Buyers Awaiting the MM-8400

[sbiz]

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I'm ready. It has the features to make me retire my VM-5400.

[s2000gtx]

i just might say forget fusic and welcome back sanyo when i resign my contract

[tbakergobuck]

I had a Sanyo 9000 when it first came out and at times I regret selling it. I was going to buy another 9000 but I wanted a compact phone with bluetooth so I got a Fusic. For the most part I'm happy with the Fusic. At times I miss having a Sanyo/QVGA so I will be trying the 8400 to see if I like it better then the Fusic.

[Wayne 1]

I'm waiting too.......... :headbang2

[Brandon]

Let's just hope some of the 9000's good points are carried over to this phone.

[tbakergobuck]

I didn't keep the Katana very long but it seemed like it had a few bugs which I was surprised because usually Sanyo is pretty good releasing phones with very few bugs if any. Hopefully the 8400 will be bug free. :fingers:

[tallone09]

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Like to know when 9000 Coming thats wha i'm waiting for.

[shamefulzero]

yeah im in line for the 8400 too. except my gf sister is getting married in august so ill be spending my mm8400 money on a suit which i guess is cool cuz it will allow me to read posts from you guys after its released! so ill get about a month in a half of reviews before i buy it. buut if its pretty much the succesor of the 9000 im getting it.

[Wayne 1]

I didn't keep the Katana very long but it seemed like it had a few bugs which I was surprised because usually Sanyo is pretty good releasing phones with very few bugs if any. Hopefully the 8400 will be bug free. :fingers:

A definite pattern, in my opinion, is developing with the very thin flip phones being more buggy than most, I think the technology is stretched to the limit (maybe beyond) in what they're trying to accomplish with these tiny phones. Now Sanyo is having problems too with the thin phones.......Hmmmm :cool:

Note the 8400 is not a "thin" phone either, apparently they can't squeeze the larger ready link? type speakerphone in a small case and possibly other components too.

[ssaifull]

I didn't keep the Katana very long but it seemed like it had a few bugs which I was surprised because usually Sanyo is pretty good releasing phones with very few bugs if any. Hopefully the 8400 will be bug free. :fingers:

Yeah, it is kind of odd. Sanyo's design are what they are, either you can live with em or you can't, but their UI taking a step back with some reported bugs is not a welcomed announcement. The 8400 will give us some indication whether the katana being released with a couple bugs was just a fluke or not.

[js5752]

I'm buying it as soon as it hits. Not sure if I'm going to try through the local stores, or if I should try to get it online from sprint.

-Jeff

[Wayne 1]

I'm buying it as soon as it hits. Not sure if I'm going to try through the local stores, or if I should try to get it online from sprint.

-Jeff


Online (telesales and.....) will get it first, I noticed when the LG550 came out, it took a while for the corporate stores to get'em.

[tbakergobuck]

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I got a 9000 at a Sprint store the 1st day tellesales got it (happens sometimes). I always check with all my Sprint stores before buying from tellesales as a last resort.

[sbiz]

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Given Telesales' refusal to confirm phone agreements immediately by email, be sure to tape Telesales conversations to protect yourself. You have little recourse if "miscommunications" occur other than beating a wall. SU is full of horror stories.:cool

[Marlon_JB2]

I remember michelle's "telesales is the devil" thread very well. :)

[sbiz]

what are these phones (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1144363#) the following was posted over at pcsintel.com
Sanyo (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1144363#) 8400 (10/1) $279.99
Samsung (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1144363#) M500 (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1144363#) - Allegro (10/1) $279.99
Blackberry (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1144363#) 8703e (10/1) $499.99
Samsung i830 (10/1) $749.99 (with i830 will have WM 5; not 2003)
Sierra AC595 (10/1) $249.99
Pantech PX-500 (10/1) $199.99
Novatel U720 USB (10/1) $249.99
Sanyo 7000 (11/5) $179.99
Sanyo M1 (11/5) $349.99
Samsung M610 Glint (11/5) $449.99
SLVR (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1144363#) (11/5) - Honolulu $289.99
Samsung Blackjack (11/5) $489.99

Well, the 8400 has coming out so close to the M1 and others, it now seems prudent to see if any of the November phones will be capable of the higher EVDO Revision A speeds.

[tbakergobuck]

I need to stay away from the Sprint store when the 8400 comes out because I'm going to try my hardest to just wait for the M1. lol

[ssaifull]

what are the leading theories as to what the M1 is? The rumored Sanyo PDA? Or the 5700/9100? I'm hoping the latter.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

theres been some posts on the site saying theres a rebate directly for the 8400 that expires at the end of the month

also a thread that says 2 new phones that come out next week other then the a900m and the 700wx so maybe the 8400 is coming out soon then we heard.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

what are the leading theories as to what the M1 is? The rumored Sanyo PDA? Or the 5700/9100? I'm hoping the latter.

well someone got confirmation that the M1 is a multimedia phone somaybe the 9100? that rock!

[VibrantRedGT]

October is too far away. I need the phone now!

[sbiz]

theres been some posts on the site saying theres a rebate directly for the 8400 that expires at the end of the month...This is the Internet. Anyone can say anything (and here at SU, they do). The Equipment Replacement Rebate Plan for all equipment is changing on 9 Sep 06 (date on the Sprint site), however, a specific rebate for the 8400 was probably a misinterpretation or an in-progress guess. Initially, Sprint insiders here initially said the 8400 was going to be a $249 phone. Now, based on www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1144633 (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1144633), it seems to have gone up to $279.

[parrott84]

This is the Internet. Anyone can say anything (and here at SU, they do). The Equipment Replacement Rebate Plan for all equipment is changing on 9 Sep 06 (date on the Sprint site), however, a specific rebate for the 8400 was probably a misinterpretation or an in-progress guess. Initially, Sprint insiders here initially said the 8400 was going to be a $249 phone. Now, based on www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1144633 (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1144633), it seems to have gone up to $279.

Nope. There was no misinterpretation, i am sitting here looking at it. The flyer says, Special offers end 9/30, save up to $150 instantly on the purchase of any Sprint PCS device. Plus, take advantage of additional mail-in savings on these select devices. It lists these phones as eligable for mail-in rebates of:
a900 ($100)
Katana ($50)
Fusic ($30)
SCP 2400 ($29.99)
RL-4930 ($29.99)
scp 8400 ($20)

Sooo....i don't think i was confused. As far as price goes the $279.99 seems resonable since that's what the 8200, and 8300 sold for. I have no inside knowledge on the price but am only going on what's resonable, however i have also heard $300 price range so i won't claim to know, only thought is was interesting what our IN-STORE COLLATORAL SAYS...

[reemusk]

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Like to know when 9000 Coming thats wha i'm waiting for.


your about a year late.

[Marlon_JB2]

Someone control me! I MUST have this phone! In white!

[shamefulzero]

someone control ME i cant wait any longer i need the phone NOW!

[VibrantRedGT]

I have (3) $100 bills in front of me. Just release the damn phone already!

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

im thinking the phone is dropping next week! i BET it does!

[Gibsohnn]

Well it has to be coming soon, because as Parrott84 posted, it is on our new mail-in rebate forms for the additional savings. You'd like to think if the mail-in expires 9/30 that we'd have it well before that, but who knows. Keep your fingers crossed.

[tbakergobuck]

I have (3) $100 bills in front of me. Just release the damn phone already!If the Sanyo M1 comes out in Dec. and is as good or better then the 8400 and 9000 are you going to get it as well? I think I'm going to try hard and try to pass on the 8400 to wait for the M1. I just don't think that I want to buy a phone this month and then buy another phone in 4 months.

[SanyoNut1031]

If the Sanyo M1 comes out in Dec. and is as good or better then the 8400 and 9000 are you going to get it as well? I think I'm going to try hard and try to pass on the 8400 to wait for the M1. I just don't think that I want to buy a phone this month and then buy another phone in 4 months.
I gotta say that all this talk about a M1 coming out Nov./Dec. sounds a little suspect. After all, Sprint discontinued the 9000 because it was too expensive, thats what I was told by Sprint. Why would they come out with another "high end" phone they dont think will sell? Just my opinion!

