8400 Reviews, questions, comments, etc.

[tbakergobuck]

The heck with telesales I just picked up my 8400 at the Sprint store. :) I like it so far but it's early. lol

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03382.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03381.jpg
Fusic next to the 8400
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03375.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03383.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03377.jpg

[tgold]

How does it compare to the fusic? Battery, signal stregth, screen, menus etc.
How's bluetooth?

It seems that the fusic is the only major competitor feature wise to the 8400.

[Deval]

I love the black and sliver!! Its better then the 9000!

[tijkane]

Wow! Looks sweet in black.
How does the screen size and resolution compares to the 9000 or the 5600?

[New91]

Not bad lookin...

[Deval]

its alot smaller in size, but quality is great

[shamefulzero]

how is the color compared to the fusic? the 65k in color compared to the fusics 262k? that my biggest hold back. but its apparently only a 2 bit difference! but its a burning question i have.

[NINO63004]

WOW. I really like that. If I had the money I would be buying that black one. Maybe the white one need to see another pic of that.

cant wait to hear about what you think about it compared to the Fusic.


Nino

[JohnnyC]

Gah..they are here in my local sprint store too!!!!! or they were till about an hour ago...they sold out already!!!

[JohnnyC]

My big question is...will you be able to extract "stuff" from it using a data cable..? Anyone know?

[shamefulzero]

My big question is...will you be able to extract "stuff" from it using a data cable..? Anyone know?


i think the profile on the official thread says it can

[SkylineGuy01]

What is the price without a contract, and the price with a 2 yr contract. This guy I work with is plan on signing up with Sprint and I told him about this phone and he said he liked it, but he pointed out that he would rather have my 9K and I said that he could buy the 8400 with a 2yr contract and I would trade him my 9K for it with the memory card and other accessories and he said that he might do that. :)

[cliffr39]

I'm sure you will be able to in due time (bitpim)

[flipn0tic]

ahhh what store tbaker?!

[JohnnyC]

What is the price without a contract, and the price with a 2 yr contract. This guy I work with is plan on signing up with Sprint and I told him about this phone and he said he liked it, but I pointed out that he would rather have my 9K and I said that he could buy the 8400 with a 2yr contract and I would trade him my 9K for it with the memory card and other accessories and he said that he might do that. :)

At the Sprint store by me...its retailing at $279.99 if you buy it outright.

If you sign a new 2 year deal its..
$279.99-$150.00 so $129.99...and you can get further discount if they'll buy back your phone...which they bought my friends 8200 for $30 so he paid 100 total...but don't forget that upgrade fee unless you can get them to waive it!!

[JohnnyC]

i think the profile on the official thread says it can

Ohhhh yeaaa baby............ thats the only thing that was really giving me second thoughts on this phone...i want to be able to do that stuff myself also...on the 8300 and 9000 for sanyo its not possible

[tbakergobuck]

The phone was $279.99 out the door. I added a line and got it for $129.99 because the rep wasn't going to sell it to me unless I added a line. I'll call custormer care and just have them cancel the line and bill me the $150.

The phone is charging right now but I do like it better then the 9000. I'm glad to be back with a Sanyo because of the QVGA and the click (hopefully less bugs).:fingers: I like using the web better with the 8400 compared to the Fusic because I like the 8400's directional pad better. The 8400 d-pad seems to scroll quicker and more smooth. Also the ok button is raised not flush like the Fusic. The one thing that annoys me with the Sanyo's is when you view something with some pictures you get "page to large" and then x'es for the pictures. I never had that issue with the Fusic. The Fusic's eapiece is more clear then the 8400 but I figured it would be. I like how you can hold down the volume button on the 8400 for a flashlight.

[tbakergobuck]

ahhh what store tbaker?!Sawmill Rd.. Go Bucks!

[sprintgod]

how does the speaker sound?

[ssaifull]

i think size-wise it compares with the 7500. Does it feel just like a 7500 in the hand?

