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Verizon launches the sturdy, overpriced Kyocera DuraXV LTE flip phone

Verizon's announcement that it will carry the  Asus ZenFone V  too us by surprise, but so does the quiet launch of a new rugged handset, the Kyocera DuraXV LTE. Both handsets are now available for purchase at Verizon, but since we've already talked about Asus's mid-range smartphone, let's see what the DuraXV LTE has to offer for the price you pay. Speaking of price, Kyocera DuraXV LTE costs $264 outright or $11 per month for 24 months, and no upfront payment. Although this is a rugged handset, the bad news is it's a feature-phone, so you won't be getting any advanced features. On the bright side, it does come with XLTE support and it should be  sturdy enough for outdoor use . Kyocera says the DuraXV LTE is “an exceptionally durable, full-featured flip phone that protects against shock, water damage, solar radiation and more.” Featuring a clamshell form factor, Kyocera DuraXV LTE sports an internal 2.6-inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) display and a secondary externa...