[VibrantRedGT]

I gotta say that all this talk about a M1 coming out Nov./Dec. sounds a little suspect. After all, Sprint discontinued the 9000 because it was too expensive, thats what I was told by Sprint. Why would they come out with another "high end" phone they dont think will sell? Just my opinion!

Price was not the issue as it sold out pretty quickly. The 9000 and Samsung A940 were EVDO test phones. They only made a limited quantity of 50,000 each. There are a lot more expensive phones that consumers have no trouble spending on.

[tbakergobuck]

I gotta say that all this talk about a M1 coming out Nov./Dec. sounds a little suspect. After all, Sprint discontinued the 9000 because it was too expensive, thats what I was told by Sprint. Why would they come out with another "high end" phone they dont think will sell? Just my opinion!Doesn't Sanyo always come out with a high end phone around Christmas time? I thought the reason why Sprint discontinued the 9000 was because they couldn't tell if people were using it as modem or something like that. Who knows for sure. I think maybe Sanyo messed up by not releasing the 8400 sooner. I've waited this long, I think I can wait another 4 months and if the M1 is not for real then I might try a motorola.

[james2K]

yeah the 5500 was the same price :lol: ;) hopefully the m1 does come out by christmas, I'll get one the first day!

I wouldn't mind trying the 8400 after it comes out....on the Fusic line!

[Jonathanlc2005]

yeah the 5500 was the same price :lol: ;) hopefully the m1 does come out by christmas, I'll get one the first day!

I wouldn't mind trying the 8400 after it comes out....on the Fusic line!

excuse me... ill be the first to get it if its the 9000 replacement. if you dare try to become first, ill use crime deterrent on you :lol: j/k lol

[Marlon_JB2]

LOL @ jonathan!

We'll see... I seem to be having mood swings about this phone. One day I want it, next day I HATE IT. I hope to make up my mind soon.

Mommy? I love you. :hee:

[james2K]

:haha: nice....like i haven't been hit by a 9K before :hee:

excuse me... ill be the first to get it if its the 9000 replacement. if you dare try to become first, ill use crime deterrent on you :lol: j/k lol

[VibrantRedGT]

I'm getting the M1 too if its supposedly the best features wise Sanyo for sure.

I've sold all my phones. I only have the 7500 right now. I need the 8400 because I need the 9000 features and the 7500 isn't cutting it. I have a 1G Transflash card in front me. Let's go already. :bang:

[reemusk]

THE 8400 IS NOT A REPLACEMENT TO THE 9000.


IT IS THE REPLACEMENT TO THE 8300!


HENCE 90 IS AFTER 84, AND THEY ARE DIFFERENT SERIES ANYWAY!!!!!


/end rant and yell

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

Ree

calm down we all know its the 9000 replacement lol thats why it a riot over the phone lol

[sbiz]

As far as price goes the $279.99 seems resonable since that's what the 8200, and 8300 sold for ... only thought is was interesting what our IN-STORE COLLATORAL SAYS...Strategically, it seems Sprint made a mistake timing all its Sanyo phones to catch the holiday season tidal wave. People have been begging for a new Sanyo all year and in Apr-July, the 8400 would have sold like hotcakes. Now, coming out 5 weeks before more advanced phones (for little more money), the 8400 will likely not get the volume sales it could have. On the other hand, that will be to the benefit of M1 sales numbers.;)

[jaytv]

Listen to me...Do I have all of your attention? Good.

All the phone junkies on here who love the 9000, will be best served to wait for the M1. That's all I can say, but trust me, that is the hot tip. Wait the two extra months and you won't be sorry!

[shamefulzero]

can someone post the specs of the 8400 again? cuz i dont remember where there were posted!

[losplatanos]

is the 8400 going to have RL?

[Jonathanlc2005]

it should have readylink if they're gunna make it able to ptt nextel this quarter

[reemusk]

it should have readylink if they're gunna make it able to ptt nextel this quarter



it will NOT PTT nextel!

[reemusk]

Ree

calm down we all know its the 9000 replacement lol thats why it a riot over the phone lol

it is not a 9000 replacement.

[Gibsohnn]

Strategically, it seems Sprint made a mistake timing all its Sanyo phones to catch the holiday season tidal wave. People have been begging for a new Sanyo all year and in Apr-July, the 8400 would have sold like hotcakes. Now, coming out 5 weeks before more advanced phones (for little more money), the 8400 will likely not get the volume sales it could have. On the other hand, that will be to the benefit of M1 sales numbers

Extremely good point. This spring was kinda dry with not much interesting hitting the market accept for the Fusic. Other than that, it's been this past xmas that we saw good stuff like the a900 and a920 and the 9000.

[Sprint Know It All]

also not only that but people are gonna be strapped fo cash during christmas this year. alot of $600 ps3's and other crap are hitting the market.

[Marlon_JB2]

it will NOT PTT nextel!
Like it matters anymore. I hardly see anybody using DirectConnect these days.

[losplatanos]

it is not a 9000 replacement.


so when is the 9000 replacement coming out? ever, maybe in 2008? 2009? :Popcorn2:

[Gibsohnn]

:headbang2 also not only that but people are gonna be strapped fo cash during christmas this year. alot of $600 ps3's and other crap are hitting the market.

That's true. But as of this moment, I have close to 2 grand set back for "phone investments" for the rest of the year. We've been diligently putting back a tad each payday in excess of our regular savings and the wife and I are going nuts when some of this stuff that is coming out hits the market. WOOHOO

[Deval]

I dont think so...I believe the 8400 will really sell, depending on how its priced.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

my friend told me the phone isnt coming in silver? that killed it for me im going to wait and see what other phones are launching!

[Carterism]

my friend told me the phone isnt coming in silver? that killed it for me im going to wait and see what other phones are launching!

You don't like the white?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/pinayee/1084851234_ORIG.jpg

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

thats nice! but is the inside all white too? and id prefer all silver the the 8300 i had for 1 day!

[tijkane]

Listen to me...Do I have all of your attention? Good.

All the phone junkies on here who love the 9000, will be best served to wait for the M1. That's all I can say, but trust me, that is the hot tip. Wait the two extra months and you won't be sorry!

Better tell us more and save some poor souls from buying the 8400. I am running out of patience to get a new phone :irked: :scare:

[Deval]

the 8400 will be a 9000, just alot more smaller

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

haha deval is now messin with us! SO it has ALL the features of the 9000? just now bluetooth?

[ViciousVixxen3]

ahhhhhhh. i love it:-) need a replacement for 9000. microphone not wokrin too well. any pics of m1. I'M SOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!! GO SANYO LOVERS!!

[Gibsohnn]

I like the white personally. It's a different color than most cellphones. Silver, black, blue, pink is becoming the norm. Lets see some freaky stuff like whites and canary yellows, and so forth.

[VibrantRedGT]

Hopefully the white comes out first because thats the one i want.

[jaytv]

Better tell us more and save some poor souls from buying the 8400. I am running out of patience to get a new phone :irked: :scare:

May patience posess your souls...really, how long is an extra month?

Think great form factor, as well as the previously leaked details...

[SanyoNut1031]

May patience posess your souls...really, how long is an extra month?

Think great form factor, as well as the previously leaked details...
Just got off the phone w/a Sprint rep. and was told by the end of the year we will see 4G phones. So I guess that PowerVision upgrade will be seen in phones before the year is out. I just read about it on Sprints site. Moto and Samsung are said to be the major suppliers. So as of right now, looks like the only Sanyo that MIGHT be 4G could be this M1. So I guess you can go with the MM-8400 sooner, or wait for the 4G phones later. Myself, my 9000 can hold me off till Xmas and see what the new 3G phones will be like. Its only a few months away, although I just wonder what the form factor will be on the M1? I dont want anything but a flip. So, Sanyo 4G by the end of 06? Thats something to get excited about! :headbang2

[Gibsohnn]

I'd say we could easily see some 4g stuff by xmas. If so, you can bet your bottom dollar I'll ATTEMPT to lay down the treo. Gonna just have to wait and see what samsung/sanyo bring to the table and I would consider MOTO if their stuff is a bit better than the garbage everyone else is carrying.

