$139.99-The rugged Brute i686 is perfect for anyone who loves being outdoors or works in extreme conditions but who also wants to stay in instant contact with Sprint's Direct Connect. It has an internal antenna, external and internal displays and meets Military Specification 810G requirements for dust, shock, vibration, low temperature, high temperature, low pressure, solar radiation, salt fog, humidity, blowing rain and immersion.

BlackBerry® Curve™ 8350i smartphone

$119.99-This part push-to-talk and part smartphone means you can stay connected virtually anywhere. With features such as corporate email, calendar, Group Connect®, Web browsing, and a host of pre-loaded business apps, this PDA is a must-have for all mobile professionals.

Additional Types of Walkie-Talkie Phone

Motorola Titanium

$169.99-Combining military-grade toughness and smartphone styling, the Motorola Titanium™ meets Military Specification 810G requirements. The Titanium offers Android 2.1 combined with the convenience of Direct Connect Services including Group Connect®, Direct TalkSM, International Direct ConnectSM, TalkgroupSM, and Direct SendSM to keep you in touch in or out of the office.

i335 by Motorola

$59.99If you're looking for a slim but durable workhorse that helps you get the job done, look no further than the i335 by Motorola. An affordable push-to-talk solution, the i335 uses Nextel Direct Connect services to instantly connect you with your team, within a range of up to 6 miles.

i576 by Motorola

$99.99-This phone might be small but it's also mighty. As a flip phone, it is perfect for your on-site field force. With Bluetooth® technology, you can keep working while you talk. You can also relay critical information to your team with Nextel Direct Connect.

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