Sanyo MM-8400 News Specs and Pics(COMMING SOON)

[pacman9900]

Wow it seems like everybody has been focusing on the Katana they forgot about the higher end phones! Well the Sanyo MM-8400 is comming out in the next few months and I just got some good info on the MM-8400 first let me tell you the official news and 2nd I well tell you the speculations

Official specs(Confirmed)
-will have removable faceplates like 8300
-will come in colorways of Black/Blue/White
-will have bluetooth
-will have camera and camcorder
-screen resolution and size will be larger than 8300
-Will Have Mp3

Speculations(Not confirmed)

-2.0 Mega Pixel
-tranferable data thru Bluetooth
-optical zoom
-external VGA display
-4.5 hour battery life
-Mini SD card slot
-30MB internal memory

All this news was forwarded to me from my technician at the sprint store were I work, when I saw it I was boosted!! I was on vacation from May 25th till today when I check my email I saw it!!!!! I seen some liable info and some pics but he told me not to share any to anyone. I do want my job!! So as soon as I get the go ahead to post them I will!! I should take a pic with my phone then post em' but........ then it might look blurry! Plus thats taking a risk. But here is what I can say The design is similiar to 3100 and looks pretty similiar to 8300 but you can clearly tell its a different sanyo I like it!!!!!! Its a notch bigger than 8300 also and the screen is larger. I know how you guys feel about pics cause I would be the same way, plus it was an art sketch layout not actual live pics. Thats probley why he dosnt want me to send the pics to anyone cause you know how sanyo likes to change things, but who knows! So if I can get a chance to post them I will. Well if anyone has any info on the 8400 post it here or pics this is the first thread to get going so let the speculation BEGIN!!!! :clap:

[james2K]

:needpict:

I had to be the first one to post that^^ :D

those speculated specs sound more like a 9100 :hee: than an 8400

[Marlon_JB2]

Thanks for the info! Larger screens are VERY welcomed!

[reemusk]

with this mean a 7600?

[Bizco]

So I suppose the talk that the 8400 was the high end slim phone was bogus. Just another high end Power Ranger Sanyo. Hope an EVDO Katana isn't far behind the 6600.

[CrazyX]

:needpict:

I had to be the first one to post that^^ :D

those speculated specs sound more like a 9100 :hee: than an 8400

agreed! :tu:

[Jonathanlc2005]

so should i get rid of the 9000 for this?

[james2K]

so should i get rid of the 9000 for this?

well, yeah....it's gotta be everything listed there :hee: remember this is an 8XXX series.......the big deal will be the follow-up to the 9K :headbang2

[republicson]

so should i get rid of the 9000 for this?

I'd say no. Not until we get some more solid specs than that. Your 9000 is a great phone for now, and from what I've heard it'll be 4th quarter before the 8400 comes out anyway (oct-dec). By then you may even have a rebate available.

[azndano]

Woah! A VGA EXTERNAL screen. lol we don't even have VGA internal screens yet. talk about SPECulation. haha =P

[reemusk]

lol....this sounds like some concoction of everything we've whined about for the past 2 years in a phone, only upgraded, cheaper, and a higher quality product.


what's that tell you?

[pacman9900]

I'd say no. Not until we get some more solid specs than that. Your 9000 is a great phone for now, and from what I've heard it'll be 4th quarter before the 8400 comes out anyway (oct-dec). By then you may even have a rebate available.

well I dont know were your hearing yoru info from but the 4th quarter is for the big doggs MM-9100 and MM-7600 the MM-8400 is a late summer early fall phone trust me man just look at the previous releases of the 8000 series. Thats how sanyo operates. plus!!! I been hearing a July late august release!! I mean common its already in the sprint system RMS(any employee can check that) so it will be release in the next 3 months mark my words!

[pmb333]

Were there external music controls shown in the sketch?

[CrazyX]

i'll believe it when i see pics!

[zenaa96]

I look forward to seeing this when it comes out. Would love it if the Speculations become the real deal.

[pacman9900]

I look forward to seeing this when it comes out. Would love it if the Speculations become the real deal.

Love it>??? Man I will sell my MM9000 on ebay so fast if all the speculations is legit I always wanted optical zoom and 2MP camera I love real clear pics (helps me on ebay LOL) and transfering data through bluetooh is tight

[pacman9900]

Were there external music controls shown in the sketch?

naw just a speaker and flash shield, its a different design layout from previous sanyo but looks a little similiar basically you can tell its a sanyo also some text on the front cant really see what it says

[nancito]

Woah! A VGA EXTERNAL screen. lol we don't even have VGA internal screens yet. talk about SPECulation. haha =P

I'm not sure if by "we" you mean the USA or the world, but vga phones (internal screen) do exist, just not in the USA- http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/sharp-904sh-worlds-first-vga-cellphone-167632.php

[tippin44s]

I'm not sure if by "we" you mean the USA or the world, but vga phones (internal screen) do exist, just not in the USA- http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/sharp-904sh-worlds-first-vga-cellphone-167632.php


wow......that wont make it here for years

[Marlon_JB2]

I'm not sure if by "we" you mean the USA or the world, but vga phones (internal screen) do exist, just not in the USA- http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/sharp-904sh-worlds-first-vga-cellphone-167632.php
Americans are slow to adapt to technology. Eager, but slow. I know some people my age who don't know how to use a computer properly to save their life.