[Deval]

I would still consider the 8400 a worthwhile investment...If you think about it, its very comparable to whats out now.

[INTERNET2000]

I would like to see the Sanyo 8400 in person...Does anyone know if either the Sanyo 8400 or Sanyo M1 will be EV-DO Rev. A compatible?!?

[Deval]

I doubt it...the network isnt even live, and they dont even have any cards available

[INTERNET2000]

I thought that they recently released a network card that was EV-DO Rev. A compatible. I thought that maybe they had some phones on the way too. :)

Copied from PhoneScoop:

Sprint Launches First Rev. A Laptop Card
Aug 29, 2006, 7:46 AM source: Sprint / Sierra Wireless

Sprint today started selling the country's first EVDO Revision A-capable device, the Novatel S720 Mobile Broadband Card. The Type II PC card works on Sprint's current EVDO Release 0 network - currently covering over 153 million people - and will also take advantage of EVDO Rev. A as Sprint starts upgrading its network in coming months. By the end of this year, Sprint plans to cover 40 million people with EVDO Rev. A, and 200 million people with EVDO Rel. 0. The new Rev A. technology offers faster download speeds, much faster upload speeds, and less overall latency (delay). In a separate announcement, Sierra Wireless yesterday announced the first EVDO Rev. A card for laptops in the new ExpressCard form factor. It is expected to launch in Q1 2007.

[Marlon_JB2]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't 4G still years away?

We JUST got to REAL 3G with the release of EV-DO. 1XRTT was really considered 2.5G.

Someone knowledgeable about the subject please comment.

[Deval]

yea but that card isnt available in stores or anything. Plus, there is no Rev. A network live.

[shamefulzero]

have more pix surfaced of the 8400? like actul pix of the inside (besides the one from mobilewack!) or actul pix of the blue black phones? huh blue and black i think sanyo was thinking of brusing someone when they desided those colors JK!

[MizzSprintPCS]

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

Ok What Is The M1? Which Phone Is That?

[INTERNET2000]

yea but that card isnt available in stores or anything. Plus, there is no Rev. A network live.

Wasn't the goal to launch Rev. A in selected networks by the end of the year?!?

[Deval]

What good is a phone which works in -1 of those markets? I believe we wont see Rev. A phones till sometime in 07

[INTERNET2000]

What good is a phone which works in -1 of those markets?

True...The time is approaching for me to get a new phone under the upgrade program. I'm anticipating EV-DO Rev. A phones so that I can take advantage of the network upgrades as they become available. I'm not one to upgrade my phones often (Current Phone: Sanyo 8200)...Therefore, I'm trying to purchase a phone that will last. I would hate to buy a Rev. 0 handset now so that I can wish I had a Rev. A handset a couple months later when the Rev. A network goes live.

I believe we wont see Rev. A phones till sometime in 07

Okay...Thanks for the information! :)

Maybe the enhancements between EV-DO Revisions isn't something I should even worry about. Probably too small for the average customer to even notice.

[Deval]

Remember, Rev. A is more geared towards upload speeds (If I'm not mistaken)

[Ced91071]

Remember, Rev. A is more geared towards upload speeds (If I'm not mistaken)
:good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :urock:

[sbiz]

...SO it has ALL the features of the 9000? just now bluetooth?Here is an message that lists the features as they are known.
www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1068597 (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1068597)

[autoprime]

speaking of Rev A.. anyone know if the current power vision plans will use Rev A.. or are all us SERO users screwed?

[sbiz]

The Power Vision option will serve Rev 0 & Rev A hardware; however, Rev A trasmission capability will slowly roll out over the next 17 months. Handsets will also slowly come out that can handle Rev A. Current ones cannot.

18 days til the 8400; 53 days til the M1...:hungry:

[autoprime]

The Power Vision option will serve Rev 0 & Rev A hardware; however, Rev A trasmission capability will slowly roll out over the next 17 months. Handsets will also slowly come out that can handle Rev A. Current ones cannot.

18 days til the 8400; 53 days til the M1...:hungry:

good to know :)

[shamefulzero]

i cant beilive the phone doesnt come in silver! does anyone think they will but out silver faceplates?

[Gibsohnn]

18 days til the 8400; 53 days til the M1...

Any pics of this M1 somewhere yet? I've not been keeping up.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

was studing the white 8400 pix. if thats what the black will look like then.... cant wait. got my 200 bucks waiting

[rattler459]

just to let you know its on sanyo's website know
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/index.cfm?productID=1404

[threestepps]

Finding info on here is like trying to find hens teeth. doesn't any one arrange stuff any more, and thet search engine is really wacked.

[SkylineGuy01]

Since the 8400 is on the Sanyo website, it should be out in the next week or two, hopefully.

[SkylineGuy01]

This phone is a more small compact aerodynamic 9000, with bluetooth. I think i will hold off for the M1. I do see this phone flying off shelves.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

it comes with a silver faceplate. so dope! i cant wait till it drops im going to be first in line!

[losplatanos]

SCP-8400 Features

Bluetooth®

Enjoy hands-free, wireless communication
Supports HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP (vCard), and FTP profiles
Music

Sample and wirelessly download full-length, high-quality music from the Sprint Music Store(SM)
Transfer MP3 and unencrypted AAC/AAC+ files from a PC to the SCP-8400’s microSD memory card using an included USB cable
Manage music with Playlists using the Sprint Music Store(SM) Player
Listen to music privately with the included 2.5mm stereo headset or out loud with the embedded high-quality SANYO speakerphone
Order streaming audio programs available from Sprint, including SIRIUS Music, Rhapsody Radio and Music Choice
Streaming Video

Watch live streaming television with the optional Sprint TV Live(SM)
Watch additional optional TV/video programming with Sprint TV(SM)
Utilizing EV-DO technology, Sprint’s Power Vision(SM) Network enables streaming video to the SCP-8400 at ultra-fast speeds, providing a more clear and fluid mobile viewing experience
On Demand

“On Demand” is a unique application that allows you to quickly access the most commonly desired information. Menu items include: News, Sports, Weather, Money, Movies, Phone Directory, Maps, TV Guide, and Dictionary
“On Demand” uses your ZIP code to make the information personal and relevant to your locale
Wireless Backup

A new optional service from Sprint, Wireless Backup automatically stores your phonebook contacts on the Sprint network allowing them to be instantly updated in the event your phone is lost, stolen, or replaced
Also allows you to manage your phonebook contacts through a Sprint web page
Web

Sprint Power Vision enables faster Web browsing and Internet email access
WAP 2.0 browser
Phone as Modem

With Sprint PCS Connection Manager and the required Sprint Power Vision service plan, the SCP-8400 can be used as a mobile modem for your laptop using the included USB cable
Connect at broadband-like speeds while within Power Vision coverage areas
To download the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, please visit: http://www.sprint.com/downloads Select your PC’s operating system and then select “Sprint PCS Connection Manager for Phone as Modem/USB cables”
Themes

Personalize the SCP-8400 by downloading Sprint Themes that bundle together screen savers, customized main menus, and specialized shortcut menus
Camera

1.3 Megapixel camera
Macro setting for up-close pictures
Flash and digital zoom
Use the included microSD card along with the included USB cable to store and transfer pictures to and from a PC
PictBridge capable – connect to a PictBridge compatible printer and make photo prints without using a PC
Share pictures using Sprint PCS Picture Mail(SM) by sending to email addresses or other compatible Sprint phones
Customize your phone by assigning pictures as wallpaper, screen savers, or to contacts in your address book
Camcorder

Shoot 30-second video clips and share them with friends and family with Sprint PCS Video Mail
Shoot clips up to 120 min. long (if used with optional larger microSD memory card)
Use the included USB cable to store and transfer video clips to and from a PC
Features a 1-12 step zoom, a video light for low light conditions, and a brightness control setting
Customize your phone by assigning video clips as screen savers or ringers
Limit Use (Parental/Business Control)