[rjsommer]

I'm liking this phone a lot. If this is your first Power Vision Phone, be prepared to kiss your grandfathered $10 Vision Plan goodbye. Once I got past that, everything else was enjoyable. The charger is the same Sanyo plug they've been using for years. It also has the universal barrel plug.

http://home.comcast.net/~rj.sommer/8400_04.jpg


The PowerVision is blazing fast. Sine this is my first PV phone I don't have a reference for comparison - sorry. I have no issues with the earpiece. I've been told I sound great. I think the earpiece is clear (but I never had a problem with prior Sanyos either), and I love the Bluetooth. It was easy to sync my headset (Plantronics Voyager 510) and I couldn't tell the difference between that and my wired earpiece. It was a nice change. I never had to take it out of the case to answer a call. This will be addicting. Hopefully the bluetooth will keep it in the case more leaving it less likely to be dropped on the floor.

http://home.comcast.net/~rj.sommer/8400_05.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~rj.sommer/8400_06.jpghttp://home.comcast.net/~rj.sommer/8400_01.jpg
The size is practically identical to the 8300. It's a little heavier and has a nice sturdy hinge. I haven't used it enough yet for a more thorough review.


Three things that frusterated me were the price ($279), the lack of a driver at this point to get my old contacts onto it. BitPim doesn't support it. Snapsnc says they have one in the works, and the camera. The 1.3mp is a nice improvement but the images seem grainy. The winerack pictured below was taken from the phone. I left the pic in it's original size. So while it takes a bigger pic than vga, I wouldn't say it's a much clearer pic. I haven't played with the settings yet so maybe I'll find a few secrets.

http://home.comcast.net/~rj.sommer/8400_07.jpg


RJ

[Midknight00]

I've had the 4500 for a long time, its a great phone. But, it was starting to go. Screen was cracked, reception was starting to decrease. One question though: The new phone does not come with the infamous "Rodeo" ring. Don't get me wrong, I don't love the song, but, I associate that ring to work calls. I do on call technical support, and that ring very quickly annoys me awake at night and immediately let's me know "this call is from work". Long story short, does anyone know how I can get that ring onto my 8400? Email me at midknight00@yahoo.com if you do. Thanks a lot!

[EDGE23]

I'm liking this phone a lot. If this is your first Power Vision Phone, be prepared to kiss your grandfathered $10 Vision Plan goodbye. Once I got past that, everything else was enjoyable. The charger is the same Sanyo plug they've been using for years. It also has the universal barrel plug.




The PowerVision is blazing fast. Sine this is my first PV phone I don't have a reference for comparison - sorry. I have no issues with the earpiece. I've been told I sound great. I think the earpiece is clear (but I never had a problem with prior Sanyos either), and I love the Bluetooth. It was easy to sync my headset (Plantronics Voyager 510) and I couldn't tell the difference between that and my wired earpiece. It was a nice change. I never had to take it out of the case to answer a call. This will be addicting. Hopefully the bluetooth will keep it in the case more leaving it less likely to be dropped on the floor.

The size is practically identical to the 8300. It's a little heavier and has a nice sturdy hinge. I haven't used it enough yet for a more thorough review.


Three things that frusterated me were the price ($279), the lack of a driver at this point to get my old contacts onto it. BitPim doesn't support it. Snapsnc says they have one in the works, and the camera. The 1.3mp is a nice improvement but the images seem grainy. The winerack pictured below was taken from the phone. I left the pic in it's original size. So while it takes a bigger pic than vga, I wouldn't say it's a much clearer pic. I haven't played with the settings yet so maybe I'll find a few secrets.

RJ

feels good doesnt it? boy are you a lucky person ;)

[blachearted78]

My store reps in MD said it was coming out oct 1st... that **** pisses me off!