EDIT: I know that doesn't sound right, but it's 2AM and you get the point. ;)

[Jonathanlc2005]

9100 need to come out ASAP

[rjsommer]

When will we ever see bluetooth and readylink on one handset? I might have to pick one or the other.

[tippin44s]

9100 need to come out ASAP

im waiting for the 7600....

[Mayimbe87]

:needpict: , thats my input :)

[Jonathanlc2005]

ok this is my input on this VGA screen. im not saying that it wont happen but honestly i dont believe in anyway possible it will have that screen. the 9000 has a QVGA screen and if anythign, the 8400 will have a qvga. its a middle type phone, not a high end phone. if it was VGA, it would be a 9100 because its high end phone. but for example, the evo X vs. the eclipse ralliart. the eclipse ralliart wil have AWD but for a performance car, 400 horsepower should be in the evo, not the eclipse. or else its competeing againts itself. so if you looking for VGA, look in the 9100 not in the 8400. but i know sprint would be the first since there the first in everything

and besides, QVGA was just introduced

[Marlon_JB2]

QVGA resolution was just introduced........ here around the year of 2003 (I *think*). It's most certainly nothing new to the entire cell phone world. :D

[Jonathanlc2005]

yeah i know... but 3 years is still considered "just introduced"

[nancito]

i agree, more phones will likely need to be qvga before the quantum leap is made to vga phones or else consumers (besides phone freaks like us) won't know that there is a difference.

[MyGosh]

Since the 6600 has all of those semi-amazing specs, I guess it's safe to assume that the 8400 will follow up pretty well. :headbang2

[mobleaudio]

ok, so there has been a good amount of buzz about the upcoming 9100, is this going to be the same as the fabled 5700, or is that a different phone altogether? if it is seperate is the 9100 a higher end phone than the 5700? and is there any kind of speculation about the 7600? specs, looks anything?

[james2K]

ok, so there has been a good amount of buzz about the upcoming 9100, is this going to be the same as the fabled 5700, or is that a different phone altogether? if it is seperate is the 9100 a higher end phone than the 5700? and is there any kind of speculation about the 7600? specs, looks anything?

it's all a phone junkie's dream at this point :hee:, nothing concrete has been leaked yet

[Dubspoon]

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I can't see myself upgrading until I get a full rebate

[INTERNET2000]

I wonder if the 8400 will have EV-DO?!?

[Mantue]

Yeah man, I love big fonts, and different colors!!! Sanyo 9000 4 life yeah man!!!

[pacman9900]

I wonder if the 8400 will have EV-DO?!?

no need to wonder buddy after the only evdo phones that sanyo has have :lol: been discontinued im almost sure it will have evdo!!!

[INTERNET2000]

no need to wonder buddy after the only evdo phones that sanyo has have :lol: been discontinued im almost sure it will have evdo!!!

I certainly hope so...I would like to see Sanyo be on the front line with new phones and gadgets instead of lagging months behind (at least this is how I feel about it).

[AgentJ]

The OP of this thread is dreaming. VGA external display? Riiiight.

The 8400 is essentially a Readylink version of the samsung a920, but with the same tired design.

[NateFredricksen]

In working for RadioShack, I did get to see the Powerpoints a while back, the same powerpoints, likely, that showed the Katana. The so-called "known" specs are essentially correct, but not quite, based purely on memory though. Let us remember how sanyo is...They could always change their mind as they have already. I'll explain.

This Powerpoint presentation several months ago was given by Sanyo Representatives at a sprint meeting for RadioShack Managers and their Assistants, as well as some other select employees. Being an Assistant, I was there for it, when they showed, I think it was four phones. Everyone knows about the Katana, so we won't go there. One was the 8400, which I'll get to. The other two were the 2400, and an upgraded scp-200 I believe. That one I dont think I payed too much attention to.

What they told us was their biggest thing, being a japanese company, is color choices. They love that over there, thats why the 8300 was such a success, and they plan to keep it that way. They are also known for their big, awesome speakerphones, and generally for readi-link. That was the coolest part of the Katana I remember, the fact that it was slim and a walky-talky.

However, seeing that the 2400 was released, I am somewhat disapointed, because the Rep told us that their next line was supposed to be all internal antennas. The pictures I saw at the meeting were indeed internal, yet, seeing it now that its released, we can clearly see they changed their mind on that feature. Maybe they had performance problems, who knows, but thats the case regardless.