Limit incoming and/or outgoing calls to all calls, phone book contacts only, or 3 “Special Numbers”
Lock Voice Calls, Ready-Link, and/or Sprint Vision services (Web access)
Lock the camera/camcorder and picture albums
For more information, click here
Dual Color LCD Displays

2.0-inch QVGA TFT LCD Main Display, 65K-color (240W x 320H pixels)
1.0-inch TFT LCD External Display, 65K-color (128W x 160H pixels)
SANYO FaceMasks

Snap on the SANYO FaceMask—a brand new way to quickly personalize your phone!
Each SCP-8400 comes with one SANYO FaceMask
Midnight Black: blue FaceMask included
Electric Blue: black FaceMask included
Powder White: metallic lavender FaceMask included
Additional FaceMasks available optionally
Other Features

Download and play exciting 3-D games
Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book (72-chord polyphonic ringtones)
Download unique images to use as screen savers or assign specific images to numbers in your address book
Java (J2ME) enabled
Walkie-talkie style communication with Sprint PCS Ready Link(SM)
Voice Recorder: Record meetings, classes or memos. The record time is only limited by the memory on the microSD card
Voice-activated dialing: up to 30 entries
Messaging: 2-way SMS (Text messaging), Picture Mail, Video Mail, Voice Mail, Email, Instant Messaging (IM), and:
Voice SMS: a messaging solution that allows you to record and send voice messages to phones and email addresses
Chat & Dating: online community applications that allow you to “chat” and meet new friends through your phone
Answer On-hold: allows you to place a caller on hold while you step out of a meeting
Call screening/answering machine mode
3-D Screensavers
“Favorites”: custom assign shortcuts to favorite menu items
Vibrate patterns: set different vibrate patterns for different types of incoming calls (Voice/Ready Link), Voicemail or Messaging
Backlit keypad
Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calendar, Countdown, Stop Watch, Calculator
Digital Dual Band: 1.9 GHz, 800MHz (AMPS not supported)
Excellent Battery Performance

Talk Time – Standard Battery (1000 mAh) = up to 4.0 hours
Talk Time – Optional Extended Battery (1650 mAh) = up to 5.1 hours
* Battery performance based on tested digital usage. Actual results may vary.

Dimensions & Weight

Unit Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.4” x 1.8” x 1.0”
Unit Weight: 3.6 oz.
Included Accessories

Travel charger
Standard battery
SANYO FaceMask
USB cable
64MB microSD memory card
Card Adapter
Stereo Headset with earbuds (used for phone calls or media playback)


Notes: Some of the above features may require Sprint services for complete functionality, including but not limited to Sprint Power Vision (SM), Sprint PCS Ready Link (SM), Sprint PCS Picture Mail (SM), Sprint PCS Video Mail (SM), Sprint PCS Multimedia (SM), Sprint Music Store (SM), Sprint PCS Wireless Backup, and “On Demand.” Downloadable games, ringers, wallpapers, screen savers, and other applications are available optionally and may require additional charges.

[losplatanos]

nice how much internal mem does it have? hope its atleast 30MB :fingers:

will it play videos at full screen? :fingers:

[sbiz]

its on sanyo's (http:///#) website (http:///#)...
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/index.cfm?productID=1404The users guide pdf (http:///#) is up too. All the detail we can want, www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/downloads/SprintSCP-8400UsersGuide.pdf (http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/downloads/SprintSCP-8400UsersGuide.pdf).

Does anyone know why the 8400 (or any other Sanyo (#) EVDO video (#) phone (#) for that matter) has a prefix of SCP instead of MM? :ninja:

[wabone]

the "buy this phone now" link off sanyo's page got me way to excited.

[Scrumptious]

nice

[NINO63004]

http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/dealer_images/index.cfm

not sure if this part was posted or not didnt want to read through it all but if you go to that link and scroll all the way down there are pics of the phone from different views and what not...


Nino

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

Does anyone know why the 8400 (or any other Sanyo (#) EVDO video (#) phone (#) for that matter) has a prefix of SCP instead of MM? :ninja:

good question! i opened the 9000 page and 8400 page on sanyo.com. put them side by side, they have the exact same features except the 8400 has more features (i.e bluetooth,themes,) so i have no idea why its scp. maybe theyll update it to MM later on? but im in line

[Guy]

One feature the 8400 lacks that is included with the 9000 is the multi colored LED. Probably not a huge deal to most but I always thought it was kinda cool on the 5500, 5600 and 9000.

[booey]

the features sound good on this phone.. but my god common already Sanyo, its the same ole tired design again.. and again, and again...

[SkylineGuy01]

[QUOTE=losplatanos]nice how much internal mem does it have? hope its atleast 30MB :fingers:

Phonescoop.com says 60MB

[SkylineGuy01]

Micro SD up to 1GB support, so the 2GB should work in the 8400 also.

[booey]

Micro SD up to 1GB support, so the 2GB should work in the 8400 also.


you cannot assume a 2GB will work.. in fact, theres a good chance that a 2GB card will not work correctly if they say up to 1GB, based on the issues with other phones and 2GB cards currently

[SkylineGuy01]

you cannot assume a 2GB will work.. in fact, theres a good chance that a 2GB card will not work correctly if they say up to 1GB, based on the issues with other phones and 2GB cards currently

I have the MM-9000 and the book says up to 1GB Mini SD and I have a 2GB Mini SD and it works fine. Never had any problems.

[booey]

I have the MM-9000 and the book says up to 1GB Mini SD and I have a 2GB Mini SD and it works fine. Never had any problems.


ok, hopefully it will work then.. considering it works in another Sanyo.. that i did't know..

but as far as LG goes, 1GB cards work, but 2GB do not.. sounds like Sanyos are good to go.. which is cool

[josh33_unc]

http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/images/PopUps/Electric-Blue.jpg
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/images/PopUps/powder-white.jpg
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/images/PopUps/Midnight-Black.jpg

from:
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/index.cfm?productID=1404

[wabone]

Was it confirmed that the LED's were green on this phone? if so, does anyone know if the entire key pad will light up on the white model given that the key pad is white with black numbers / letters a la the Fusic? If so, that would make the white model a no brainer choice.

[docbrown88]

Wish the black 8400 was all black rather than black/silver. Oh well, something for the Raiders fans :rolleyes:

I think this 8400 has everything I like about my Katana ('cept slimness) and everything I miss about the traditional Sanyos (hopefully including top reception).

This is just a guess, but I'm betting the M1 is going to be something music oriented to compete with the VZ/LG Chocolate. Yes, there's the Fusic, but it doesn't have the slick visual appeal of the Chocolate; the supposed retail pricepoint is similar, and the model, M1.. hmm.. (anyone remember sammy M100 ?) I don't see Sanyo making a PDA type device. (and what Sprint PDA device has sold that "cheap" initially?). My other guess, if Sprint decides the Fusic is sufficient as a music centric device, would be a 3MP+ cam phone to compete with Samsung a990, also on VZW.

[Gibsohnn]

Very nice looking pics. I like it. Thanks for the post!

[josh33_unc]

http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/images/PopUps/Electric-Blue.jpg
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/images/PopUps/powder-white.jpg
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/images/PopUps/Midnight-Black.jpg

from:
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/index.cfm?productID=1404

:tu: anytime

[shamefulzero]

Wish the black 8400 was all black rather than black/silver. Oh well, something for the Raiders fans :rolleyes:
.

it looks to me the inside of the black one is a goldish color on the interactive demo

[9000 BABY]

WOW!!!! I like this phone and I had to admit I didnt before so bye bye 9000. 8400 baby lol!!!!

[Deval]

yeah green keys...and think 8300 style keys

[Gibsohnn]

Ugh to the green keys. I like the Katana's blue. I just got a fusic today and I like the electric blue of the Katana keys slightly better than the fusics light blue.

[9000 BABY]

its just keys lol!!!

[Gibsohnn]

What?!?!?! Just keys?!?!?! No no no my friend, it's more than just keys. It goes as part of the very fiber of the phone's being and are part of it's ambiance! :) I may need some help here soon on this stupid phone addiction. If green keys stop me from buying another phone, then good, LOL, I need to slow it down a tad.

