Now that I am into a full week with the Kyocera Echo I am finally spending time with the features that make the phone so unique. I am a notorious multitasker and the ability to run two apps simultaneously was something I have been anxious to try.
The Echo comes preloaded with just a few apps that can be used at the same time. These are:
• E-mail
• Messaging
• Browsing
• Youtube via a custom app called Vueque
• Contacts
• Gallery
• Phone
You will notice this list is rather small with only seven apps at this time. I am sure that as the device is out longer there will be more options although I do not anticipate a lot of these since this is such a niche device and since Kyocera is such a small player in the marketplace.
Kyocera calls this feature “simul-task” and so far I have my favorite simul-task uses have been e-mail, youtube and browsing. Imagine watching a video on one screen while using the second screen for surfing the net. Sound cool? Well it is!
Here is a little demo using the browser and VueQue at the same time.
What do you think? Is this a feature that you think will appeal to customers? Is it unique enough to choose the Echo over the EVO, Epic or Shift?
Friday, April 29, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Kyocera Echo Unboxing
Just got this new phone last week. Very interesting concept. What do you think?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Waiting is the hardest part
Later this week my new Kyocera Echo will arrive and in anticipation I am excitingly reading the reviews and watching videos that others have been posting. So far they seem to be mixed with lovers and those in between.
The most common complaint is the lack of 4G for the device which I can certainly understand. For me at least, I do not live in a 4G market and for the time being this is not an issue for me. Anyway, the anticipation of the phone’s arrival is growing for me and I look forward to blogging even more about it soon.
Heck, I might even try an unboxing video to share with you as well. I did it with the last phone I tested and it was a lot of fun!
Meanwhile as we wait here are some reviews:
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Kyocera Echo is coming
Exciting news! It looks like I am going to be a Sprint Product Ambassodor for this very interesting new Adroid device. The Ambassaodor program is a unique and fun way Sprint uses to get the word out about new products to our employees and customers. We get an exclusive opportunity to "play" with the product and then share our personal honest opinions with fellow employees and the general public. Did I mention personal? My opinions expressed here are truely my own and do not in anyway reflect those of Sprint. Over the next several weeks I will share my likes, dislikes and experience with the Echo from the viewpoint of an average user that just happens to be a Sprint employee.
Stay Tuned. This is goint to be fun!
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