That brings us to the 8400. In short, the presentation said that it would indeed be everything the 8300 is, plus bluetooth. New colors, faceplates, same great speaker and Voice recorder, etc. It didn't look any bigger or smaller however, so I'm not sure where that info is coming from. They did NOT however, mention an Mp3 player, or expandable memory. Again, they could change their mind at any time, but this seems faily solid. It would be nice if they followed through with the internal antennas, but, we'll see, I suppose.

More than likely, we wont see the Mp3 on the 8400. maybe on the next in the 9000 series, that seems more likely. Logic would tell us that as long as they have the series system that they have, there has to be something that the step up has to sell it. The car analogy earlier by jonathanlc2005 was well put.

Buy one phone that is just a phone. Upgrade, and get an external lcd and readilink. upgrade further to get the camera, camcorder, bluetooth and the like. thats the 8400. Upgrade to the 9100 is it? and get the removeable card slot, and likely a bigger screen. Then jump into the new market and throw in a slightly lower end version of the 8000 series, and make it slim. Interesting choice, we'll have to see how that plays out. Thats all I know, after babbling on for who knows how long now. I hope people have the patience to read all of this, but it will prove interesting over the next few months, I assure you.

[kg4onj]

:clap: Nice post! Thanks!

It seems to me that things are following a pretty logical order as far as release times and all for the Sanyo phones. It wouldn't necessarily be a good business move for Sanyo to release all their new phones at once (as bad as we would all like for them to!).

That said, since I am in dire need of a new phone (been with the 4050 for 2.5 years!) I am surprised that Sanyo currently has no high-end feature-rich phone available on the shelves at my local Sprint store. I have always liked Sanyos (my first two phones were Sanyos and my wife has used them since we signed on with Sprint over seven years ago).

At this point, it's obvious that Samsung and LG are taking all of the market share for the high-end phones on Sprint. This in turn seems like not such a great business decision. It's one thing to discontinue the 9000, but I'm not sure why they would do that without having a fairly immediate replacement for it. I mean, aren't we probably looking at a solid 8-12 months between the time that the 9000 was officially discontinued and when we will see a successor? That's 8-12 months of people who are in the market for a high-end phone (like me!) will purchase another manufacturer's product. Is the 9000 a fair competitor to the Fusic and/or the 920? Maybe, maybe not but it would at least be a choice.

Anyway, just my $.02. I'm really looking forward to the 8400 and beyond from Sanyo. Hopefully my 4050 will last that long - it has well over 63,000 minutes on its life timer!

[Deval]

I think we should wait...specs are known to change...and no one really knows what it is, and those who do, wont say it

[DigitalFreik]

Sanyo MM-8400 is coming out in the next few months [/SIZE]

Official specs(Confirmed)
-will have removable faceplates like 8300 NOT QUITE
-will come in colorways of Black/Blue/White CORRECT
-will have bluetooth CORRECT
-will have camera and camcorder CORRECT
-screen resolution and size will be larger than 8300 CORRECT
-Will Have Mp3 CORRECT

Speculations(Not confirmed)

-2.0 Mega Pixel NOPE
-tranferable data thru Bluetooth SORT OF
-optical zoom NOPE
-external VGA display NOPE
-4.5 hour battery life NOT QUITE
-Mini SD card slot CLOSE; MicroSD
-30MB internal memory CLOSE ENOUGH


The camera will be 1.3 megapixels with a flash and NOT 2.0MP. There will be NO optical zoom.

The currently planned bluetooth profiles are headset, handsfree, car-kit, DUN and object push. Though those could change between now and launch. This is the same for the "Katana."

The main display is a QVGA 2.0" TFT beauty. The sub display is a 1.0" 65k TFT 96x64.

The rated battery life for the standard battery will be 3.5-4 hours of talktime.

This is an EV-DO Power Vision device and as such is digital dual-band (no AMPS).

This phone has an EXTERNAL antenna.

This phone will be ReadyLink(TM)-enabled. It will never communicate with the Nextel DirectConnect platform/phones, nor any next-generation walkie-talkie services that be forthcoming.

The faceplates click on the front of the phone almost like a cover, but you are not taking anything off the phone to put one on. They are called "FaceMasks."

It will support MP3's just like the 9000 and 5600 do. Load them on the memory card and play them through the phones media player (browser). There will not be external controls. It also will not have the FM transmitter nor A2DP like the Fusic.

The phone is essentially the same size and shape as the Sanyo 3100.

Expect launch to be mid-to-late September. Pricing details are still TBD.



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All information contained in this post is for educational purposes. None of it shall be used to change buying decisions. Any information posted here shall not be shared with others.

[Deval]

I guess someone missed the memo

[james2K]

guess I was sorta right from earlier....looks like a 'non-rugged' 7500 with the new hinge, and front design.

Thanks for the truth and the pic DigitalFreik!!