[9000 BABY]

question??? why when sanyo comes out with a phone someone finds things wrong with it. bluetooth was an issue now green keys damn give me a brake

[SkylineGuy01]

question??? why when sanyo comes out with a phone someone finds things wrong with it. bluetooth was an issue now green keys damn give me a brake

Because they build the best phones quality wise and they think that Sanyo phones should atleast have the same basic features as other phones have now, like Bluetooth, looks and other pointless BS. I just gotta say Rock On Sanyo :headbang2 :headbang2
Sanyo user 4 Life!!!!!!!!

[9000 BABY]

thank you :haha:

[SkylineGuy01]

thank you :haha:

Your Welcome. I have used several phones this year: A900,A920,A800 and I went in search for a 9K and finally found one and I have not had any problems with it. I bought the WX and took it back the next day just because it did not do some stuff that I could do with my 9K like PAM without a plan, Sprint T.V. I like listen to Sirius Hits 1 from my cell phone, since i have it hooked up to my cd player in the car. I will buy a WM Smartphone one day, hopefully from Sanyo.

[9000 BABY]

i think but not sure the 8400 should be better than the 9000

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

this phone is going to be just as great as the 9k if not better plus gonna have a gazillion made unlike the 9k where they only made like 400! lol. the 8400 has all the same features as the 9k plus bluetooth so it should be as good!

[9000 BABY]

If thats the case then I want one. I hope the speaker is loud not like the fusic yuck

[Gibsohnn]

question??? why when sanyo comes out with a phone someone finds things wrong with it. bluetooth was an issue now green keys damn give me a brake

It's not that when "sanyo" comes out with a phone everyone finds something wrong with it, it's that when EVERYONE comes out with a phone we can find something about it we'd change or prefer to have differently. I didn't say "Well, green keys, it's junk now", I just said that I like other options I've seen lately on other phones much better than the green, so the green keys aren't for me. So no, no "brake" given. I don't like the green. Simple as that.

[tbakergobuck]

question??? why when sanyo comes out with a phone someone finds things wrong with it. bluetooth was an issue now green keys damn give me a brakeThis is a cell phone discussion site so you would think that people are going to have there opinions. :rolleyes: Know one likes it when people say negative things about phones exspecially when the person never has even used the phone or just had it for 1 day. We just have to deal with it no matter what you think is right. It's not like you and a lot of others on this site don't bash the Fusic. :confused: For some reason I think that you will never get rid of your "perfect" 9000. :lol:

If thats the case then I want one. I hope the speaker is loud not like the fusic yuckI don't need a speaker that's going to blow my eardrums. :hee: I would rather have a clear medium speaker then a loud distorted one anyday. I've been saying that the 8400 is going to better then 9000 but for some reason you die hard 9000 lovers are in a state of denial. lol I mean come on the 9000 has been out for almost a year. Any new mid to high range phone coming out now should be as good. I think the bluetooth and the smaller size makes it better then the 9000 but that's just my opinion. It will be nice not to have to enter a few hundered contacts by hand. I just hope that the 8400 earpiece is better then the 9000. One thing that I do like about the Fusic is how clear the earpiece is compared to probably every Sanyo phone.

[ViciousVixxen3]

so no blue like the 9000 and and no LED:-( i know it sounds petty but I think that my blinking pink light is really cool whe i'm talking on the phone and as far as the color of the back light for the buttons green is ok blue would be better. but yellow would be the coolest. so maybe instead of gettin ourselves all worked up over LED and button colors we need to be thankful that there's finally something new and exciting from sanyo. but still i think i'll keep on waiting (maybe) for the ever so elusive M1. Hope it has LED!!!!!

SANYO ROCKS!!! :headbang2

PS-We need to find someone on the inside for sanyo to tease us about new products:-)

[james2K]

I've been saying that the 8400 is going to better then 9000 but for some reason you die hard 9000 lovers are in a state of denial. lol I mean come on the 9000 has been out for almost a year.

The 8400 may have bluetooth, themes, wireless backup, and a bit smaller size...but even a year later the 9000 performs better than pretty much every phone out there. There's a few with more features, but it's not always about features to some of us. Sure, I'd like an FM transmitter in my phone. Am I gonna give up something that's been working great for the last year? No, I'm not. There's phone junkies, and phone junkies, not everybody just drops a great phone for the newest coolest thing.

I really think the 8400 is gonna be a great phone. I may try one, but I have preferences. I like blue keys. I don't wanna buy another memory card. The outer LED on the 9K is cool to me and i HIGHLY doubt the 84 will include this feature. All this and my 9K is barely 2 months old. I've still gotta scratch it once or twice :hee: the only reason in my humble opinion to jump ship from the 9K for the 84 is bluetooth, and that reason is making me consider the move...but I'm not in denial, both will be great phones.

Wow, 3000th post. Time to find something else to do :lol:

[Brandon]

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The only way id change phones is if this one croaks on me, which would suck cus i just got a 2gb card for it.

[tkrandall]

I like listen to Sirius Hits 1 from my cell phone, since i have it hooked up to my cd player in the car.

How did you do that?

[tkrandall]

What does this outer LED on the 9000 do that everybody is talking about?

[graymalk707]

What does this outer LED on the 9000 do that everybody is talking about?
It can blink in multiple colors or one color when it rings, or you are talking on the phone. it also functions as the flash/camera light.

[ViciousVixxen3]

:clap: and it is soooooo cool

[shamefulzero]

phonescoop says the 8400 has a FM transmiter, what is that FM radio?

[YPG]

How did you do that?

3/32 to 1/8 inch adapter then run a 1/8 inch plug from adapter to cd player

and I can't friggin beleive RS is not going to carry this phone
I want to scream!

[9000 BABY]

the 9000 is better than the fusic no bugs so its better, and i want to hear my phone ring in loud places so yes i need a loud speaker who does'nt. Now look wise the fusic is cute but its too woman like for me. The 8400 will sell even with the green leds lol!!!! oh!!! the 9000 looked good in the football commerical lol!!!!

[james2K]

phonescoop says the 8400 has a FM transmiter, what is that FM radio?

i don't see that, and if it did the interactive demo on sanyo.com would have definitely included that....

the transmitter is on the fusic, it allows you to play your music from the phone on an FM radio

[Brandon]

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I kinda like the fusic, but as someone stated the speaker on the sanyo can't be topped.

[9000 BABY]

I played with the fusic and its a cute phone but the speaker means everything on a phone so the 9000 still out shines that phone

[SkylineGuy01]

I second that, plus the 9K would not exit out of programs/apps when you closed the phone, the 900,920, and Fusic did. It is very annoying to restart an app,program, when us accidently close the phone. This is why i took back the 920 and 900 and went on a search for a 9K.

[9000 BABY]

yes that was a problem

[josh33_unc]

I second that, plus the 9K would not exit out of programs/apps when you closed the phone, the 900,920, and Fusic did. It is very annoying to restart an app,program, when us accidently close the phone. This is why i took back the 920 and 900 and went on a search for a 9K.

:werd: :good: and roll tide! :headbang2

[tkrandall]

3/32 to 1/8 inch adapter then run a 1/8 inch plug from adapter to cd player

and I can't friggin beleive RS is not going to carry this phone
I want to scream!

Ahh - you have a plug on your CD player. I have not seen one of those in a car radio, but then again do not have any aftermarket radios.

[Gibsohnn]

My old 900 and my fusic keep the app running. The outside LCD says "application in progress" on it.

[shamefulzero]

My old 900 and my fusic keep the app running. The outside LCD says "application in progress" on it.

lol yeah me too, the a900 i got does the same thing. app still runs

[JohnnyC]

Anyone know or heard anything as to if the filesystem will be accessable on the 8400 yet or not? I know on the 8300 and 9000 it wasn't so im not getting hopes up. Just wondering if anyone may know something....and yeah...i know its not out and likely no one will know till it is and we try it... but if it IS accessable...i am for sure in on this phone!

