Kyocera KX414 Phone (Verizon Wireless)

by Verizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006593MA
• Item model number: KX414
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #468,423 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get in on all the fun with the Kyocera KX414 prepaid phone from Verizon Wireless. With voice activated dialing, a large phone book, and text messaging capabilities, this phone covers all the basics. It's even compatible with Verizon's Mobile Web service, making it a powerful performer among other prepaid phones.

Design
The KX414's simple candybar design features a large five-line 4,096-color screen. There's a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets on the top left side of the handset. The top right side of the unit houses the antenna while a charging port is placed on the lower right side. Most features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Optional user-changeable masks let you dress up the faceplate around the KX414's screen.

Calling Features
Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. There's also a built-in address book that can store up to 200 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with 15 built-in polyphonic ringtones and more can be downloaded from Verizon's Get It Now service. Incoming call alerts let you decide if you want to answer or not and just for fun, there's a cartoon alert for incoming calls. On a more serious note, the KX414 supports GPS location technology that pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

Messaging and Internet
The KX414 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile text messaging users.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the KX414. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater.

Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the KX414. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads and digital photo-sharing tools using the Get It Now service.

Imaging and Entertainment
The KX414 is BREW enabled, meaning it supports games written on the BREW platform. Games are available via the Get It Now service.

Vital Statistics
The Kyocera KX414 weighs 3.52 ounces and measures 1.89 x 0.91 x 4.45 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 165 minutes of digital talk time, and up to 180 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 800/CDMA 800/CDMA 1900. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Kyocera KX414, $15 prepaid setup card, $50 mail-in rebate or $75 refill card, standard lithium-ion battery, AC battery charger, English setup guide, Spanish setup guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Mediocre, November 17, 2004

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R. Brown (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kyocera KX414 Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

When my brother signed up for service with Verizon Wireless they were running a BOGO free deal on phones. He got an expensive camera phone and I got stuck with the KX414. The phone isn't terrible but it would be much better with some improvements.

Although the screen is color, it is tiny and hard to read. The ear piece is also rather small and has to be directly on your ear to hear properly. I've had the phone for about six months and the blue "mask" that surrounds the screen is loose and ready to fall off. Many of the numbers on the key pad are fading color and chipping. It will probably need to be replaced.

When I have it on the vibrate setting I end up missing calls because the vibration is so weak. The ringers that come with the phone are annoying so if you plan on buying this phone prepare to spend extra money on ones you can tolerate. If you like games you'll also have to download and pay for them because they don't come with the phone.

I have to charge it every single night so that I don't lose power throughout the day. I do get pretty good service and it is rare that my call is dropped. That is really the only positive.

It is very obvious to me why this phone was free. If you're shopping for a new phone I would spend the extra fifty bucks and get something with a little higher quality. It will pay off in the long run.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for., April 26, 2006

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ParkingViolation (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kyocera KX414 Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I'm a college student who is always looking to get a deal on something. I wasn't ready for a full-fledged cell phone contract two years ago, so I got this pay-as-you-go phone from Verizon. $15 a month seemed just right for my budget. I used (and still use) this phone for emergencies and for when I'm out of town. This little phone has served me well. It's done what it was made to do, and just that. If you're looking for a basic phone that is sturdy, this phone does that very well.
However, my major disappointments with it were the selection of ringtones and that there were no games. Also, with Verizon's prepaid service you can't use the internet on the phone.
I don't know how well the phone handles text messages, since nobody ever texted me.
Some reviews complained of battery life, but I've had my phone on for three or four days and the battery still didn't die. Maybe my battery was better than theirs, or I just didn't use my phone as hard as they did.
Also there were some complaints about the buttons, but that's just something I've gotten used to. Sometimes though I ended up hitting the big button with the arrows and getting connected to Get It Now or something weird like that, which was slightly annoying when that's not what I was intending to do (and also it costs money to connect).

Yep, this phone has served its purpose for almost 2 years and now it's time for me to move on to something better.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great phone!, November 28, 2004

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W. French "Well hello there, fellow Amazon sh... (Kenmore, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kyocera KX414 Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I got one of these for free with a one-year contract, and I must say it is a great phone. It does everything a phone should do. The voice quality is outstanding on both ends, and it has competent voice dialing and phone book capabilities. Verizon's coverage is pretty good too. My only complaint is that the screen is a bit dark, and you generally need the backlight to see it. Although it can function as a Web phone, the screen is a bit dinky for that. If all you want is a phone, and you don't care about gimmicky features, then this is a pretty good bet.