Intended for Japan, Kyocera's W51K is an unusual clamshell phone in that the display can swivel 180 degrees, enabling a more compact shape when the keypad isn't needed. That may be frequent, since the phone also has a 1seg digital TV tuner, and can play downloads from the Lismo media service run by KDDI. An optional charger features a subwoofer, and sits the phone on its side, where it can still play widescreen video on a 2.7-inch display. More conventional features include an FM tuner, plus a microSD slot and 65MB of internal memory for holding local audio and video files. The W51K is out now in metallic blue, orange and silver colors.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Swiveling Displays
- The innovation opportunity lies in developing devices that incorporate swiveling displays to enable more compact shapes and versatile functionalities.
- Digital TV Integration
- The disruptive innovation opportunity lies in integrating digital TV tuners into mobile devices, offering users the convenience of watching TV on the go.
- Enhanced Media Services
- The innovation opportunity lies in creating media services that offer a wide range of downloadable content and provide a seamless user experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Mobile Devices
- The disruptive innovation opportunity lies in revolutionizing the design and functionality of mobile devices by incorporating swiveling displays and integrating digital TV tuners.
- Entertainment
- The innovation opportunity lies in developing enhanced media services that deliver diverse and high-quality content to users, including downloadable audio and video files.
- Consumer Electronics
- The disruptive innovation opportunity lies in designing consumer electronics that offer a combination of innovative features such as swiveling displays, digital TV tuners, and enhanced media services.
