Kyocera W43K

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007 - 01:54 CET - Comments: 0

K yocera Corporation (President: Makoto Kawamura) is pleased to announce that it is to commercialize the W43K, a mobile CDMA 1X WIN terminal for au equipped with the unique Sensor Ring Key, which combines a touch sensor and the four-direction key. The Sensor Ring Key and the woofer-equipped desktop charger of the W43K enable the user to enjoy au's Listen Mobile Service (LISMO) with even more user friendliness. It also comes with wide array of features, including the large 2.6-inch liquid crystal display suitable for browsing PC websites and compatibility with the Osaifu-keitai (quick payment) services.

Kyocera W43K - Music Mobile device
The sub-display is equipped with the Sensor Ring Key that combines the four-direction key and a touch sensor. Moving your fingertips on the Sensor Ring Key displays the sub-menu on the standby screen without opening the handset. This operation activates a wide range of operations for listening to the music on the au Music Player, including list search and volume control. In this way, the W43K allows the user to enjoy music with unprecedented user friendliness.

Kyocera W43K - DBEX processing technology
The W43K is the world's first mobile phone model equipped with "BBEM3", the technology for improving sound quality optimized for mobile phones. This technology has enabled the W43K to achieve exceptional sound quality. It is also equipped with DBEX, the cutting-edge signal processing technology for producing high-quality sound that feels natural to the ears. The conventional configuration of the desktop charger has been revised to expand the volume of the woofer section, thereby providing a significant improvement in sound quality. Stereo earphones that offer superior sound quality are included in the package. The W43K can be used as a portable music player and also as an audio player by using the desktop charger, for enjoying the high-quality sound of LISMO.

Kyocera W43K - Main features
In addition to range of operations for playing music, the key is capable of starting up EZ-FM and the FeliCa lock quick-release function when the Osaifu-Keitai (quick payment) service is used. Also, the ring illumination that flickers like a diffused lighting illuminates the mobile phone when music is played or when an e-mail arrives. In addition to DBEX that corrects the overall frequency balance and provides a high-quality and realistic sound with a headphone and stereo speakers, the W43K is equipped with BBE M3, in which the technologies for improving sound quality have been optimized for mobile phones, for the first time in the world. Clear contrast and a wide view have been achieved with the large 2.6-inch mobile ASV liquid crystal display. The transmissive LCD is also easy to see when used outdoors. The body design adopts futuristic image to add luxury touch like a high-quality digital audio devices. The main plate that resembles a speaker net covers the entire terminal, and the sub-display is equipped with the metal Sensor Ring Key. The W43K features a high-quality design backed up with the new image of audio equipment that provides superior sound quality. Three color variations are available, namely Blue Turquoise with a shiny texture like jewelry, Night Black with the elegant image of an evening in the city and Shiny Silver with an eloquent texture that is a combination of various metals.

 

Kyocera W43K - Other functions

• PC Website Viewer for browsing PC websites
• Camera with 1.3 mega pixel
• infrared communication function for exchanging data
• Compatible with microSD memory card.

Kyocera W43K - Original functions

• Peta Memo that offers convenient shortcuts
• The nagamochi (long-lasting) mode that reduces power consumption
• Emotion Mail for conveying your feelings
• Remote silent-mode release function that enables the silent mode setting to be released via another telephone