The appropriately named Kyocera Echo is an Android-powered smartphone offering two, 3.5 inch touchscreens, each boasting a 480 x 800 pixel resolution. Despite the dual screens, the Echo is just 17.2mm thick.
In addition to the fresh take on design, the Echo comes with 5MP camera with LED flash, video record, MP3 player, full HTML browser and native YouTube support.
The Echo also features GPS, WiFi, tethering capability, 3.5mm headset jack and expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD and microSDHC.
If you are interested in a clever twist on the slider form factor, take a serious look at the Kyocera Echo.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Brandon Miniman, PocketnowThe million dollar question is: Are two screens better than one? The answer, in the form of the Kyocera Echo, is no. While the idea is interesting, and while it's true that studies have been done to prove that in the case of desktop computing, two displays are better than one, we can't make the same...
- Michael Oryl, MobileBurnIn spite of some of the tone I've used in this review, I really do like the Kyocera Echo for being different. I have really enjoyed playing around with it. I just don't feel that it's dual-screen feature is ready for prime time or that it will be properly utilized by most consumers.But with that sai...
- Lisa Gade, Mobile Tech ReviewThe Kyocera Echo is an interesting and innovative phone that’s received more negative press than it deserves. The smartphone is not only serviceable but more useful than average when “simultasking” with two apps open in two screens. Even spanning screens in tablet mode makes for a...
- Noah Kravitz, TechnoBuffaloUnless you’re really, really into the idea of a dual touchscreen phone, pass on Echo.
- Marin, IntoMobileI have to give Kyocera some credit for taking some risks with the design and I do think that there could be something to having two screens. I’m drooling at the idea of an Echo that’s much thinner, has 4G, a dual-core processor and multiple apps to take advantage of the two screens.As it...
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Kyocera Echo user manual here.
Kyocera backs up the Echo with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Echo has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Kyocera support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Kyocera's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- Kyocera Echo Manual (PDF)
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