[General Questions and Answers] Wurmfutter:
Alright, first week* of use over. Conclusions so far.

(I have actually owned this 10 days now, but the first 3 days I was at home and it wasn't really an everyday-scenario.)

Positive:

- seems to be bloatware-free; no facebook, no bull**** social apps from the manufacturer etc, just the gapps and tools you either expect or need

- the sound is LOUD. Not as good as a dedicated speaker, but the hell - it's loud enough to fill a noisy room.

- the display is bright enough to use it in full sunlight - however, at least with the stock display protector applied it has too much glare to use it if the sun reflects on it in the wrong angle. Disabling automatic brightness is also advised.

- this thing is sturdy. It also feels sturdy. It also looks well assembled, no visible gaps where parts of the casing meet.

- comes with a lot of accessories like screen protector, cables + adapters, even the right tools (screwdrivers) - and you'll need tools to install your SIM and memory card. A paper clip won't cut it this time.

- also includes some spare / replacement parts, i.e. the little plastic cover for the intercom-port, and some extra screws you need to either mount the belt clip or don't mount the belt clip.

- 10 days use with 2 hours GPS active daily, some bathroom surfing, all wireless connections active (except intercom), only recharged because... because. Had like 25% left, and that number just seemed uncomfortable, though it prolly translates into 2 days or so.

Neutral:

- a little bit regretting to have ordered the orange model; it IS a lot easier to spot than the black model, but the orange parts DO make it look like a toy. Trying to find solace in the fact it'll be much easier to spot outside, in the dark.

- yes it's waterproof, however using the touchscreen under the shower or submerged isn't really possible. It does make a great shower TV or radio, though.

- though this phone is very thick, the phone camera lens is flush with the backside. Personally I'd prefer the lens to be set back a little bit, so there's no risk of scratching the lens when putting the phone flat down on its backside. Actually, with a rugged phone like this, even a simple sliding cover made of plastic and operated manually would be acceptable and might be included in future versions. For now, I'll just look for a fitting lens protector.

- the fingerprint reader is pretty nervous, though that's prolly the placement. It's almost impossible to fumble it out of a pocket or similar without locking the sensor due too many failed attempts. No biggie for me, still used to PIN.

Negative:

- the placement of the serial no and IMEI sticker is unfortunate; not only sticks it out like a sore thumb, being silver and cheap plastic. I also doubt it will survive long, directly beneath the belt clip (if mounted). At least the serial no should be laser etched into the back, even if that raises costs; I have removed this sticker and secured it on an extra piece of paper.

- the belt clip is sturdy, but also enormous like the whole phone. It requires an extra pair of screws, and you certainly can't remove it on a whim. This makes the already enourmous phone even bigger and the transition from belt clip to, say, your car holder virtually impossible. Even transition to the included bicycle holder seems impossible without removing the belt clip first. Two grooves / slits in the back to slide in some cheap, generic clip similar to these would be preferrable for quick mount and dismount, and maybe not even more expensive. The current belt clip looks more complicated to manufacture, or more expensive to buy.

- once you attach the WT-Antenna the haptic changes; the antenna vibrates each time you put the phone down, punt a number with your fingers etc. Suddenly this doesn't feel so sturdy anymore, but like something inside is loose. Maybe fill the antenna case with some radio-neutral resin or something to reduce these vibrations. It's REALLY a luxury problem, but it was the first thing I noticed after screwing the antenna in.

- the charger port is pretty deep and narrow. From a small selection of USB-C cables I couldn't find even one to fit in all the way, enough to charge without holding it in place. THe original cable works fine, of course, but I can already see that replacement won't be trivial. Maybe rework this and make the holer bigger, even if this means a bigger cover flap, too.

These are my thoughts so far, I will add more later, propably.

Here's another thought about the sturdiness: I wouldn't toss my phone just for fun or just to test out how much abuse it can take. However, by now I have hit some things squeezing myself through tight spots, with this phone attached to my belt or in my pockets, and it seems thoroughly unimpressed. I admit I DID once toss it over on a colleagues desk, for like half a meter distance and 20cm height difference, just to show off.

I don't do these things anymore, I'm afraid that one day I will either damage the table, or ultimately my phone. Exactly in this order.