If you are the outdoor type and want a rugged machine, this is it! I work in the oil and gas industry world wide and have used various brands like noikia, ericcson et al before buying a siemens, believe me, im not disappointed. It is sturdy, works well in extreme temperatures and I have dropped it quite a few times, (once in a can of paint!). It comes with a NiCd power pack and is a great bargain for the price.
Highly recommended!