So, where will the Sanyo Katana Eclipse first launch? Nope, it’s not Sprint. Turns out, the newest clamshell from Sanyo will be offered first in Canada through Bell Mobility. The Sanyo Katana Eclipse has been getting some disproportionate press recently, considering its mid-range feature-set, but there’s no doubt that the affordable flip-phone will find plenty…
Sanyo Katana Eclipse gets glamorous for Sprint
Regardless of the touchscreen revolution that’s sweeping across the globe, there is most definitely a healthy bunch of wireless users that aren’t looking for too much more than basic cellphone calling features in their stylish clamshell of candybar handset. To that end, Sprint is gearing up to offer their users the entry- to mid-range Sanyo…
Sanyo Katana Eclipse passes through FCC on way to Sprint
Sprint’s entry-level clamshell stable is going to be adding a new handset to the lineup. With numerous Sanyo Katana variants already picked up by the No. 3 US wireless carrier, we’re not surprised to see this latest Sanyo Katana Eclipse headed to Sprint. The FCC has just unveiled the newest slim flip-phone from Sanyo. The…
Sanyo PRO-700 review
With Sprint’s QChat service launched and ready to rock with compatible handsets, it was only a matter of time before we started to see QChat handset reviews start trickling out in to the public eye. Phone Arena has posted their comprehensive review of the Sanyo PRO-700 that was launched as one of four available QChat…
Sprint QChat is live – 40 markets, 4 new handsets
Sprint’s delayed nationwide push-to-talk (PTT) system, dubbed QChat, went live on Sunday, June 15. With Sprint’s Nextel arm still reigning king as the benchmark of push-to-talk providers, Sprint has expanded the service to its CDMA subscribers. QChat is now available coast-to-coast in over 40 markets in the US. Sprint subscribers in cities like Austin, Boston,…
Sanyo Katana LX gets real on Sprint
The newest slim and affordable clamshell from Sprint and Sanyo is now available for Sprint customers looking for style on a budget. The Sanyo Katana LX has come in to relieve the Sanyo Katana II with GPS, Bluetooth, and VGA camera in tow. And, that external display that lights up from underneath the glossy facade…
Sprint announces Sanyo Pro-200 and the Sanyo Pro-700, Nextel Direct Connect devices
Sprint announced two new Nextel Direct Connect devices – the Sanyo Pro-200 and the Sanyo Pro-700. Powered by Qualcomm’s QCHat technology, these arguably nice looking clamshells feature Direct Connect, Group Connect, call alerts, single number option, DC permissions, Sprint Mobile Sync, EV-DO Rev. A support, mobile mail and Bluetooth. Both devices will hit select Sprint…
So this is what the Sanyo Katana LX looks like
Trying to get an idea for a handset’s design from a couple measly FCC diagrams is like trying to guess where that distracted soccer mom on her cellphone will drive that huge SUV of hers. You can have a good idea of what’s it’s going to look like, but you’re probably going to be thrown…
FCC unveils Sanyo Katana LX
Sanyo’s done with the mobile phone game, but their name will live on with Sanyo-branded devices like the successor to the slim and cheap Sanyo Katana II. The FCC has unveiled the Sanyo Katana LX today, just in time for a launch next month (April). The FCC diagrams showcase a device that’s pretty much what…
Sanyo and Kyocera seal the deal – Sanyo selling mobile phone unit to Kyocera
It’s been a long time in the making and we’re glad to hear that long-rumored Sanyo buy-out candidate Kyocera has finally sealed the deal with Sanyo. As you may recall, Sanyo’s mobile phone unit has struggled to turn a profit, and so put their cellphone-manufacturing arm on the auction block. Kyocera is said to be…