NEC Terrain

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

1
Bad:

3

Pros:

Rugged design. Physical keyboard. Fast LTE. Push-to-talk support.
Durable waterproof design; Reliable pushtotalk; Solid QWERTY keyboard; Very bright display

Cons:

Tiny, low-res screen. Cramped physical keyboard. Poor cameras. Obsolete version of Android
Fairly heavy; Small screen; Short battery life; Lacks the overall performance of current Android phones

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Last revision on November 21, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Rugged design. Physical keyboard. Fast LTE. Push-to-talk support
Durable waterproof design; Reliable pushtotalk; Solid QWERTY keyboard; Very bright display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Tiny, low-res screen. Cramped physical keyboard. Poor cameras. Obsolete version of Android
Fairly heavy; Small screen; Short battery life; Lacks the overall performance of current Android phones

Expert reviews and ratings

If you want a rugged AT&T handset, pick NEC's sturdy Terrain, but those in search of a more stylish device should consider the pocket-friendly Samsung Rugby...

By CNET Australia on August 27, 2013

The NEC Terrain smartphone is a throwback to the golden age of BlackBerrys, which isn't entirely a...

By PC Mag on August 15, 2013

The NEC Terrain is a rugged LTE phone that can take a beating, but a cramped keyboard, low-res screen, and short battery life make it less than useful for workers out in the...

By LaptopMag on July 31, 2013

At its root, the NEC Terrain accomplishes its mission: it offers a hardened smartphone with PTT and a keyboard. There's no doubt in my mind that those who work outdoors and need such a device will be pleased with the Terrain's feature set. The Terrain is...

By Phone Scoop on July 19, 2013

THE NEC Terrain on AT&T is NEC foray back into the smatphone world in the USA. The Terrain is a rugged ANdroid smartphone that features a water and dustproof design, a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass screen and sturdy core construct that exceeds...

By booredatwork.com on July 08, 2013