[josh33_unc]

[QUOTE=DigitalFreik]http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8653/8400b11bg.th.jpg (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=8400b11bg.jpg)
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finally! :headbang2 :clap:

[james2K]

[QUOTE=DigitalFreik]http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8653/8400b11bg.th.jpg (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=8400b11bg.jpg)
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finally! :headbang2 :clap:

you said it mang :headbang2 my 9k is a bit worried, but the 9.1 has gotta be a homer if this is the 8400....now the waiting game for that phone :irked:

[Ovaltine224]

i dont liek the inside. outside looks same sanyo style but nice

[Bizco]

The bright side is that I can officially unsubscribe from this thread. The 8400 specs looked great on paper...but design is important to me...and looks like Sanyo pumped all their $$$$ into function and put into another kid-toy-looking Power Ranger phone. Hope a Sanyo slim EVDO is in the works.

[r0fl]

cool stuff

[thingnblah]

The bright side is that I can officially unsubscribe from this thread. The 8400 specs looked great on paper...but design is important to me...and looks like Sanyo pumped all their $$$$ into function and put into another kid-toy-looking Power Ranger phone. Hope a Sanyo slim EVDO is in the works.

oh no god forbid they be concerned with function rather than form, those bastards . . . . . . . .

[Bizco]

oh no god forbid they be concerned with function rather than form, those bastards . . . . . . . .

I work hard for my money. I make no appologies for wanting to spend money on a gadget that's functional AND cool looking. :headbang2

[james2K]

that's sanyo right there...function over form

then they try to do form but we get a phone like the katana....definitely form over function

i will say that if you really want form and function (which is subjective, I think my 9000 looks cool) you may have to look elsewhwere.

[dm33]

Seems like the Fusic is the only game in town. The 8400 specs don't sound as impressive as the currently available Fusic. Why bother to wait? My hangup with the Fusic is that I don't get much of a corporate discount on it. If the price drops I'll get one.

[Deval]

some people dont buy LG...others, want the Sanyo speaker phone...not every phone will please everyone

[tallone09]

kinda like this phone hope it comes soon.

[Wayne 1]

I trust Sanyo to design their new phones intelligently and not just follow the herd. Focus on quality please!

[KAT]

[QUOTE=josh33_unc]

you said it mang :headbang2 my 9k is a bit worried, but the 9.1 has gotta be a homer if this is the 8400....now the waiting game for that phone :irked:
Well, my 9k won't be worried until this 9100 arrives. The 8400 does seem to be a nice phone, and sounds like a good choice for people who could never get their hands on a 9k, or people who simply want a upgrade. But if you already have the 9k, I don't see this really being worth the switch, imo. But I can't wait to get pics/specs on whatever the 9k's successor is, no doubt about that.

[james2K]

[QUOTE=J2K]
Well, my 9k won't be worried until this 9100 arrives. The 8400 does seem to be a nice phone, and sounds like a good choice for people who could never get their hands on a 9k, or people who simply want up upgrade. But if you already have the 9k, I don't see this really being worth the switch, imo. But I can't wait to get pics/specs on whatever the 9k's successor is, no doubt about that.

oh I agree completely, hence teh bit worried in my post

now if i can get my hands on one without losing the 9K, even better :D

[Marlon_JB2]

2.0" screen?!?!?!?!?! :) :) :)

[Carterism]

some people dont buy LG...others, want the Sanyo speaker phone...not every phone will please everyone

so true my dear..
this phone looks pretty nice though and loving the features so far.

[Deval]

so true my dear..
this phone looks pretty nice though and loving the features so far.
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif my boo http://4fxearth.net/phpBB2/smilies_mod/upload/2d90b895dd45ed3cc55332ea0ccf5f2b.gif

yeah I actually really like the A960...just a 'different' design

[KAT]

2.0" screen?!?!?!?!?! :) :) :)
No kidding, even the 7400 had a 2.1, WHY WHY WHY do they go smaller? I know it's not that much smaller, but it's still smaller! Either keep it the same or go bigger, but don't go backwards. Every little bit counts on screens that are small anyway, come on.....

[EliteSoja]

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2.0" screen?!?!?!?!?! :) :) :)
No kidding, even the 7400 had a 2.1, WHY WHY WHY do they go smaller? I know it's not that much smaller, but it's still smaller! Either keep it the same or go bigger, but don't go backwards. Every little bit counts on screens that are small anyway, come on.....

Im Confused. This Is The 8400 We Are Talking About Right? Theyre Not Going Backwards. What Size Screen Does The 8300 Have?

[james2K]

ehh, IMO a 2.0" QVGA will look great on an MM-8400, the follow-up to the MM-8300.

this is an 8XXX series, evolutionary not revolutionary.

Even the 9000 has a 2.1" QVGA, who's going to notice the .1 of an inch really, esp those of us with 9K's who "can't go back"

This 8400 is getting me excited for whatever sanyo brings for the replacement of the 9000, because traditionally the 8XXX series gets last years 5XXX series features. Then they come with something new and better in the 5XXX (or 9XXX now) to make the 8XXX series look old.