[YPG]

Ahh - you have a plug on your CD player. I have not seen one of those in a car radio, but then again do not have any aftermarket radios.


yeah some do, some don't
sometimes there is still a plug on the back of both factory and aftermarket so you could hardwire something in
call your local brand car dealer and they should be able to tell you :)

[tbakergobuck]

the 9000 is better than the fusic no bugs so its better, and i want to hear my phone ring in loud places so yes i need a loud speaker who does'nt. Now look wise the fusic is cute but its too woman like for me. The 8400 will sell even with the green leds lol!!!! oh!!! the 9000 looked good in the football commerical lol!!!!You are one silly kid. Start saving your lunch money so one day you don't have to carry that BRICK around. :lol: You know you can put your phone on vibrate in loud enviroments right? :rolleyes: It sounds like you got some serious masculinity issues and you enjoy making stupid comments. :wavey:

[9000 BABY]

and you are a sanyo basher with that chick phone grow up and get a man phone lol!!!! the 9000 cost more than the fusic lol!!!

[james2K]

wow....will it ever end? :Popcorn2:

[9000 BABY]

im sick

[tbakergobuck]

The 8400 may have bluetooth, themes, wireless backup, and a bit smaller size...but even a year later the 9000 performs better than pretty much every phone out there. There's a few with more features, but it's not always about features to some of us. Sure, I'd like an FM transmitter in my phone. Am I gonna give up something that's been working great for the last year? No, I'm not. There's phone junkies, and phone junkies, not everybody just drops a great phone for the newest coolest thing.

I really think the 8400 is gonna be a great phone. I may try one, but I have preferences. I like blue keys. I don't wanna buy another memory card. The outer LED on the 9K is cool to me and i HIGHLY doubt the 84 will include this feature. All this and my 9K is barely 2 months old. I've still gotta scratch it once or twice :hee: the only reason in my humble opinion to jump ship from the 9K for the 84 is bluetooth, and that reason is making me consider the move...but I'm not in denial, both will be great phones.

Wow, 3000th post. Time to find something else to do :lol:I agree the 9000 is a good phone and I've owned 2 of them but I just don't care for the design/build because it's just weird to me. It's like they decided to add the sd card at the last moment. I think I just got bored with the 9000 kinda quick because I had the 5600 before it and there's not a lot of difference between the too. I think the 8400 will be a great phone as well. I really want to pass on the 8400 and wait for the M1 but I doubt I will since I usually can't keep a phone for more then 4 months. lol

[tbakergobuck]

wow....will it ever end? :Popcorn2:Yes I'm done well almost.. The kid calls me a Sanyo basher and tells me to grow up. :confused: I'm not sure who is worse, the kid or tutu but I'll play his game. Can you hear me can you hear me no you can't no you can't you know why you know why because you have muddy earpiece. :lol:

[9000 BABY]

lol!!! i cant hear your phone ring lol!!!!

[james2K]

:lol: :haha: :clap: you guys are too funny :Popcorn2:

[9000 BABY]

im done i want a 8400

[Brandon]

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I've seen tutus name all over this forum who is that?

[Gibsohnn]

One thing to keep in mind about the 9k...while it was a great phone, it has no BT. I honestly pity people who walk around having to hold their phone up to their head for hours. And if you're not holding that phone up to your head, you have cords wrapped all over the place. In the year 2006, almost 2007, everyone should be converted or converting to BT. I can't imagine holding a phone of that size to the side of my head for a 1 hour conversation, now that's ghetto.

[Brandon]

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When I had the a920 i only used bluetooth while driving but i had to have a car charger plugged in as it drains the crap outta your battery, its not needed but it helps when you need to use your hands.

[james2K]

One thing to keep in mind about the 9k...while it was a great phone, it has no BT. I honestly pity people who walk around having to hold their phone up to their head for hours. And if you're not holding that phone up to your head, you have cords wrapped all over the place. In the year 2006, almost 2007, everyone should be converted or converting to BT. I can't imagine holding a phone of that size to the side of my head for a 1 hour conversation, now that's ghetto.

any more prophecies for the future? what a ridiculous statement.


all of the sudden using a 9K is ghetto? hmmmm, that was like what, a $400 phone? sure there's no BT but at least it's not someone using some kyocera 414 on page plus cellular. now that's ghetto.


I know you work for sprint but maybe you should think twice before hitting the 'submit' button. That elitest view of cell phones doesn't apply to everyone...and yes I have 2 BT phones and 2 BT headsets.

[9000 BABY]

another 9k hater lol!!! this phone bugs peoples brain :scare:

[james2K]

yeah it wasn't meant for everybody....live and let live.

[tbakergobuck]

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When I had the a920 i only used bluetooth while driving but i had to have a car charger plugged in as it drains the crap outta your battery, its not needed but it helps when you need to use your hands.I've only owned to bluetooth phones the A900 and the Fusic. When I used bluetooth the A900 it drained the battery really quick. Bluetooth doesn't seem to effect the Fusic. I can go a few days on one charge with bluetooth always on and somewhat heavy use with the Fusic.

The 9000 should've had bluetooh and a 2 megapixel camera but Sanyo is always behind. plain and simple. Samsung has had a 2 megapixel camera out for how long now?

[Gibsohnn]

I don't HATE the 9k at all. I almost picked one up...accept it didn't have the bt feature. I thought long and hard before hitting submit and thought, yep, no bt, i'm hitting submit. It's not elitest, it's honest. It'd be like clinking onto a VHS player because you just like the look of it. Give me a break. There are 9k fanbois in here just as well as there are haters, but I am not one of the haters. The phone is fine, but it is now dated. Sure, there are plenty of phones without BT, they just don't have expandable memory and EVDO on them. The 9k is past it's time, period. Move on and quit acting like this is the god of all phones. It was nice, but the key word is WAS.

[james2K]

The 9000 should've had bluetooh and a 2 megapixel camera but Sanyo is always behind. plain and simple.

I agree with that....but you can't knock the phone because it works and it works well!

[josh33_unc]

9k and 56hunerd were superb phones, sanyo really shined with these handsets in my opinion. 84 is gonna be nice, and m1 is gonna be insane , hopefully.

*j2k, nice phones n avatar, check out mine

[Brandon]

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The 9000 should've had bluetooh and a 2 megapixel camera but Sanyo is always behind. plain and simple.

I agree with that....but you can't knock the phone because it works and it works well!

Agreed, I'd rather this phone than the a940, but an upgraded a800, now thats a different story, so long as it works as good.

[james2K]

nice josh


personally i dont think its the god of ALL phones, its not...but I think of it this way....the 8xxx always gets the hand-me-downs from the 5K (or 9K in this case) series. Most of us 9000 users get nothing but BT by going to an 8400...which may be enough for some, not for others. We're going to need something more than an 8400 to be excited.

[tbakergobuck]

I agree with that....but you can't knock the phone because it works and it works well!I'm just playen around with the kid trying to tell him the 9000 is not "perfect". lol I like the 9000 a lot and I was torn between it and the Fusic but I just prefer a smaller phone and bluetooth. It's 2006 and Sanyo still is making a phone that is the same size of the 5300 which came out 4 or 5 years ago. If I'm going to carry a big fat flip phone I would rather just rather get a pda. I prefer Sanyo's but lately they are pissing me off because they keep releasing phones with the same old design and minimal improvements. The Katana has the same camera that the 8100 had that's just unacceptable to me.


The 9k is past it's time, period. Move on and quit acting like this is the god of all phones. It was nice, but the key word is WAS.I completely agree with you.

[Gibsohnn]

The M1 should satisfy the 9k users needs. It's just frustrating to have 9k users bash every single other phone that hits the market to defend their phone. It's ridiculous. While some posters say "the speaker phone is better than the fusics" then I say that the BT on the fusic is better because it simply has the feature. I say that it's just as reliable and of good quality. I say the fusic is lighter and easier to carry. But the 9k was still a good phone in my opinion, but I hate that 9k lovers just bash everything that hits the market when they're holding a 1 year old handset missing features that even 50 dollar phones come with now.

[josh33_unc]

btrav, what part of ky you in? louisville, with the lockline office, lex in the big city? hook me up with some backside m1 info exclusive to a fellow ky bro :lol:

[james2K]

I can't speak for all 9000 users, but the sig bar does speak for itself....had a fusic, gave it to the girl...she likes it better than I do. I actually prefer the sanyo interface to the one on the fusic too. It sucks, but the Sanyo v. everything battle has been going on forever, and will probably never end. But I really, REALLY, hope that Sanyo gives us an all-new, incredible phone in the M1 or I'll be sorely disappointed.

