A smartphone with IP67 certification, support for 3G and 4G connection, running Android 4.0, even using a new technology called Smart Sonic Receiver that convey sound to the user's ears through vibrations. Yes, this is Kyocera Torque. This rugged phones mentioned will be launched by Sprint in March. Looking at the specifications, it seems Torque brings pretty hardware. Call it a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM support, 4 inch screen and a 5mp main camera. And as a handset designed for outdoor work, of course it is enough. And also quite interesting, Kyocera Torque try to offer new technology that could be considered in terms of earphones. Sprint Kyocera Torque also come as devices with CDMA-based PTT capabilities that had been operated by Sprint.
Sprint Kyocera Torque specs:
Network: CDMA, LTE / Band: CDMA 800, 1900MHz, LTE Sprint / DATA: 3G EVDO REV.A, 4G LTE / Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus / Display: 4-inch WVGA IPS display, Gorilla Glass 2 / RAM: 1GB / OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) / Internal storage: 4GB / MicroSD (up to 32GB) / Battery: 2,500mAh / Main 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing / Kyocera Torque Connectivity: NFC ready, WiFi b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 4.0+LE/EDR / HD Voice ready / Rugged features: Military spec 810G and IP67-certified / IPX5 / IPX7-certified "waterproof" (up to one meter for 30 minutes) / Dimensions: 113 x 60.5 x 14.3mm (4.44 x 2.38 x 0.56 inches) / Weight: 5.54 ounces (157g)
Kyocera Torque certainly goes over the CDMA network on 800/1900MHz frequency and the frequency of LTE (Sprint), which supports 3G connection via EVDO Rev.A technology, and certainly 4G through LTE networks. However, no pricing information and the official release date is only called in March.
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UPDATE:
Feb 22 2013 - Kyocera Torque release date and price: Sprint has officially announced that the Kyocera Torque will be available on March 8th for $99.99 with annual-agreement. Detail: Kyocera Torque E6710.