[Marlon_JB2]

No, you're confused! I'm *HAPPY* that the 8400 has a larger screen than the 8300! The 8300's screen is only 1.8"!

[james2K]

you're happy as am I, "IMO a 2.0" QVGA will look great on a MM-8400"

[KAT]

No, you're confused! I'm *HAPPY* that the 8400 has a larger screen than the 8300! The 8300's screen is only 1.8"!
Yeah, my bad, I didn't know the 8300 screen was smaller, so good, they have increased the size then, I keep forgetting about following the series of phones. Hopefully the 9k's successor will do the same, although the only clam shell that I can think of that's bigger than 2.1 so far is the 4050 or the blade, which I think is 2.2, but I'm probably wrong on this to eh? If they ever release a flip with a hi rez 2.4 I'll shut up for ever about screens, I promise.

[james2K]

well KAT, here's to wishing for a 2.4" VGA resolution screen on the next high-end sanyo

that is a *dream* screen right there :drooling:

[KAT]

well KAT, here's to wishing for a 2.4" VGA resolution screen on the next high-end sanyo

that is a *dream* screen right there :drooling:
Oh yes, we can dream can't we.... :fingers: But's let's refrain from holding our breath on that one!

[nancito]

so has the 5000 series line been replaced by the 9000 series line?

[josh33_unc]

so has the 5000 series line been replaced by the 9000 series line?

probly since the 5600 was after the 5500 and the 9000 replaced the 5600. but also theres said to be a 5700 anda 9100 coming out

[Deval]

no one really knows

[josh33_unc]

no one really knows

or the ones that do know cant or wont say

[Marlon_JB2]

or the ones that do know cant or wont say
That's what I'm thinking. People just can't open their mouths. The Cell Phone Industry is like Apple. As Tight lipped as theoretically possible!

The processor industry is completely the opposite. They have roadmaps that show future products in the pipeline for years! I wish the cell phone industry was like that. The problem is... nobody would ever buy! :lol:

[MizzSprintPCS]

Does anyone have a picture of the Sanyo 8400 yet?

[KAT]

Does anyone have a picture of the Sanyo 8400 yet?
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[pmb333]

Does anyone have a picture of the Sanyo 8400 yet?

73 posts prior to this one. Good God, is it truly that hard to read 73 posts in a thread entitled Sanyo MM-8400 News Specs and Pics(COMMING SOON) to determine if pictures exist?

[pcsperson]

Was there a release date for this phone?

[Carterism]

I'm thinking it will have the same leds as the 8100/8200/8300 ..

[Deval]

2006?

[james2K]

I'm thinking it will have the same leds as the 8100/8200/8300 ..

gosh I hope not, what a way to kill the looks of a perfectly good phone :bang:

[ZUROBI3]

Well I hope that 8400 the screen would be bigger than the 7400 I'm looking fwd. to change my 7400 already

[Deval]

I'm thinking its probably the same size

[KAT]

I thought it was already determined that the 7400 was 2.1, with the 8400 being 2.0. But it doesn't matter, the QVGA will more than make up for such a small size difference.

[Deval]

I wanna see the person whos gonna complain about that .1 inch...they need to slap themselves with the phone, open LCD face up

[james2K]

:haha:

[tijkane]

Camera, bluetooth, microsd and plays mp3 makes me happy. hope this is true ;)

[Marlon_JB2]

In my eyes, every .1 inch makes a huge difference. :)

And I refuse to slap myself.

[Deval]

In my eyes, every .1 inch makes a huge difference. :)

And I refuse to slap myself.

I'm more blinder then you

[SingSongBird]

Can anyone say "FULL duplex speaker" Pleeeease Sanyo

[EliteSoja]

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Im Still Wondering Which Color I Want. Prolly The Red One

[mobleaudio]

microsd doesnt make much sense to me since you can get a much bigger (data wise) minisd. will the media player allow things like movies like we have on the current MM phones? as for the FABLED 5700 and 9100, i am DYING for some real info..much like everyone else here

[Deval]

those numbers are really meaningless though...no one knows anything about anything

[GonaGetCha]

Wow 2.0" display...a new high for an 8xxx series phone:eyeroll:

[Deval]

I'll take 2" functional phone for $300 alex

[james2K]

deval said the F word!! ooooooo

[EliteSoja]

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I Wish They Would Release This Sooner Kuz My POS Phone Is Finna Die. How Much Do You All Think Think It Will Cost? $379.99?

[PhoneJunkie]

Does anyone know if this phone will have meeting mode on it and 60 minute memo recording? I am debating on trying to scoop up a 9000 or just wait for this phone. The main reason I have been waiting this long is because I would like to have bluetooth but i still like the feature set of the 9000.

[kg4onj]

Just further confirmation that the 8400 should have bluetooth - it's listed under compatible bluetooth devices for the Dock-n-Talk from Phonelabs.

