Kyocera E5000

Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 16:18 CEST - Comments: 0

K yocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, announced a new look handset from its 2007 product lineup at the CTIA Wireless 2007 trade show. Focused on creating a distinct design language for CDMA phones, Kyocera’s new handset offers sophisticated looks that complement some of the industry’s most compelling and in-demand mobile entertainment features. “This unique device is the result of a company-wide refocusing on how we think about design and consumer usage of feature-rich CDMA handsets,” said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing and product planning at Kyocera Wireless Corp.

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Kyocera E5000 CDMA EV-DO phone - Design

"We've always been known for our easy-to-use interface and intuitive functionality, and now our design has been improved with distinct and iconic styles that will make our phones stand out on retail shelves." Kyocera's 2007 lineup represents the first handsets designed by the company's revamped product design and planning team, led by Russell Paik and renowned designer Frank Tyneski. A recipient of numerous industry awards for design excellence, including BusinessWeek's Design of the Decade award, Tyneski holds 57 U.S. and foreign patents and his work has been displayed in the Smithsonian and Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museums.

 

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This elegant, slim handset features an iconic, patent-pending sculpted "S" hinge design made of stainless steel that is certain to stand out amongst a crowd. With a superior entertainment experience that includes high-speed 1xEV-DO for music and video on demand(a) (MOD/VOD) and a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, Kyocera's E5000 is that "must have" device for pop culture junkies and fashionistas alike. Audiophiles will love the dedicated, touch-sensitive external controls for the integrated music player and stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) capability. To ensure space for a large collection of media files, the E5000 includes a microSD memory expansion slot for storing up to 2GB of extra music, pictures or movies.

 

Kyocera E5000 mobile phone - Technical capabilities

While E5000's technical capabilities impress, the "S" factor and sheer beauty of this handset set it apart. Extensively tested for durability and strength, the innovative "S" hinge strikes the perfect balance between style and usability. Leaving no detail unchecked, the hinge also influences other design elements of the phone including the number pad and rounded edges of the handset.

 

Kyocera E5000 cell phone - Design

"When I tell people what I do, I constantly get asked what the next revolutionary design element is going to be for mobile phones," said Tyneski. "With E5000, I truly believe that we have conceived an iconic, revolutionary look that will be immediately recognizable and instantly equated with high fashion and style." A dual-band digital handset with a 2-inch QCIF+ internal TFT display, Kyocera E5000 will be available from global CDMA carriers in Fall 2007.

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