[tbakergobuck]

The M1 should satisfy the 9k users needs. It's just frustrating to have 9k users bash every single other phone that hits the market to defend their phone. It's ridiculous. While some posters say "the speaker phone is better than the fusics" then I say that the BT on the fusic is better because it simply has the feature. I say that it's just as reliable and of good quality. I say the fusic is lighter and easier to carry. But the 9k was still a good phone in my opinion, but I hate that 9k lovers just bash everything that hits the market when they're holding a 1 year old handset missing features that even 50 dollar phones come with now.:good:

EDIT

I think it's funny how people bash the Fusic by saying it's a "girly" phone. The Fusic has a clear earpiece, great reception, and it's battery is probably the best out of all the EV-DO phones so for the most part I'm satisfied with it. I really need to just stay away from the Sprint store untill the M1 comes out but I know I'll probably pick up a 8400 just because I want a new toy. lol

[9000 BABY]

I WAS PLAYING WITH THE OLD MAN LOL!!! I like the fusic its a nice phone but sanyo is not behind its sprint. I wonder how many people are going to buy sanyos now that a highend phone has bluetooth????

[w7excursion]

I have no use for blue tooth and the headsets look like futuristic hearing aids. I will skip the 8400 and look forward to something better. Hopefully it will be made by Sanyo. :fingers:

[SkylineGuy01]

I played around with the Fusic and i kinda liked it, but the screen needs to be better, the 5600 and 9K screens are bad ass. I also like the Sanyo UI better than LG and Samsung. Although Samsungs is more customizable then the Sanyo.

[9000 BABY]

tbakergobuck i was just playing its only a phone :headbang2 your a cool guy

[josh33_unc]

the FEMALE mgr at the sprint store here said they call the a920 the male phone and the fusic the female phone (and i had my fusic on me). they closed at 7 on thursday, my last off day, i was there till 7:15 updatin her on new stuff, and showin her phones on SU and pcsintel.

[tbakergobuck]

I played around with the Fusic and i kinda liked it, but the screen needs to be better, the 5600 and 9K screens are bad ass. I also like the Sanyo UI better than LG and Samsung. Although Samsungs is more customizable then the Sanyo.Yea that's one thing I don't like about Sanyo phones is that you can't change the directioal pad buttons. The LG's are also customizable. Another thing that bothers me with Sanyo's is that they only have 9 speed dials and they have a browser page limit or whatever it's called. When I viewed a sprintusers wap thread on the 9000 that had a few pictures in it you could see the first picture but the other pictures would not show up because of the page limit. I don't have that issue with the Fusic.

[Brandon]

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I don't think a phone is girly unless its pink and has sparkly stickers on it, and even some guys have pink phones(i just choose not to get too close to them)

[Deval]

you 2 need to just get a hotel room and figure it out...seriously...its a ****ing cell phone...if you get off on it, then professional help is needed

[9000 BABY]

pink yuck

[Brandon]

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I played around with the Fusic and i kinda liked it, but the screen needs to be better, the 5600 and 9K screens are bad ass. I also like the Sanyo UI better than LG and Samsung. Although Samsungs is more customizable then the Sanyo.Yea that's one thing I don't like about Sanyo phones is that you can't change the directioal pad buttons. The LG's are also customizable. Another thing that bothers me with Sanyo's is that they only have 9 speed dials and they have a browser page limit or whatever it's called. When I viewed a sprintusers wap thread on the 9000 that had a few pictures in it you could see the first picture but the other pictures would not show up because of the page limit. I don't have that issue with the Fusic.

I get an insufficient memory error.

[tbakergobuck]

tbakergobuck i was just playing its only a phone :headbang2 your a cool guyThat's cool I had a bad day today so I'm a little cranky tonight. :lol: I want this phone ASAP but I think it got cancelled. :bawl:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/index320.jpg

[Brandon]

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you 2 need to just get a hotel room and figure it out...seriously...its a ****ing cell phone...if you get off on it, then professional help is needed

who were you referring to?

[9000 BABY]

deval i said i was playing with him. He has a nice toy

[9000 BABY]

tbakergobuck thats a nice phone

[Brandon]

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[/QUOTE] I want this phone ASAP but I think it got cancelled. :bawl:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/index320.jpg[/QUOTE]

phone scoop has an article about that phone, they were testing a new tv service.

[SkylineGuy01]

you 2 need to just get a hotel room and figure it out...seriously...its a ****ing cell phone...if you get off on it, then professional help is needed

hahaha!!!!!!!!! too funny

[Deval]

yeah I'm getting banned for that one...I know it

[9000 BABY]

lol

[Jonathanlc2005]

lol

[james2K]

i think us phone junkies just need our fix, hence the crankiness. It's been a long, long time since the first round of PV phones, and we've had a summer of Fusics and Katanas. Although those phones are in different leagues, it's all we've gotten. We need a stronger buzz than those two phones are offering, although the Fusic is really nice.

Come christmas we'll all be happy again, after we've gotten our fix of the new handsets. Then next summer will come and by mid september this discussion will come about again with the impending release of the 8500, a rehashed M1.

btrav, i mean no disrespect in my postings. i try to be as friendly to everyone here as i can. the main thing was the use of the ghetto term, that got me going. i do apoligize.

What a crazy night on SU. That was fun guys...now the girl is home so I gotta play boyfriend now :wavey:

[Brandon]

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yeah I'm getting banned for that one...I know it

:laughing:

[SkylineGuy01]

[QUOTE=Deval]yeah I'm getting banned for that one...I know it[/QUOTE

Shall we place bets on wether or not Deval gets band. The winner gets a brand new 8400 :rolleyes:

[james2K]

deval, banned? never :hee:

[Deval]

naa man...its just...people ***** about every little thing about the phones...oh man, the color is too bright, the hinge pinches my finger, waa waa waa...seriously...its a phone...makes and receives calls, and in my case, plays Family Guy all day at work to humor me.

No phone is perfect...those who believe that are lying to themselves...its a matter of what suits your needs the best. Thats all.

[SkylineGuy01]

This has to be the funniest night ever on SU.com (Is everyone sober, cause it sure doesnt seem like it).

[9000 BABY]

i had one or two oh three lol!!!

[Deval]

naa dude...personally...this girl that told me all this stuff ended up bouncing on me...ran back to her ex...figured thats what made her more happy...so whatever...sorry for posting that...thats Jersey style...straight up, no BS :)

[SkylineGuy01]

Screw t.v. if we ever need some good entertainment, we just need to have someone piss you off Deval.

[Brandon]

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i had one or two oh three lol!!!

The mods are goin to ban you for TUI.

[Deval]

You have no idea...but I'm gonna stop...I'll get banned before night is over.

[Brandon]

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You have no idea...but I'm gonna stop...I'll get banned before night is over.

We don't need that, who else are we gonna run to for faq's?

[SkylineGuy01]

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The mods are goin to ban you for TUI.

:clap: :clap:

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

so any news on a release date sooner then oct 1?

[Deval]

nevermber

[Brandon]

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I'd stick with that release date for now, someone May get one earlier than that, or they'll lie and say they have it when they really don't and won't post pictures because their camera just broke, then it will magically get fixed two days after its official release.

[Deval]

:lol: :good: true that man

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

well i am chillin with my a900 until it drops! then im going to give the a900 to my brothers gf. BTW if i give it to her and since its after 9.9.06 she wont lose her 150 will she?

[NONAME]

I don't HATE the 9k at all. I almost picked one up...accept it didn't have the bt feature. I thought long and hard before hitting submit and thought, yep, no bt, i'm hitting submit. It's not elitest, it's honest. It'd be like clinking onto a VHS player because you just like the look of it. Give me a break. There are 9k fanbois in here just as well as there are haters, but I am not one of the haters. The phone is fine, but it is now dated. Sure, there are plenty of phones without BT, they just don't have expandable memory and EVDO on them. The 9k is past it's time, period. Move on and quit acting like this is the god of all phones. It was nice, but the key word is WAS... :good: ......ala the 4050, as well ;)

[Marlon_JB2]

Damn it, I missed the drama again!

