A new Sprint Direct Connect to add to the line up! | 0 Comments
By evp on 02-08-2012 08:52 PM
The Kyocera DuraPlus, is coming in 2Q
With Nextel on it’s way out, Sprint is getting ahead of the game and creating an impressive line-up of rugged Sprint Direct Connect handsets that are sure to satisfy the direct connect hunger. The newest device coming soon to the line-up will be the Kyocera DuraPlus. The DuraPlus boasts military-grade durability and an embedded LED flashlight in a candy bar form factor. It will be available the first half of 2012 and the price is TDB.
“Kyocera DuraPlus is the ideal device for use in the construction, public safety and utility industries that demand devices that stand up to tough work conditions while delivering industry-leading push-to-talk capabilities and Sprint 3G data speeds,” said David Owens, vice president-Product Development. “This device is a dynamite addition to our Sprint Direct Connect portfolio.”
Similar to its predecessors, Kyocera DuraMax and Kyocera DuraCore, Kyocera DuraPlus can take the abuse of harsh working conditions. It’s certified to Military Standard 810G for resistance to dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, blowing rain and water immersion (up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water).
The embedded LED Flashlight, with a dedicated button helps users look for house keys in the dark, navigate a power outage or change a tire on a dark road. Also unique to Kyocera DuraPlus is a remote speaker microphone jack allowing customers to use their phone with heavy duty remote speaker microphones. Additionally, it features an external charging port that enables the device to be used with a single or multi-bay charging station (sold separately). This is very helpful for businesses who issue devices to shift workers, such as shuttle drivers or security personnel.
“Kyocera designed DuraPlus with demanding industrial and enterprise customers in mind,” said Eric Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of Sales and Marketing at Kyocera Communications. “Simple things like an LED flashlight, multi-bay charging, freestanding operation and the ability to use application-specific accessories go a long way toward better productivity on the jobsite and out in the field.”
Tags: , Direct Connect, Rugged
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