By Boost Mobile has just announced that the Kyocera Hydro will be coming to their stores starting August 3rd for just $130. The device is a budget-friendly smartphone that gets its name from its water-proofing.
As is usually the case with these devices you aren’t encouraged to go deep sea diving with the thing but should you happen to submerge it in water it won’t be the end of the world. The device features a 3.5 inch display that brings Android 4.0 to your hands. That software is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and while that’s nothing too exciting it does run Android 4.0 perfectly fine.
With this phone comes Boost Mobile’s standard $55 Android plan that features unlimited everything (yes, that even includes data). Remember that this plan can also drop $5 for every 6 months that you are on it until you hit $40. Be sure to hit up our hands-on video from CTIA 2012 and read on for full press details.
Get Wet and Be Worry-Free This Summer with the Waterproof Kyocera Hydro Android Smartphone from Boost Mobile
IRVINE, Calif. & SAN DIEGO – July 17, 2012 – Boost Mobile, a leader in the no-contract wireless industry, makes a splash this summer by unveiling the Kyocera Hydro, the first IPX5- and IPX7-level water-proof Android™-powered smartphone that doesn’t require a contract. Kyocera Hydro is “oops proof,” with innovative technology built to withstand sprayed water like rain (IPX5) or even being submerged in three (3) feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes* (IPX7).
Boost Mobile and Kyocera recognize that mobile phone accidents happen, but unlike cracked screens or broken keypads that can be replaced, water damage is usually irreversible. In almost all cases, water damage results in nothing more than a good-looking paperweight. According to industry statistics, more than 82.5 million mobile phones nationwide have been destroyed by water or moisture. Water damage also drives more than 20 percent of handset insurance claims during the summer months as consumers look to stay cool and connected by the pool.
Kyocera Hydro will be available starting Aug. 3 for $129.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. The lightweight 3G smartphone, weighing only 4.16 ounces, will be available in select national retail locations later next month.
“With other water-soaked smartphones, consumers instantly move into MacGyver mode attempting to beat the odds with dry rice, Ziploc bags and other home remedies that rarely work,” said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile. “With the Kyocera Hydro, consumers can eliminate the panic of water damage and just enjoy their affordable Android-powered smartphone paired with Boost’s award-winning no-contract service with payments that shrink over time.”
Kyocera Hydro is paired with Boost Mobile’s no-contract $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments.For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile’s Monthly Unlimited plan shrinks by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text and picture messaging, Web, email and calls to 411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone.
“Kyocera Hydro offers a great value for a sleek, fully featured smartphone – and being waterproof is really the icing on the cake,” said Eric Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of global sales and marketing at Kyocera Communications, Inc. “Wireless devices and water generally are not a good combination, but with Hydro you finally get the peace of mind to know that they can peacefully coexist.”
Features of the Kyocera Hydro include:
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system
- 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon® processor
- Access to more than 600,000 Android Apps as well as music and movies on Google Play™
- 3.5-inch touchscreen display
- Wi-Fi® and GPS enabled
- 3.2MP camera with flash and video camera
- Eco Mode for better battery management
Wow, boost mobile here I come
Not bad at all
It’s like a souped up MyTouch 3G with Ice Cream Sandwich! :D