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3.5 stars
"Slick and cool, yet far from perfect, this slider shows Kyocera and Amp'd have great potential."
Pros: Crisp, clear screen with a suprisingly user friendly new OS. MicroSD capability rocks...literally...allowing user to transfer and play unprotected content (music, vids, images)that they already own.
Cons: Low res camera (VGA only), usb connection instability.
Summary: Picked up the phone from Fedex 3 days ago (missed the delivery and wasn't about to wait another day!). Was immediately very impressed with the look, size and form factor...and even more so after checking out the capabilities of the device. I've always been a flip man, but I'm very keen on this slider from Kyocera.
The new OS is very cool, user friendly, and customizable. The Amp'd multimedia service is sweet, effectively replacing my previous phone, mp3 player, and even the PSP for short trips, etc...
The microSD capability adds even more value, as you can simply transfer your existing content from the PC using the provided SD adapter. It should be noted that you cannot transfer purchased music from iTunes to the device or card as it is protected; however, you can rip CD tracks all day long or transfer other unprotected content (music, vids, images) - supports mp3, aac, mp4, 3gp, 3g2, m4a, and m4b file types.
The Amp'd content services are incredible, despite a few bugs on their Web site with previewing content (price you pay as an early adopter). I don't even have EvDO coverage at my house yet, and was still surprised with content delivery speeds via 1xRTT on the device. Crisp, clear vids and images, great audio quality and despite the size of the display the games rival those on a DS or GBadvance. Very impressed with the speaker quality too, even though it's located on the back of the phone.
PTT and messaging services are very slick, but nothing really new. Services, tools, and features are very accessible and easy to navigate.
OK, the cons. A VGA CAMERA!?!?!? You develop the slickest new content delivery service, and only give the camera VGA capability? What the heck were they thinking? NOTE - when you open the box take the USB cable provided and toss it in that duffle bag you have in the closet with all the other cables you don't use on a regular basis. Just use the microSD card. The phone connects, disconnects, connects and allows you to browse one level deep, then disconnects and XP wants you to search for a driver. Also, the volume keys on the side are almost flush, making them difficult to find/identify while it's in your pocket...but hey, people are use to seeing me play pocket pool.
Personally, I think the JET itself is worth the asking price. More importantly though, I think the Amp'd service is going to be a force to be reckoned with for it's target audience. The cheese heads at Verizon Wireless got one right finally, licensing their 2.5 and 3G service to Amp'd.
