US Cellular has declared that the Kyocera DuraPro price will stand at $99.99 following a $50 mail-in rebate. While the manufacturer’s Torque, which is an Android-driven sturdy handset, will not be surfacing before March 8, the phone in question will be paving its way into America by February 27.
The DuraPro makes use of the flip mechanism and shows off a 2-inch QVGA TFT display in addition to an alphanumeric keypad featuring backlight, to allow ease of typing. Built to Military Standard 810G specifications, the rugged handset should be able to withstand dust, shock, vibrations and other such bumps and bruises.
It could be considered as an answer to the prayers of those who can’t keep away from water and yet worry about drenching their phones. We say this because the company claims that it will be robust enough to survive a dip in 1 meter of water for around half an hour.
Even in the process of making the device sturdy, the manufacturer manages to include elements that make it useful for activities besides just making or receiving calls. For instance, a 3.2MP camera has been embedded to allow owners to enjoy taking snapshots as well as recording videos.
The OEM sets aside 512MB for users’ storage cravings. If they still find their hoarding needs exceeding the internal memory, they should be able to depend on a microSD card slot which permits an expansion of up to 32GB. We know that a 1,360mAh battery keeps the device up and running, but its operation time hasn’t been disclosed as yet.
Additionally, there will be a hot key placed on the phone which can be programmed to facilitate swift access to the calendar, Bluetooth 2.0, alarm or web. The gadget will moreover proffer support for Spanish apart from English.
The Kyocera DuraPro will be hitting online stores by tomorrow, although customers will spot it displayed on shelves of retail stores from February 28. US Cellular presents buyers with an option to purchase the device for $149.99 clubbed with a fresh 2-year service contract. However, those who wish to pick it up without a contract will have to shell out $299.99.
To summarize, the key specifications of the handset have been listed down:
– Display: 2-inch QVGA TFT display
– Camera: 3.2MP
– Internal storage- 512MB
– Expandable memory: Up to 32GB
– Battery: 1,360mAh Li-ion
– Dimensions: 4” x 2.1” x 11”
– Weight: 5.3 ounces