[tbakergobuck]

Some more picts of the side buttons of the phone that noname ask for ;)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03385.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03384.jpg

I pulled off the battery sticker and my battery cover came off. My battery cover doesn't seem to click shut but I guess that's the way it's designed.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03389.jpg


A few pictures taken with the 8400. Camera seems as good as the 9000 but need to take some more pictures to compare.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/840A0001.jpg
low light with flash
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/jaz640.jpg

[NINO63004]

keep them coming :)




Nino

[VibrantRedGT]

You guys realling need to adjust the camera. My 9000 and 7500 take awesome pics. I use the 640X480, Resolution-Fine, White Balance-Auto, Picture Mode-Normal. I think the pics come out great like this.

These pics are from the cruise ship. If you look closely in the first pic you can read the customs paperwork on the table. Not bad for a camera phone.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/jpjr50/Sushianddrinks.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/jpjr50/sunset.jpg

[tbakergobuck]

You guys realling need to adjust the camera. My 9000 and 7500 take awesome pics. I use the 640X480, Resolution-Fine, White Balance-Auto, Picture Mode-Normal. I think the pics come out great like this.

These pics are from the cruise ship. If you look closely in the first pic you can read the customs paperwork on the table. Not bad for a camera phone.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/jpjr50/Sushianddrinks.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/jpjr50/sunset.jpgOh man not these pictures again and again. :lol: Your pictures turned out great because there is a lot of light. I agree that rjsommer only picture doesn't look that good but it's full size not 640x480 so it's not going to be as sharp. Maybe she moved a little when she took it? I'll take some outside pictures tomorrow and post them but I people can't rush judgement with just the few pictures that have been posted.

[professor80]

Got to wait on telesales to get the employee price -

My MM-9000 is really on its last leg and its about to break on so I am excited to get my 8400.

Is the battery not one piece now like the 9000. I read about the battery case issue. But the higher end phones have always had batteries that were one piece.

For those that had 9000 how does it compare.

I think I am going to just get the 8400. The M1 I am not sure about.

[Deval]

This phone is perfect...the size of the 7500, but 100x the features...I love it!!

Btw...the white is cool...its white on the outside, silver on the inside...really cool design

[Jonathanlc2005]

I love the black and sliver!! Its better then the 9000!
nothing is better then the 9000, dont commit heresy on SU :ranting1:

[Deval]

macro mode:
http://i9.tinypic.com/2ujh8uo.jpg

Random outdoor shot:
http://i10.tinypic.com/3ywbb68.jpg

[Jonathanlc2005]

hmmm... looks like their having one month free box sale. im coming over right now!!!
lol is that in jersey city? look familiar

[SANYO OR LG]

soon the white one is mine

[Deval]

nothing is better then the 9000, dont commit heresy on SU :ranting1:

:lol: hilarious...I'm a heretic now? Should I get this tattoo?

http://i10.tinypic.com/2lo291c.jpg

[Deval]

hmmm... looks like their having one month free box sale. im coming over right now!!!
lol is that in jersey city? look familiar

:lol: yeah North Bergen actually...I live there...the Best Buy is down the block from my house...I used to work there

[SANYO OR LG]

how is the speaker on the 8400

[Deval]

Just like the 7500

[Jonathanlc2005]

:lol: yeah North Bergen actually...I live there...the Best Buy is down the block from my house...I used to work there
ahh ok, my dad lives there. i thought i recognized it. is that the bridge to liberty avenue?

[SANYO OR LG]

its nice but isnt the 8400 camera just like that

[NM08SRT8]

That's his point.. With the proper adjustment on the settings, you can get awesome pics w/ the same results.

I'd be jumping all over this phone if I didnt just get the 700wx. I like this phone to much to go back to a standard phone until the K1m is released...

