Kyocera’s Rugged DuraXV Flip Phone Is Built to Withstand a Beating

by Todd R. Weiss

The DuraXV features a 2.4-inch QVGA TFT internal display, a 1.08-inch external front display, 256MB of RAM, 512MB of onboard storage and a 4GB micro SD card for additional storage (the micro SD card slot can support a card of up to 32GB).

The DuraXV can be purchased with or without a built-in 5MP camera for users who are not permitted in their jobs to have a built-in camera. The 5MP camera features auto-focus and digital zoom and can shoot video.

The full price of the flip phone is $199.99 for either model, but it can also be purchased on the Verizon Edge 24-month payment plan for $8.33 per month with zero down for qualified buyers.

With a weight of only 5.5 ounces and a height of 4.13 inches and width of 2.15 inches, the Kyocera DuraXV is slim, portable and easy to handle. Both camera and non-camera models include a 1,500-mAh Lithium Ion battery.

The device also includes large control buttons on the top, sides and keypad that can be easily operated with gloved fingers in the field. In this image, the well-labeled top buttons for the phone’s speaker and the call list/end call key are shown.

The DuraXV flip phone also features a tactile keypad for easy use no matter the conditions, as well as Kyocera’s Smart Sonic Receiver and dual front speakers, which allow users to hear calls clearly even in noisy environments or outdoor job sites.

The DuraXV includes 3G mobile Web capabilities, as well as turn-by-turn directions using VZ Navigator. Users can also use voice commands to make calls or send text messages. The flip phone is global ready and can be used in more than 200 countries.