CTIA 2005
The Kyocera KX9 and KX7 are basic clamshell phones. Kyocera's specialty has long been mass-market phones that carriers can sell at very affordable price points. Previously, that mainly meant basic bar-style phones, but now Kyocera seems to be shifting more toward clamshell and other form factors.
The KX9 is the more feature-rich of the two, and it's the one we're more likely see here in the States. It has a simple but well-rounded feature set. Actually, it's nearly identical to the SoHo KX1 in terms of features. Mostly it just has a more rounded and smooth design.
Moving down the line, the KX7 Topaz is more basic, and is aimed at markets outside the States for now. It does have an interesting one-piece rubber keypad design, though - kind of like the Nokia 1100.
CES 2006
Review: LG VX-8100
LG VX-3300 / 3280
LG VI-125
LG VX-8100