[SANYO OR LG]

how much better is this phone from the fusic and 9000 please help

[NONAME]

Some more picts of the side buttons of the phone that noname ask for ;)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03385.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03384.jpg

I pulled off the battery sticker and my battery cover came off. My battery cover doesn't seem to click shut but I guess that's the way it's designed.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03389.jpg


A few pictures taken with the 8400. Camera seems as good as the 9000 but need to take some more pictures to compare.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/840A0001.jpg
low light with flash
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/jaz640.jpgThanks for all the pics man, :cool: I am going to make that move in the AM :clap: and will get in touch with you later in the afternoon ;)

[Deval]

ahh ok, my dad lives there. i thought i recognized it. is that the bridge to liberty avenue?

yeah, going towards JFK Blvd.

[Jonathanlc2005]

lol, when i come down again. ill make sure i buy you a beer since were almost neighbors

[james2K]

as soon as my store gets them i'll be an 8400 owner. i'm selling the fusic and my gf will take the 9k so it's still in the family. i can't wait.....now do i get the black or blue????

[NINO63004]

get black the black looks sweetttt. havent seen a blue one yet but I really like the black.



Nino

[james2K]

blue one:

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1169284&postcount=57

looks katana blue to me....which i am a fan of!

[NINO63004]

blue one:

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1169284&postcount=57

looks katana blue to me....which i am a fan of!


ok this one is tougher now. both are sweet. maybe get the blue b/c its stands out more. but the black is so slick.

either one is a winner:)


Nino

[james2K]

i really think its gonna come down to seeing and holding both phones to make my decision. ur right NINO they're both sweet

[olddog]

God, I can hear the drooling sounds now. lol.

[tbakergobuck]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone SCP-8400/US/1.0) NetFront/3.3 MMP/2.0)

how does the speaker sound?

Loud and clear like the 9000. AAC ringers sound great.

[Marlon_JB2]

Wow, that blue looks good! I'm just so content with my phone. Grr!

That keypad looks terrible :( For some reason, the Sanyo rep had an 8400 with something much brighter.

[NINO63004]

i really think its gonna come down to seeing and holding both phones to make my decision. ur right NINO they're both sweet


yeh. If I just didnt get a Fusic I would really be looking to get this phone. Unless someone wanted to trade an 8400 for a Fusic lol.


but yeh it would have to come down with holding it in my hand too if I was going to get one.



Nino

[VibrantRedGT]

Wow, that blue looks good! I'm just so content with my phone. Grr!

That keypad looks terrible :( For some reason, the Sanyo rep had an 8400 with something much brighter.

Your content with the 7500? I've been using a 7500 (back up) as my primary phone since July and I can't take that small screen anymore. Coming from a 9000 its major downgrade. No memory card slot is a killer also. I have a 1G SD in front of me that will go into the 8400.

Well I'm leaving for my local Sprint store now. I doubt that they will sell me one today but I just want to know if they will have them on the 1st.

[Marlon_JB2]

Your content with the 7500? I've been using a 7500 (back up) as my primary phone since July and I can't take that small screen anymore. Coming from a 9000 its major downgrade. No memory card slot is a killer also. I have a 1G SD in front of me that will go into the 8400.

Well I'm leaving for my local Sprint store now. I doubt that they will sell me one today but I just want to know if they will have them on the 1st.
Yes, I'm content. I hate that screen, believe me I do, but the *real* voice dialing on the 7500 is just way too great to give up. I finally taught my mom how to use it 3 weeks ago and she can't give it up either.

[dwehking]

I have a 1G SD in front of me that will go into the 8400.



You won't be using your SD card in the 8400. It takes microsd.

[VibrantRedGT]

You won't be using your SD card in the 8400. It takes microsd.

That's what I meant. I sold my 2G SD to Fat Tony and bought the micro.

No dice today at Sprint. They don't even have them yet.

[ScrapMaker]

Can't really compare the pictures to other cameras without using the full-resolution images... that's when you see the real results...

a normal 1.3mp digicam will have a very crisp, focused picture... but it seems that all these damned cameraphones are really 640x480 CMOS' that just interpolate to create 1.3mp...

