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Kyocera Slider Remix KX5 Cell PhoneKyocera unveiled the new Slider Remix KX5 cellphone at CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2005. Incorporating a builtin music player, the Slider Remix KX5 also comes with a camera and Bluetooth functionality. Thankfully, the camera supports a resolution of 1.3 megapixels. Coupled with a color screen and added gaming capabilities, the KX5 features a microSD slot (expandable up to 512 MB) for storing audio.

While the on-board memory is good for games and apps (16 MB), you'll have to buy any additional memory card if you are serious about using this as a music player. BREW 2.1 drives this phone, which supports MMS, multiple languages, the oft-annoying T9 input mechanism, and utilities like Tip Calculator.

Supporting MP3, AAC, MP4 and other file formats, the display of this CDMA phone is a crisp 1.9" 262,000 color TFT screen.

More info is available on Kyocera's website.

Kyocera Slider Remix KX5 Cell Phone Key Features Include:
  • Additional ringers
  • Color display - 262,000-color display, vivid color display for viewing images, videos and games
  • Games - optional accessory: K500 Gamepad for enhanced gaming experience
  • On-screen icons
  • Picture caller ID
  • Screensavers
  • Alarm clock
  • Calculator
  • Camera - 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and 5-step digital zoom
  • Contact directory - stores up to 500 contacts
  • Countdown timer
  • Headset jack
  • Installed car kit (optional accessory)
  • Memory - 16 MB of on-board memory for pictures, videos and other downloads; phone also supports TransFlash expandable memory for an additional 512MB of music storage (sold separately)
  • Music player - optional accessories: music dock and music controller with stereo headset
  • Scheduler
  • Video Record and playback (MPEG-4)
  • World clock
  • Connect to a PC
  • Data capable
  • Email
  • Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) capable
  • GPS locator
  • Multi-media Messaging Service (MMS) capable
  • Multiple language options
  • Speakerphone
  • TTY/TDD capable
  • Voice-activated dialing
  • Web access

    Kyocera Slider Remix KX5 Cell Phone Specifications:

    Talk Time:   Up to 208 minutes (standard battery)
    Up to 420 minutes (extended battery)
    Standby Time:   Up to 153 hours (standard battery)
    Up to 299 hours (extended battery)
    Music Player Time:   Up to 7 hours (through headset)
    Up to 3.5 hours (through speakerphone)
    Times will vary based on user settings, feature use and network configuration.
    CDMA Mode:   Trimode
    Closed Size:   1.88 in x 3.89 in x 0.86 in (4.8 cm x 9.9 cm x 2.2 cm)
    Open Size:   1.88 in x 5.43 in x 0.86 in (4.8 cm x 13.8 cm x 2.2 cm)
    Weight:   3.88 ounces (110 grams)
    Display:   1.9 in diagonal display size, 262,000-color TFT
    Screen Resolution:   176 x 220 pixels
    Music Player Formats Supported:   MP3, AAC, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4A, M4B
    Memory:   16MB on-board storage (supports up to 512MB TransFlash™ expandable memory)
    Battery Type:   Standard: 900 mAh Standard lithium ion (Lilon) battery
    Extended:   1550 mAh Standard lithium ion (LiIon) battery
    Vocoders:   13 Kbps (PureVoice™) and EVRC
    Operational Temperature:   -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C) [Note: Battery performance limited in temperatures below 32°F (0°C).]
    Kyocera Slider Remix KX5 Cell Phone