Kyocera Duramax is PTT (Push-to-talk)-capable phone that also runs on the CDMA network at a frequency of 800 and 1900 Mhz. Along with the Kyocera Duracore, the Duramax is as well planned to be launched by Sprint to replace its iDen-based PTT phones later this year. Both are equally carrying rugged models and are equipped with military standard for the anti-dust, shock and vibrations. Slightly different from the Duracore, Kyocera Duramax equipped with a 3-megapixel camera and an LED, as well a microSD slot for up to 32 GB of memory. Meanwhile, another specs seem almost identical and there was no significant difference.
KYocera Duramax Specs:
Network: CDMA 1x, 3G EVDO rev. A
Bands: CDMA 800, 1900 Mhz
Model: Flip/Clamshell, Rugged
Processor: Qualcomm QSC6085
Display: 2-inch Color TFT QVGA 240x320px
External display: 1-inch monochrome
Camera: 3.0MP LED, Video capture
Internal memory: 64MB
Features: A-GPS, PTT Direct connects CDMA, Military standard 810G
Connectivity: 2.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, USB micro 2.0
Support Java: Yes
Messaging: SMS, MMS
Browser: WAP 2.0
Battery: 1260mAh
Other features: Phonebook 600 entry, Alarm, calculator, calendar, voice memo, speaker phone.
Official release date, price and availability information for the Kyocera Duramax CDMA PTT are not available for now.
UPDATE:
Sep 23, 2011 - Kyocera Duramax, PTT-enabled CDMA phone for Sprint Direct Connect service will be available on October 2, 2011 for $99.99 with a two-year contract. SprintFeed