[tbakergobuck]

Please only post 8400 pictures in this thread. thanks :)

I sent my contacts one by one from my Fusic to my 8400 with no problems. It would be nice if you could transfer all contacts at once but I don't think you can. I paired my plantronics 510 bluetooth headset as well and it seems louder then when I use it with my Fusic. I've been playing with phone a lot and it's to early to judge the battery but so far it seems to drain quicker then the Fusic. I figured the Fusic battery would be better because it has a different battery (LiPolymer) that provides 4.5 hours talk time and the 8400 (Li-ion) provides 4.0 talk time.

Some things that I don't like so far

You can't change the d-pad buttons. I like to always use the right d-pad button for contacts and the up d-pad key for the web.

It might just be my phone or just me but it seems that the battery cover can come off kinda easy, it doesn't click into place. Hopefully this won't be a issue.

Soft keys don't have the block on them.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03394.jpg

Pictures of the UI (3 colors)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03395.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03396.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03397.jpg

I like the thumbnail contact view.

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

[james2K]

nice pics as usual. you always make me want the newest phone :hee:

[tbakergobuck]

nice pics as usual. you always make me want the newest phone :hee:thanks..;)

I have a few videos of Sprint Power View Sports Desk and NFL Center in fullscreen. Looks pretty clear. :)

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/?action=view&current=Romo.flv

sorry noname ;)
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/?action=view&current=SteelersBengals.flv

[Yay4Juggs]

is the screen as short and fat as the product picture shows or does it have any resemblence to the 9000?

[Terpie]

at the Sprnt Store in Largo, MD.


If I could procreate with a phone I would choose this phone. Its just smooth. I got the black one. Now I have to add all my contacts manually :indiff: Because they diddnt have the software to do a phonebook swap. ALso got 300 text messages for free. Replaces my water damaged 8300. Perfect timing. really.


Is the Wireless Phonebook Backup worth it?

[autoprime]

enjoy your small screens :)

[james2K]

well not 10 minutes after i last posted i called my store

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/james2k6/900A0747.jpg


So far I like! Very much! Dont have much time to play today tho.

[tbakergobuck]

I go back in forth wanting a pda size display but I just don't like lugging a brick around everywhere I go. I plan on trying the Motorolo Q when it comes out but right now I'm happy with a compact phone with a crisp QVGA display. :clap: I think I can browse some sites quicker on the web with the 8400 compared to a pda because to me the 8400 d-pad is easy to use, scrolls faster and the web is fast. Ok I'll let other people post some stuff I feel like crap and I'm going back to bed. lol

James2k I was going to get the blue but I'm a Buckeye Fan. :lol:

Font is set to small which there is another setting (smallest)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03408.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03411.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03413.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03410.jpg

[SANYO OR LG]

Cant Wait I Need The White One LOL!!! SO is this phone a step up from a fusic or no ?????

[NINO63004]

well not 10 minutes after i last posted i called my store

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/james2k6/900A0747.jpg


So far I like! Very much! Dont have much time to play today tho.


well the blue is sweet. the black is sweet too. i would have to make an in store decesion if I was going to get one of these. I do like the white in a way. I like the white of the fusic. definitely an in store decision if i was going to get one. wish i was though.



Nino

[5.4]

Cant Wait I Need The White One LOL!!! SO is this phone a step up from a fusic or no ?????
I know what you mean, finally got my orders placed today, black and white one!! How long does it take for them to come in?

[dwehking]

Just got my black one ordered. Shud be here Mon or Tue. The only thing I don't like is the rep stated a $25 restocking fee if I return it within 30 days.

[freeza]

Can you do other things while listening to music with the media player like on the chocolate?

by that i mean can you text msg and listen to music at the same time.

[tbakergobuck]

I made a seperate 8400 camera pictures thread.
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113975

Not sure how it happend but my sd card came out somehow. It was still inside the cover but not connected. :confused:

[Carterism]

enjoy your small screens :)

It's not QVGA?

