Kyocera DuraCore

Sprint has been planning the phaseout of the IDEN push-to-talk network that it acquired with its Nextel purchase for a long time, and the Kyocera DuraCore is the third handset to ride on the carrier's faster Direct Connect network, coming just after...

The Kyocera DuraCore is Sprint's third push-to-talk handset on its Direct Connect network. It's certified to military standards for dust, shock, and vibration.

The DuraCore is simpler than the DuraMax by design, but that doesn't mean we don't miss the camera and expandable memory. Also, it isn't specified for submersion.

Up to military specifications, the durable Kyocera DuraCore runs on Sprint's fast Direct Connect push-to-talk network, but those who prefer a camera and a phone they can dunk in water will want the DuraMax.