Kyocera Unwraps New Smartphone

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NEWS FLASH 2000 - 44 (Dec. 2000)
(Updated on Dec. 6, 2000)

PRODUCTS, SERVICES & APPLICATIONS

Kyocera Unwraps New Smartphone

The all-in-one device has come a long way since the release of the first PDQ smartphone by QUALCOMM in 1998. When the Japanese company Kyocera Wireless Corp. purchased QUALCOMM’s handset unit at the beginning of the year, it also acquired the PDQ and since have made considerable changes to the cell-phone and PDA combo.

Kyocera recently unveiled the Kyocera QCP 6035 Smartphone, which is smaller and sleeker than its predecessor. It is bundled with enhanced features, including speakerphone, three modes of Web browsing, and simultaneous use of phone and PDA functions.

Kyocera QCP 6035 Smartphone:

Trimode CDMA digital wireless: CDMA PCS (1900 MHz), CDMA cellular (800 MHz) and analog cellular networks
Palm OS v3.5 (supports virtually all Palm-based applications)
8 MB of memory
7.35 ounces
Three modes of Web functionality: Supports HTML browsers with SSL encryption, Palm’s Web Clipping application, and WAP browsers
Built-in version of Eudora for access to corporate and personal e-mail accounts
Acts as a wireless modem to provide data/fax capabilities for PC via the charging cradle or optional serial cable
Jog dial for access to contacts, call history, phone settings, and messages
Tap ‘n’ Dial feature for automatic dialing
Text Telephony (TTY)
Smart Keys for PDA functions
HotSync technology
Infrared data port

Kyocera SmartPhones are expected to be available by the first quarter of 2001.

For more information: www.kyocera.com/News/displaypress.cfm?PressID=95

Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: Yet another smartphone but features are impressive!

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