[blachearted78]

I'm trying my best to get this phone , every one I talked too like they don't have it. I called telesales and 3 sprint stores out here in Aberdeen MD. any solutions?

[jt5151]

Just ordered from retentions. 3-5 business days. Can't wait to put the ole VM4050 out to pasture.

[abluesguy1990]

Has anyone tested the Blue tooth?

[NM08SRT8]

I made a seperate 8400 camera pictures thread.
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113975

Not sure how it happend but my sd card came out somehow. It was still inside the cover but not connected. :confused:
Lol.. oh ohhhhh, Battery cover doesnt snap into place and comes off easily... SD card comes out mysteriously w/o the door opening up.. hmm, the start of alot of bugs to come? What's going to be next...?

Never the less, this is a very beautiful phone, Last time I had a sanyo was the VM4500, I liked it, BUT I didnt like the flat bland boring look of the UI. Oh well, Like I said, i'm just waiting for the K1m...

[flipn0tic]

wow, so i decided to drop by the local sprint store doing my break today and lo and behold they had the 8400 in stock. they only had the white one. my first thought was that it was so small... which isn't a bad thing, but the screen was much smaller than i would have hoped (coming from my 5500). i think with the size and the white, this phone is too "cute" for me. it looks more toyish than the Fusic tbh. i'll wait till i can play with the black one.

[wabone]

not impressed with the icon bar at the top of the screen vs. the 9000's icons placed over your background. Not sure if that is a changeable option or not...

[tbakergobuck]

Lol.. oh ohhhhh, Battery cover doesnt snap into place and comes off easily... SD card comes out mysteriously w/o the door opening up.. hmm, the start of alot of bugs to come? What's going to be next...?

Never the less, this is a very beautiful phone, Last time I had a sanyo was the VM4500, I liked it, BUT I didnt like the flat bland boring look of the UI. Oh well, Like I said, i'm just waiting for the K1m...Well lets not jump the gone...

I just closed the battery cover and it snapped this time so it might just be me over reacting. As far as the sd card coming out it can be a fluke thing.

I prefer to buy Sanyo phones because they function very well and they usually are released with very few bugs. Also Sanyo is usually pretty quick releasing a software update if there are any bugs. I don't remember the 9000 having any bugs but it I think it had 4 or 5 software updates in a month. Now the blade it had so many issues they couldn't fix it with a software update so they had to make another model. :lol:

[blachearted78]

I can't get the phone any where

[dfwtxpatrick]

MMMMAAAAANNNNNNNNN,,,,,


I'll trade my 700p for a brand new 8400!!!!!!!!!


















Sorry, just kidding!

[dwehking]

I can't get the phone any where

Try retentions. *2 when prompted say Cancel Service.

[Jaggrey]

MMMMAAAAANNNNNNNNN,,,,,


I'll trade my 700p for a brand new 8400!!!!!!!!!


















Sorry, just kidding!
lol..... gotta admit it crossed my mind too!

[Deval]

actually it is QVGA, just smaller in physical size. Looks fine for me

[NONAME]

lol..... gotta admit it crossed my mind too!Dont you dare :p Dont even think about it ;)

[shamefulzero]

my store just got them in, said come back tonight so it can be in the system. so ill have mine tonight UNLESS i see official specs of the M1 from them

[Sprint Know It All]

u can now order them through telesales. i checked and its in the system for retentions and sales.

[ssaifull]

the Northville store in Michigan has 8400s for those that are looking in my area... (black only)

got to play with one for a good 5-10 minutes and I am impressed. The phone looks slick and feels *perfect* in hand. The screen is very nice, and the hinge is sort of in between the complete click hinge of the 7500 and the flush non-click hinge of the 5600/9000. In other words, I think it's great.

[shamefulzero]

no one has got the white one yet?

