The good: TheKyocera DuraCoreis Sprint's third push-to-talk handset on its Direct Connect network. It's certified to military standards for dust, shock, and vibration.
The bad: 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.
The bottom line: 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.
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