Summary:

The first qwerty handset! Announcing the launch of the Kyocera Lingo. The Kyocera Lingo is a full QWERTY text messaging machine. The Lingo is the latest Kyocera device to enter the Cricket handset portfolio featuring: Games and Apps, Mobile WEB, Bluetooth capable, 1.3MP camera with flash and zoom, voice recognition, SMS, MMS messaging and more. This QWERTY keyboard handset has a retail price of $199.99 and will be available in Cricket stores beginning October 1, 2007. Indirect dealers can begin placing orders now.



Details:

The Kyocera Lingo will retail for $199.99
Cricket services supported include Games and Apps, Mobile WEB, Picture and text messaging, Travel Time
The Kyocera Lingo has a 128x160 Color TFT Internal; 128x128 Color TFT External display
Includes 3 preloads; a game, social networking application and email application
Bluetooth (BT) Wireless technology for handset free communications
1.3MP camera for still image capture and flash and zoom
Standard features include contact list, predictive text input, incoming call indicator, calendar, and alarm
This handset is rated T4/M4 for Hearing Aid Compatibility
Launch POS and mockups will arrive in time for 10/1 launch
Handsets are shipping now with expected arrival at Cricket Direct and Premier Dealers beginning 10/1/07
Indirect Dealers can begin ordering now.


The standard accessories to be offered are;

case, charger (car), travel charger, and battery




Thanks to the Core Team-Devices and all market support in preparing this handset for launch. The Kyocera Lingo is an awesome QWERTY keyboard handset addition to the Cricket portfolio.