Sprint Expands Lineup with the Sanyo Katana II and Katana DLX

Sprint, together with Sanyo has jointly announced that the much talked about Katana II and Katana DLX will be released under the said mobile network. Both phones are powered with access to exclusive Sprint content, such as the Sprint Music Store which allows users to download songs directly on their phone for just 0.99 cents. Both phones are also under the Sprint Power Vision line which enables users to conveniently access their emails from commonly used email providers with no downloads required.

Both phones also come in a number of colors giving customers  an array of choices, the Katana II is available in 3 colors; Cosmic Black, Pink Fascination and Midnight Steel, while the Katana DLX will come in Platinum Ice, Champagne and Pink Satin.
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Sanyo’s W52SA Out on June 21st

A new addition to the Sanyo lineup is the W52SA model that showcases a wide display screen with 2.8″ TFT QVGA LCD, a 2.0 megapixel CMOS camera, among others. THe phone weighs a mere 133 grams and measures 107×50x18.7 and will be available in different colors as seen in the picture (aqua, black white, judging from the photo). Other features include a micro SD memory card slot for storing pictures, music , videos, etc., plus the W52SA is also loaded with Lismo music service, Opera browser, Felica wallet, GPS, etc. The W52SA clamshell will be available by 21 June 2007.

[ The Sanyo W52SA via MobileWhack ]

All Terrain Cellphone: Sprint PCS launches Sanyo 7050

Sanyo recently announced the SCP-7050 at the CTIA 2007 event, labeling it as it’s most-protected phone. The mobile phone, to be carried by Sprint PCS, meets 810F Military Specification, certifying it against dust, shock and vibration. This heavy duty handset will most likely see heavy outdoor usage. Features include Bluetooth, GPS, a large QVGA internal display. The SCP-7050 is available now for $100 after rebates.

[ The Sanyo SCP-7050 via PhoneArena ]

Cellphone: Sanyo 3200 for Sprint gets FCC nod

The Sanyo 3200, a model number identifying it as the latest version and possible upgrade to the 3100, has just gotten the green light from the FCC. Most pertinent documents regarding the handset are still sealed, but available info and images show that it might look ulike previous Sanyo phones made for Sprint. The design is somewhat reminicent of the high end M1. The only things we know for sure is that it’s a CDMA plus Analog (AMPS) handset with Bluetooth connectivity. It will also carry an integrated camera, of undisclosed resolution, which will probably have LED flash.

[ The Sanyo 3200 via PhoneArena ]

Cell Phone: Sanyo M1 with 1GB Internal Memory

Featuring a whopping 1GB of internal memory, the Sanyo M1 music phone is set to debut on Monday for its official launch via Sprint.This phone is definitely on music lovers and mobile phone enthusisats would love to have, that’s for sure. Other stunning features include a 2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Bluetooth technology, SANYO speakerphone with dedicated internal and external speakerphone buttons, among others.
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Cellphones: Sanyo-Sprint Power Vision SCP-8400

Today Sanyo has just announced the planned availablity of the newest model in its popular 8000 Series phones, the SCP-8400. It will be available through Sprint retail stores around October 1 at a price of $279.99 or $99.99 after mail in rebates with 2 year service agreements.
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Cell Phone: Sanyo W33SA, Rotating Clamshell Phone

The Sanyo W33SA clamshell phone’s screen is able to rotate 180 degrees and fold downward. Feature set includes a 1.3 megapixel camera to take reasonably great pictures with, a 2.4 inch QVGA TFT LCD screen with 262k colors to view them in, and 50MB of internal memory (expandable using the miniSD) means a whole lot of pictures, FM radio and TV capability to otherwise keep you entertained.
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Cell Phones: Sanyo Katana now available from Sprint

Along with other new mobile phones (Samsung a640 , Sanyo 2400 ) for Sprint, Sanyo Katana is now available on the Sprint online store. Sprint Katana is a basic slim phone and priced at 120 USD after instant savings. You will get another 50 USD discount if you are new customer. The Sanyo Katana will be nice for users who only need basic functions such as calling and texting.
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CNET reviews the Sanyo SCP-3100 (Pure Silver)

The Sanyo SCP-3100 may remind you of a kid’s walkie-talkie, thanks to the plastic exterior and the large speaker grille. But in spite of its simple exterior, the Sanyo SCP-3100 looks to have a solid feature set. The SCP-3100’s Ready Link support, VGA camera, voice recording, speakerphone, great audio quality, 1.75″ 65K color lcd screen and GPS function seem to make up for the rather cheap first impression. The SCP-3100 is currently available for $199.99, though you can get it for $99.99 after a two-year service agreement with Sprint.

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Sanyo VM4500 Cell Phone

The Sanyo VM4500 cell phone is a loud ringer cell phone for Sprint. There is a color external display with photo caller ID capability. The VM4500 also comes with an integrated camera and flash. You can also record and send video if desired. The volume is easily controlled via buttons on the side.

Inside, one is pleasantly surprised by the large color screen and backlit keypad. The keys, however, are flush which makes dialing by feel difficult. The speaker phone is easily accessible with its own dedicated button.

The strong point of the phone (depending on one’s perspective) is its louder than average speaker volume.
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