The E4600 - A Feature Phone from Kyocera Released in 2008
In 2008, Kyocera released the E4600 – a feature phone that may not have all the bells and whistles of a smartphone, but offered reliable communication and basic features for its users. Let's take a closer look at this device and what it has to offer.
Design and Network
The E4600 is a lightweight device, weighing only 85g with a thickness of 15mm. It was designed to be compact and easy to carry around. The phone supports GSM technology and has 2G bands for GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. It also offers GPRS and EDGE Class 10, ensuring that users had a decent internet connection at the time of its release.
Launch and Status
The E4600 was announced and released in August 2008. However, the device is now discontinued and is no longer available in the market. Of course, this is expected as newer and more advanced devices have since taken over the market.
Display and Memory
The E4600 comes with a 2.2 inch TFT display with 65K colors. While it may not be as vibrant as the displays we see today, it was still a decent feature for a device released in 2008. The device also has a microSD slot for added storage, along with a phonebook and call record feature.
Camera and Sound
The E4600 sports a 2 MP single camera with an LED flash, allowing users to capture some decent photos. However, it does not have a front-facing camera like we see on smartphones today. It also has a loudspeaker, but unfortunately, does not have a 3.5mm jack for headphones.
Features
The E4600 may be a feature phone, but it still had some basic features that we use in our smartphones today. It comes with Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP for wireless connectivity and even has a GPS feature. However, the device does not have a radio or WLAN. It also supports Java, which allowed users to download and play games.
Battery and Miscellaneous
The E4600 has a removable Li-Ion 780 mAh battery that can last up to 300 hours on standby and up to 4 hours of talk time. It also comes in a sleek black color.
In Conclusion
The Kyocera E4600 may not be able to compete with the smartphones of today, but it was a reliable device for its time. With its basic features and decent specs, it provided users with a means of communication and entertainment. Its compact design also made it easy to carry around, making it a popular choice among users during its time of release.