Check it out -
www.phonelabs.com

[Jonathanlc2005]

Does anyone know if this phone will have meeting mode on it and 60 minute memo recording? I am debating on trying to scoop up a 9000 or just wait for this phone. The main reason I have been waiting this long is because I would like to have bluetooth but i still like the feature set of the 9000.


meeting mode to me is 3 way calling. but seriously im threatened by my 9000.

[james2K]

isn't sanyo meeting mode called 'answer on hold' now? That's where the phone answers the call and tells the caller to hold and their call will be answered correct? I think they only called that meeting mode on the 7400. I'm pretty sure every sanyo has that feature now, even the lowly 2300 or 3100.

Tip: on a 9K or 5600, hold the side camera key while incoming call is ringing to activate this.

[KevC84]

To the person talking about microSD card not making sense it makes perfect sense. The 8000 series phone are always small. Why put a miniSD card on the phone when you can save space with a microSD card? I am hoping I can get a confirmation on wether the phone has an expandable card slot because some of the other specs i can already confirm myself. That will probably be my deciding factor.

[pacman9900]

To the person talking about microSD card not making sense it makes perfect sense. The 8000 series phone are always small. Why put a miniSD card on the phone when you can save space with a microSD card? I am hoping I can get a confirmation on wether the phone has an expandable card slot because some of the other specs i can already confirm myself. That will probably be my deciding factor. IM IVE BEEN GONE 4 A WHILE BUT IM BACK WITH GOOD NEWS IM HEARING 4RUM MY SOURCES LATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER RELEASE ON THE MM8400 AND 91K NOVEMBER 23RD SANYO M
M7600 DECEMBER 15TH IM STILL TRYNA GET SPECS BARE WITH ME FOLK NOW THAT THE A990 CAME OUT WITH THE 3.2 MEGA PIXEL I THINK SANYO GOTTA ATLEAST STEP TO 2.0 MEGA PIXEL THIS FALL AND WINTER

[josh33_unc]

IM IVE BEEN GONE 4 A WHILE BUT IM BACK WITH GOOD NEWS IM HEARING 4RUM MY SOURCES LATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER RELEASE ON THE MM8400 AND 91K NOVEMBER 23RD SANYO M
M7600 DECEMBER 15TH IM STILL TRYNA GET SPECS BARE WITH ME FOLK NOW THAT THE A990 CAME OUT WITH THE 3.2 MEGA PIXEL I THINK SANYO GOTTA ATLEAST STEP TO 2.0 MEGA PIXEL THIS FALL AND WINTER

yes, specs and maybe pics are a definite yes for these phones. mainly the 9100 and 7600. thanks for the info, 9k rocks :headbang2

[Jonathanlc2005]

Hell Yes!!! Pacman Gets Su Money

[YPG]

IM IVE BEEN GONE 4 A WHILE BUT IM BACK WITH GOOD NEWS IM HEARING 4RUM MY SOURCES LATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER RELEASE ON THE MM8400 AND 91K NOVEMBER 23RD SANYO M
M7600 DECEMBER 15TH IM STILL TRYNA GET SPECS BARE WITH ME FOLK NOW THAT THE A990 CAME OUT WITH THE 3.2 MEGA PIXEL I THINK SANYO GOTTA ATLEAST STEP TO 2.0 MEGA PIXEL THIS FALL AND WINTER


Oh yes! The 7600 is coming!
More info please!

[Wayne 1]

IM IVE BEEN GONE 4 A WHILE BUT IM BACK WITH GOOD NEWS IM HEARING 4RUM MY SOURCES LATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER RELEASE ON THE MM8400 AND 91K NOVEMBER 23RD SANYO M
M7600 DECEMBER 15TH IM STILL TRYNA GET SPECS BARE WITH ME FOLK NOW THAT THE A990 CAME OUT WITH THE 3.2 MEGA PIXEL I THINK SANYO GOTTA ATLEAST STEP TO 2.0 MEGA PIXEL THIS FALL AND WINTER


Oh yeah I'm waiting with baited breath for the new Sanyo's, Sprints BEST phones. One of my local Sprint store reps brought out the store display materials for the 8400 just to show them to me about 2 weeks ago. :clap:

[josh33_unc]

Oh yeah I'm waiting with baited breath for the new Sanyo's, Sprints BEST phones. One of my local Sprint store reps brought out the store display materials for the 8400 just to show them to me about 2 weeks ago. :clap:

shoulda took pics, or next time ya go, see if ya can take us some pics. and yeah i texted sempregatto/kat and j2k bout this thread and pacmans post cuz i knew theyd wanna see the new update news.

[pkiphd]

2megs wow that'll give samsung a run for its money.

[james2K]

bring em on, got any pics or idea of what the 9100 will look like? I really hope it's smaller than the 9K.

