Kyocera Wireless Corp. announced three new CDMA handsets
at the CTIA Wireless trade show in Las Vegas. Headlined by the Kyocera Neo E1100, the lineup features elegant designs packed
with features.. Along with the
Neo E1100, KWC introduced the Kyocera Mako S4000 and the Kyocera
Adreno S2400. All three of the phones support cellular (800 MHz), PCS
(1900 MHz) and AWS frequencies (1700 and 2100 MHz) and will be
available in Q3 2008.
The announcement comes on the same day that KWC unveiled its
first-ever GSM handsets and its parent company, Kyocera Corp.,
finalized its acquisition of Sanyo's mobile phone division. The
transaction makes Kyocera the sixth largest wireless phone
manufacturer in the world.
Kyocera Mako S4000
The Kyocera Mako S4000 answer has a clamshell design o with color external
display and tempered edges that make it easy to flip open. Inside is a
large, graduated keypad and a vibrant 1.8-inch display. The phone
features Bluetooth, a VGA camera, WAP 2.0 and Brew 3.1.5.
Kyocera Neo E1100
The Neo E1100 has a light-pipe on the outside. As calls or
messages are received, the light-pipe comes to life, along with a
hidden OLED caller-ID display. There is a 2.2"
QVGA display, inside. Other features include Bluetooth(R) 2.0,
speaker-independent voice recognition and a 1.3-megapixel camera with
dedicated side-key controls. Rounding out the feature-set are picture
caller ID; MMS, EMS, SMS and instant messaging; built-in MP3
ringtones, screen savers and wallpapers; predictive text input for
rapid text entry; BREW(R) 3.1.5; Web access and the ability to send
and receive email.*
Kyocera Adreno S2400
The sporty Kyocera Adreno S2400 clamshell phone focuses on "retro
cool" with a tactile finish and curved edges. High-contrast colors on
the large keypad and a large 1.8-inch display make it easy for dialing
and texting. The phone also features MP3 ringtones and an external
caller ID display.
"This is a milestone day for Kyocera in the mobile phone
business," said Dave Carey, vice president and general manager of
KWC's Consumer Products Group. "Our new CDMA handsets mark another
step in the development of our core CDMA business, while our expansion
into the GSM market significantly broadens our global market
opportunities and the Sanyo acquisition gives us unprecedented new
economies of scale and depth of resources. We're making a very clear
statement today that Kyocera is committed to long-term growth and
success in this industry."
KWC is displaying its new CDMA handsets, along with new GSM models
and several emerging-technology demonstrations at the CTIA Wireless
2008 trade show (booth #6007) this week in Las Vegas. Additional
information is available at http://www.kyocera-wireless.com.
About Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a leading supplier of innovative,
feature-rich wireless devices and accessories for customers worldwide.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International
Inc., which acquired QUALCOMM Incorporated's CDMA consumer wireless
phone business in February 2000. Based in San Diego, Kyocera Wireless
leverages Japan's history of creating advanced consumer technologies
around humanism and respect for the environment and blending them with
a Western entrepreneurialism and style, resulting in a unique design
language and a natural, user-friendly interface. For more information,
please visit http://www.kyocera-wireless.com.