Kyocera M1000

Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 16:45 CEST - Comments: 1

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.

Kyocera M1000 CDMA 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.

 

Kyocera M1000 mobile phone - QWERTY keypad

An ideal handset for texting and instant messaging fanatics, the Kyocera M1000 features a full QWERTY keypad hidden inside a unique and stylish high-end ergonomic design. Kyocera's design team knows that the details make the difference in a mobile phone designed with the thumb communicator in mind. Details such as the ergonomic layout with comfortable-to-use keys and a centralized navigation key help take precious seconds off covert "leet-speak" texting and instant messaging. The keypad operates silently to ensure discretion for sending the latest gossip or a timely joke, and a textured back ensures better grip and comfort when texting.

 

Kyocera M1000 cell phone - 1.3 megapixel digital camera

In keeping with its young-at-heart design, the M1000 can be used both open and closed and includes a 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom and flash, internal and external TFT displays (1.8 inch and 1.5 inch, respectively) and Bluetooth technology. Kyocera's dual-band M1000 messaging phone will be available this Summer with global CDMA carriers. $

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