lws,
Goodluck on finding the right email provider. Prehaps in a few months this gizmo from Kyocera, the QCP 6035, that has 1X HDR capability, also is a PDA w/ Palm OS can help you access your email, the internet, keep appointments and phone home all with this one device. Mentions lithiun ion as the battery type. Could it be a polymer type battery?
biz.yahoo.com
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Unveils the Kyocera Smartphone, a Completely
Integrated Wireless Communications Solution
Palm Powered(TM) Trimode Handset Unites Voice Communications, Text
Messaging, Wireless E-mail and Three Different Methods of Web Access
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2000-- Kyocera Wireless Corp.
(NYSE:KYO - news) today announced the Kyocera QCP(TM) 6035 Smartphone, a
powerful yet lightweight wireless handset that unites voice
communications, text messaging, e-mail and multiple methods of Web
access with the power of a Palm OS®-based organizer.
Commercial availability of the Kyocera Smartphone is expected in the
first quarter of 2001.
The sleek, elegant Smartphone is a trimode Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA) digital wireless phone, operating on CDMA PCS (1900 MHz), CDMA
cellular (800 MHz) and analog cellular networks. The Smartphone offers
many enhanced features, including a built-in speakerphone,
voice-activated dialing and a convenient jog-dial for accessing phone
settings, contact information and call history. With the Palm OS v3.5
and 8 MB of memory, the Smartphone incorporates the complete
functionality of the latest Palm(TM) organizers and supports thousands
of applications written for the Palm OS platform.
``The Kyocera Smartphone combines the most advanced wireless technology
with the most user-friendly features,'' said Masahiro Inoue, president
and CEO of Kyocera Wireless Corp. ``By integrating a wireless phone with
a Palm organizer, Kyocera has created a phone that is customizable to a
vast range of business and consumer purposes, yet is elegantly simple to
use.''
The Kyocera Smartphone measures approximately 5.59 in. x 2.60 in. x 0.86
in. (14.2 cm. x 6.6 cm. x 2.2 cm.) and weighs 7.35 ounces (208 grams). A
user-replaceable lithium ion battery provides up to 4.5 hours of talk
time and up to 110 hours of standby time in CDMA digital mode.
The Kyocera Smartphone supports HTML browsers with Secure Socket Layer
(SSL) encryption to provide security for confidential data, making the
Smartphone a robust platform for m-commerce and enterprise information
management. The Smartphone also supports Web Clipping applications and
WAP browsers. All three methods use CDMA wireless data services for Web
access. In addition, users can access corporate or personal e-mail
accounts using the integrated Eudora® e-mail application. The Smartphone
also acts as a wireless modem to provide data/fax capabilities for
personal computers via the charging cradle or optional serial cable.
Kyocera Smartphone users can choose either the speakerphone or a headset
connected to the universal earphone jack to make simultaneous use of the
phone and PDA functions. The convenient jog dial on the left side of the
phone provides easy access to contacts, call history, phone settings,
messages and voice memos. The Smartphone features voice-activated
dialing and Speed Dial, as well as 15 audible ringer types plus a
silent, vibrating alert. A unique SmartSound feature automatically
adjusts the earpiece volume during a call based on surrounding noise
levels. The Smartphone also incorporates Text Telephony (TTY) capability
for hearing-impaired users.
With the keypad open, the Smartphone displays the familiar Palm
applications launcher, with additional Smart Keys(TM) for the Address
Book, Date Book, Memo Pad and To-Do List. The convenient Tap 'n' Dial
feature allows automatic dialing of contact numbers from the Address
Book. HotSync® technology allows users to synchronize information
between the Smartphone and a personal computer. The Smartphone also
features an infrared (IR) data port at the top of the phone for rapid
beaming of information to other IR-enabled devices.
About Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera
International, Inc. (KII), the North American headquarters and holding
company of Kyocera Corporation. KII established Kyocera Wireless Corp.
after acquiring QUALCOMM Incorporated's CDMA consumer wireless phone
business in February 2000. Kyocera Wireless Corp. incorporates
QUALCOMM's CDMA technology in the development and manufacture of
wireless phones and accessories for customers worldwide. For more
information on Kyocera Wireless Corp., please visit our website at
kyocera-wireless.com.
Kyocera Corporation, the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera
Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By
combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and
integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading
supplier of telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages,
electronic components, cameras, laser printers, copiers, solar energy
systems and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2000,
Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net sales totaled 812 billion yen
(US$7.9 billion) with net income of 50 billion yen (US$489 million).
Kyocera Corporation has been recognized by IndustryWeek magazine as one
of ``The World's 100 Best-Managed Companies.''
Note to Editors: Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera
Corporation. QCP is a trademark of Kyocera Wireless Corp. Eudora is a
registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Palm OS and HotSync are
registered trademarks and Palm and PalmPowered are trademarks of Palm
Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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