I'll probably get flamed and bastardized by the 9K elite, but I think my phone is going bye-bye for a Fusic next week. I'm just bored with it, been over 6 months now...that's just too long for me :lol:. But what's nice is that by the time I get sick of that phone the 9100 should be out :clap:

[Tigrrre]

IM IVE BEEN GONE 4 A WHILE BUT IM BACK WITH GOOD NEWS IM HEARING 4RUM MY SOURCES LATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER RELEASE ON THE MM8400 AND 91K NOVEMBER 23RD SANYO M
M7600 DECEMBER 15TH IM STILL TRYNA GET SPECS BARE WITH ME FOLK NOW THAT THE A990 CAME OUT WITH THE 3.2 MEGA PIXEL I THINK SANYO GOTTA ATLEAST STEP TO 2.0 MEGA PIXEL THIS FALL AND WINTER
aol is sucks

aol cost to mutch

;)

[ZUROBI3]

IM IVE BEEN GONE 4 A WHILE BUT IM BACK WITH GOOD NEWS IM HEARING 4RUM MY SOURCES LATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER RELEASE ON THE MM8400 AND 91K NOVEMBER 23RD SANYO M
M7600 DECEMBER 15TH IM STILL TRYNA GET SPECS BARE WITH ME FOLK NOW THAT THE A990 CAME OUT WITH THE 3.2 MEGA PIXEL I THINK SANYO GOTTA ATLEAST STEP TO 2.0 MEGA PIXEL THIS FALL AND WINTER

Hi Pacman I love more inf. about the sanyo mm7600, I have the mm7400 and I'm looking fwd. to change it cause is not working good, I was thinking in the Katana but if the mm7600 coming out I rather to wait, also I'm entitle to get the $150 Dec. 1st. so I can wait, waiting for more inf. from you about this phones

[MizzSprintPCS]

Wirelessly posted ( Mz Sanyo MM 9000: Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone MM-9000/US/1.0) NetFront/3.1 MMP/2.0)

WHEN CAN WE SEE THE PICS OF THE PHONES

[Tigrrre]

rofl, omg more AOL'ers


note: anyone who was online in the 90's knows what i'm talking about

[Jonathanlc2005]

bring em on, got any pics or idea of what the 9100 will look like? I really hope it's smaller than the 9K.

I'll probably get flamed and bastardized by the 9K elite, but I think my phone is going bye-bye for a Fusic next week. I'm just bored with it, been over 6 months now...that's just too long for me :lol:. But what's nice is that by the time I get sick of that phone the 9100 should be out :clap:
:Puter: :realitych :badidea: :bang:

ILL PRETEND I NEVER HEARD THAT. AND IF ITS TRUE... THEN WHY?? WHY!?!?!? :weeping:

JUST WAIT TILL THE 9100

[Wayne 1]

LOL, My friend recently bought a new 9000 and loves it. I'll see if I can talk the rep into letting me take pictures of the display for the 8400. It seems a bit strange to me the store would have display materials so soon, I guess that is the case for all Sprint stores?? Or not.....

[james2K]

:Puter: :realitych :badidea: :bang:

ILL PRETEND I NEVER HEARD THAT. AND IF ITS TRUE... THEN WHY?? WHY!?!?!? :weeping:

JUST WAIT TILL THE 9100

LOL @ all the caps here (AOL'ers perhaps)

It's just something I want to think over this weekend. I want a new phone! (but how badly is the question)

[Rose4uKY]

My store didn't really know about when the 8400 would be out.. I was in there today and they said the Katana was coming to there store on the 15th in black only.. I would like to wait and get the 8400 I want bluetooth but I don't want to change my vision plan don't care about Evdo really.. I like my 10 dollar unlimited vision and text messaging plan I have now.. Rose

[Jonathanlc2005]

LOL @ all the caps here (AOL'ers perhaps)

It's just something I want to think over this weekend. I want a new phone! (but how badly is the question)


heck no im not aol, im comcast baby!!!

[tallone09]

just talked to a rep she said they show it coming out in september.

[pkiphd]

xmas time at sprint is the fall yay

[pmb333]

How about pictures. For the love of God can someone give us pictures. LOL

[james2K]

How about pictures. For the love of God can someone give us pictures. LOL

I know right?? But you have seen the picture from earlier in this thread correct?

[pmb333]

Yes, I have. It's pretty good, but I'm starved for more.

[tarpon6]

I managed to find some classified pic's of the upcomming Sanyo 8400:


http://www.grooveking.com/blog/uploaded_images/w-790327.jpg


A bit bulky but holds a signal....

[pkiphd]

Waist of time

[pmb333]

It might be funny too if 10,000 other people hadn't done that same joke on this forum before.

[zenaa96]

Ahhhh... The waiting game can drive a person insane! :coffee:

[CoreyTheGent]

I managed to find some classified pic's of the upcomming Sanyo 8400:


http://www.grooveking.com/blog/uploaded_images/w-790327.jpg


A bit bulky but holds a signal....You guys are crazy. This is a classic move, it never gets old.

