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Sprint Announces Kyocera Echo for April 17th at $199.99

By on March 14, 2011

Sprint has announced pricing and launch details for the latest flagship Android smartphone from the carrier in the Echo, developed in conjunction with Kyocera. The KyoceraDS Echo will be released on April 17th across all Sprint sales channels.

The Echo will feature two 3.5 inch widescreen displays at 853×480 resolution each with a patent pending hinge design that will allow for horizontal and vertical use.  The Android Froyo-powered device is meant to bridge the gap between conventional smartphones and larger MIDs/tablets without sacrificing power or having to deal with portability issues.

As previously reported, the device resembles a Nintendo DS when opened in Tablet mode and will usher in two new modes of operation, which Kyocera and Sprint call “Simul-tasking”  by including seven custom developed applications that take advantage of both displays and operate simultaneously (Messaging/Email/Gallery/VueCue/Contacts/Phone) with device specific APIs being released in the future for developers to take advantage of when developing applications.

Accessories included with the Echo will also include a charger with a second battery for extended use that can be swapped out at will once the battery in the device is spent or can be utilized with the charger.

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Humberto Saabedra is the Editor-in-Chief of AnimeNews.biz, PhoneNews.com and an occasional columnist for Ani.me. He can also be found musing on things at @AnimeNewsdotbiz

6 responses to “Sprint Announces Kyocera Echo for April 17th at $199.99”

  1. Nanfy
    Nanfy March 14, 2011 at 5:18 pm |

    FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL POS POS POS

    The fact that the unit comes with 2 batteries means it has a dismal battery life.

  2. DP
    DP March 15, 2011 at 4:19 am |

    Crazy idea, but why don’t you let it release or dare I say, actually try using the device before declaring it a “POS”…

  3. Larry
    Larry March 15, 2011 at 5:36 am |

    I don’t see how one can call this a “flagship” smartphone when it doesn’t have 4G.

  4. bottomline
    bottomline March 15, 2011 at 9:34 pm |

    I agree with with DP! How the hell do u(or anyone) know if this device is a POS???!!! For Christs’ sake, it hasnt been released yet!!! Granted, its not 4G capable but cant we atleast wait until the damn thing is out before condemning it??! Or does that make too much sense for u people?!

  5. Christopher
    Christopher March 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm |

    @Nanfy: the original Instinct came with 2 batteries and after an update or two, you no longer needed the extra one. Hell, the Instinct S30 didn’t even come with the extra battery.

  6. acdc1a
    acdc1a March 16, 2011 at 5:55 am |

    I love this idea. We’ll see how it plays out in practice. I sure wouldn’t condemn it before trying it.