Why wasn't I notified? :hee:

[sbiz]

I don't HATE the 9k at all. I almost picked one up...accept it didn't have the bt feature ... The phone is fine, but it is now dated.Couldn't agree more. As I held a 9K in a Radio Shack I was an inch for buying it too; but, except for EVDO, it didn't do much more than my 3 year old VM4500. Bluetooth made me wait. The next step I'll look for after Bluetooth is Rev A and videoconferencing. We only get a $150 rebate every 24 months. Might as well get something substantially new for it.

The 8400 is scheduled to be here in 21 days. At this point though, I'm going to wait to see the specs on the M1 before buying it. If the M1 is Rev A. It'll be worth waiting for as I imagine private mobile videoconferencing software will be out shortly after Rev A fields.:cool:

[9000 BABY]

wow here we go about the 9000 :haha:

[shamefulzero]

yeah lets stop talking about the 9000 its old news once the 8400 drops we are all going to say 9000 who?

[9000 BABY]

yes please

[YPG]

oh 21 days
I need a new toy

[josh33_unc]

oh 21 days
I need a new toy

guess the other toy's batteries ran out :p

[Sprint Know It All]

yeah lets stop talking about the 9000 its old news once the 8400 drops we are all going to say 9000 who?
:haha: good point. im working on a custom black 8400 avatar right now.

[YPG]

guess the other toy's batteries ran out :p

you always run My batteries out ;)

[Deval]

you 2 want a room? :lol:

[josh33_unc]

you 2 want a room? :lol:

quiet you, more hotel comments outta you and you know where you will go :p

[Brandon]

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Is there a real noticeable difference between 65k and 262k color screens?

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

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Is there a real noticeable difference between 65k and 262k color screens?

good question i was wondering that same thing i like the way the Blades colors look compared to the blade what does 65k look like?

[Marlon_JB2]

There is a difference. Colors are much more deeper... things aren't so faded looking.

But to the average user, nobody's gonna notice a thing.

We here at SU are not average users. :D

[james2K]

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I Can tell a difference between my 9k and Katana, but both are still nice

[rjsommer]

Another review from phonemag that says the release date is 10/1. I know it's not new news.


http://www.phonemag.com/index.php/weblog/read_more/20060913sanyo_announces_the_sprint_power_vision_sc p_8400/

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

There is a difference. Colors are much more deeper... things aren't so faded looking.

But to the average user, nobody's gonna notice a thing.

We here at SU are not average users. :D

thats for sure, ive payed more attention to my phone quality,since ive joined here. the 8400 its going to be TV enabled! so it should be as colorful as the blade, with is 262k colors so it looks sharp! well see what happens

[Brandon]

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There is a difference. Colors are much more deeper... things aren't so faded looking.

But to the average user, nobody's gonna notice a thing.

We here at SU are not average users. :D

Now that you mention it, i went to a sprint store and looked at the Katanas screen, and the 9ks screen and i did notice a difference, my phones screen did look better.

[9000 BABY]

I saw a review on cnet and no I dont like it. Yes that green is ugly lol!!! The 9000 still is better :clap: so im going to keep the 9000 with the jabra bluetooth lol!!!!

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

what i dont understand is if sprint has the technology pack 262k colors into a phone, which the A900, 9000 proves it then why dont the require all upcoming phones to have 262k in colors?

[thebean]

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My guess is they wanted to keep the manufacturing costs down.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

would there be a way to upgrade the colors to 262k with the 60 MBs that are availible?

[9000 BABY]

after looking at the video on cnet i dont know about this phone or maybe i would have to see one in person

[james2K]

what i dont understand is if sprint has the technology pack 262k colors into a phone, which the A900, 9000 proves it then why dont the require all upcoming phones to have 262k in colors?

because i'm 99% certain this phone and katana share the same screen....or as said eariler, to lower manufacturing costs...and there's no way you can upgrade your screen hardware short of trying to install a 9K screen in that phone....but i never told you to do that :p

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

whats the link to the video for the 8400

[rjsommer]

http://reviews.cnet.com/Sanyo_SCP_8400_midnight_black/4505-6454_7-32069581.html



whats the link to the video for the 8400

[sbiz]

Seems Sprint/Sanyo are doing a very well measured roll-out to build the hype reaching markets in and outside Sprint. I imagine it will cause a race to get the first wave of inventory.

Makes me think the M1 won't be out on Nov 5 as early intel has indicated. There isn't that much time to build a similar excitement as the preliminary specs haven't even been released. On the other hand, perhaps Sprint feels the Christmas buying wave won't require as much hype.
15 days the 8400 release. 45 til the M1 (maybe).:hungry:

[booey]

after looking at the video on cnet i dont know about this phone or maybe i would have to see one in person

i feel exactly the same way after watching the video... it just looks like a cheap phone, and a clone of all the older Sanyos out there.
and that changeable faceplate makes the whole package seem cheap, and toyish..

just my opinoin of course

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

so went to sprint today, played with the katana and the 3100 side by side because they both have 65k in color. it seemed as though the katana was sharper in the color and the 3100 was grainy. here are the specs for the two:

katana
Type: TFT
Size
Refers to the width and the height of the display Size: 240 x 320 pixels
Colors
Shows the number of colors that the display supports Colors: 65536

3100
Type: STN
Size
Refers to the width and the height of the display Size: 128 x 160 pixels
Colors
Shows the number of colors that the display supports Colors: 65536

i assume the STN means standard? what does TFT stand for? and can someone explain the pixel numbers for me. if the 8400 display is like the katana i think i can live with that.

[shamefulzero]

yeah after seeing the video off of Cnet im sold on it. IF it not 379.99 if it is forget it.

[Malibu]

so went to sprint today, played with the katana and the 3100 side by side because they both have 65k in color. it seemed as though the katana was sharper in the color and the 3100 was grainy. here are the specs for the two:

katana
Type: TFT
Size
Refers to the width and the height of the display Size: 240 x 320 pixels
Colors
Shows the number of colors that the display supports Colors: 65536

3100
Type: STN
Size
Refers to the width and the height of the display Size: 128 x 160 pixels
Colors
Shows the number of colors that the display supports Colors: 65536

i assume the STN means standard? what does TFT stand for? and can someone explain the pixel numbers for me. if the 8400 display is like the katana i think i can live with that.

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) technology to improve their image quality.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

ok so whats the pixel difference? sharper colors?

[Gibsohnn]

What I really want to know is if any of these new phones hitting the market will have the fm transmitter like the fusic. I've found that to be a very nice feature.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

What I really want to know is if any of these new phones hitting the market will have the fm transmitter like the fusic. I've found that to be a very nice feature.

the cell phone website says the 8400 does http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/sanyo/scp-8400.html check it out!

[9000 BABY]

where i dont see that????

[Marlon_JB2]

the cell phone website says the 8400 does http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/sanyo/scp-8400.html check it out!
That website says that the phone has an FM RADIO, not an FM TRANSMITTER.

But the Sanyo website doesn't list either of them.

[Deval]

not as far as we know btravis

[Gibsohnn]

not as far as we know btravis

Not even on the M1 or any of the other high end models? My wife really wants that feature now that I have it on the fusic but I wanted to expand our family phone lineup by getting her a different model this fall and not be toting two of the same exact phone. :( And I don't want to give her my fusic, LOL

[Deval]

yeah I think it was one of those cool thingies that 1 company would provide on their devices

[9000 BABY]

deval since you live so close can we hangout :lol:

[rjsommer]

the cell phone website says the 8400 does http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/sanyo/scp-8400.html check it out!


Mobiledia's article is misleading in that regard. They indicate that it is FM Enabled. When I brought it to their attention, this was thier reply.......
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"Radio functionality is available through Sprint Power Vision service
(Rhapsody Radio).

Allen"
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So unless I'm missing someting, the short answer is "NO", you can't tune into your favorite FM station from your 8400.