[sbiz]

Wirelessly posted (Sanyo VM4500: Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone SCP-5500/US/1.0) NetFront/3.0 MMP/2.0)

Will the MM8400 be Sanyo's big holiday season release or will it come out sooner?

[pkiphd]

Its sounding like it'll just beat the holidays

[jaytv]

Sooner...much sooner. The holidays are going to be truly magical for Sanyo this year...

[sbiz]

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I share others' skepticism. The LG Fusic and Samsung A940, both with Bluetooth, are looking better everyday in the absence of a release date for a Sanyo EVDO phone with Bluetooth. Big marketing mistake!

[tallone09]

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I share others' skepticism. The LG Fusic and Samsung A940, both with Bluetooth, are looking better everyday in the absence of a release date for a Sanyo EVDO phone with Bluetooth. Big marketing mistake!

Have to agree that's reason i waiting on the 8400.

[Deval]

they just cant be released in 2 minutes...there is alot that goes on behind the scenes before a device is released.

[sbiz]

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they just cant be released in 2 minutes...there is alot that goes on behind the scenes before a device is released.

No question about that. On the other hand, businesses and many people plan their purchases ahead of time based on what is available. If Sprint knows what features the new phone will have, it should forecast a date and make it known, so it is considered.

[Deval]

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No question about that. On the other hand, businesses and many people plan their purchases ahead of time based on what is available. If Sprint knows what features the new phone will have, it should forecast a date and make it known, so it is considered.

not in the cell phone business...there is alot which goes on...also some business customers are aware of stuff...I've worked with alot of business reps and such, and I've seen some of the info.

[r0fl]

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No question about that. On the other hand, businesses and many people plan their purchases ahead of time based on what is available. If Sprint knows what features the new phone will have, it should forecast a date and make it known, so it is considered.
Sprint isnt stupid if they gave customers a forecast of things to be considered then they will lose money on the customers that are not signing up because they are "waiting". there will aways be people waiting. it's not good business for them. here's an example: EVDO rev A is launching late next month. if a small business knew this information they will naturally wait before they order 100 connection cards. Now in turn Sprint does know that some know and are not wanting to lose sales because of that. So Sprint is heavily pushing sales of connection cards NOW with a promise of the customer being able to upgrade to rev a at no cost when it is launched.

it'll make their quarterly report look alot better than if if they told what the specifics were and customers wanted to wait the following quarter

[Jonathanlc2005]

the only thing i want to know is will it extend our contracts

[dm33]

What I don't understand is why they discontinued the Sanyo 7500. They have a gap where there's no EVDO phone from Sanyo for several months. What was the problem continuing to sell the 7500 until the 8400 comes out to replace it.

[sbiz]

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the only thing i want to know is will it extend our contracts

It will, if you want the 18 month upgrade rebate. Otherwise, just buy it from the cheapest source and activate it as a replacement.

[VibrantRedGT]

What I don't understand is why they discontinued the Sanyo 7500. They have a gap where there's no EVDO phone from Sanyo for several months. What was the problem continuing to sell the 7500 until the 8400 comes out to replace it.

The 7500 is still available in stores. It will continue to sell and probably run out of supply just when the 8400 is released. The gap is being filled.

[wabone]

Pics of the 8400 were leaked in another thread on this board.

Pacman-- you wanna share the photos that you were given at the start of this thread ??? pretty please.

[MizzSprintPCS]

Does Anyone Have Any Information About The New Sanyo 9100. Trying To Get To See Some Pics Of It And See What Features That It Has. Someone Help Me Out

[ZUROBI3]

Which one is the Sanyo 9100

Does Anyone Have Any Information About The New Sanyo 9100. Trying To Get To See Some Pics Of It And See What Features That It Has. Someone Help Me Out

[Deval]

there is no such thing

[Rose4uKY]

When is the 8400 coming out?

[Deval]

I believe in a month or 2

[nancito]

Deval, I am surprised to see you post something like this. Typically you are more coy about release dates. :lol:

I believe in a month or 2

[Deval]

yeah, normally its nevember or something.

[Marlon_JB2]

Deval, I am surprised to see you post something like this. Typically you are more coy about release dates. :lol:
I think people are getting to him.

[ZUROBI3]

Hi Deval do you know something about a replacement for the MM 7400, I heard something about the MM 7600 for the end of the year from one of the sprint representative, I hope is true.

I believe in a month or 2

[Rose4uKY]

I am waiting to see what the 8400 is like.. I really want Blue Tooth and if the Katana had MM features just the AAC ringers I would of gotten a pink one.. My 150 isn't up till 7/07 only 75 right now.. So I am not sure what I am going to do.. I know there chaging the upgrade program in Sept but don't know to what..

[Jaggrey]

In an effort to consolidate all the 8400 threads... refer to this one: http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108191