[tbakergobuck]

the Northville store in Michigan has 8400s for those that are looking in my area... (black only)

got to play with one for a good 5-10 minutes and I am impressed. The phone looks slick and feels *perfect* in hand. The screen is very nice, and the hinge is sort of in between the complete click hinge of the 7500 and the flush non-click hinge of the 5600/9000. In other words, I think it's great.:good: I agree...I think the 8400 will be a pretty good phone.

[Scoot]

Chrissy just ordered this!

[james2K]

really liking mine so far.....the green keys are OK....love the size and the look of this one.

tomorrow will be the *true* play day....i haven't even put a memory card in this thing lol

[krazyfiend]

I picked the phone up last night, a black one ...


I've been scratching my head about how to make songs i've put into the media folder on the card into ringers ...

sorry for the new-b question... jumped from a vm4500/5500 to this phone, lots of new features to me.... im having some withdrawals from the old phone lmao :rolleyes:

[5.4]

I've been scratching my head about how to make songs i've put into the media folder on the card into ringers ...
I am not sure on this phone(mine won't be here til Monday :clap: )but I don't think that you can use the MP3's in the media folder as ringers. Wish it would work, but no other phones that way. They have to be in the ringers folder on your phone, correct me if I'm wrong.

[krazyfiend]

so aside from waiting for a new version of bitpim that works with the 8400, how else would i 'upload' ringers to the phone ... 3gupload (which isn't free anymore from what i recall) or some other service ?

sorry once again for such a newb question... i haven't had Vision or any internet option for 2+ yrs on my sprint plan... but i have it for 2 months now since i renewed my contract....

[VibrantRedGT]

You guys suck. Tried to order from Telesales again with no luck, tomorrow they say. Not one store around here has even got one to sell on Oct. 1st. There are 4 million people in my county yet the rural areas have them. I don't understand Sprint.

[tbakergobuck]

I posted this in another thread but one out of my 3 local Sprint stores is not selling the 8400 untill tomorrrow. lol

[Brandon]

I've found a buyer for this 9000, but now i have to buy another micro sd, i just sold it, and does it really come with 60 megs of memory? I have to call my sprint store first to see if they have the black one in, or any in for that matter.

[Brandon]

They have them, i'll be getting it wednesday, can't wait, i will miss my multi colored led, but this size is killing me, and how's the equalizer?

[james2K]

yeah its right around 60mb.....yesterday before i started loading stuff on here there was enough room on the phone for 190 1.3mp pics


Tbaker.....what happened to On Demand? I cannot get it to work like it used to

[james2K]

some *better* pics of my blue 8400. I really wish there was a digicam around.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/james2k6/84.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/james2k6/842.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/james2k6/843.jpg

[Brandon]

Nice, nice, nice, james, so you have both top sanyos, which one feels better in your hand while texting, the 9k feels top heavy, is this the case with 8400? And where's the led indicator light?

[james2K]

the 8400 is light and balanced, but i'm still getting used to the keypad. the buttons are a bit smaller than the 9K. the led indicator is in the flash like the 9k, but there is no multi-color indicator, just red and green. BT is great on this one, the best i've used yet with my h350.

[Brandon]

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Ah, thanks, i haven't used bluetooth since the a920, glad i kept my headset. Can't wait til wednesday. One more question if you don't mind, can you see the differences in the screens? 65k and 262k?

[james2K]

i can see a slight difference, but it's nothing i'd concern myself with

[Terpie]

I need some accessories for this darn thing!.

[krazyfiend]

BT on this thing f'n rocks... my buddy is already envious when i let him try it out (he's used all sorts of BT setups with motorolas)..and im using some half-ass platonics BT earpiece thats like a year old.

Reception is pretty decent, just a tad less than my vm4500/5500 had ... the sound quality is what i expect from sanyo and definitely better than the old 5500

The equalizer is very functional and is great because of the variety of music i listen to .. im only basing this opinion off of the speakerphone output of songs and adjusting the equalizer, have yet to use the earbuds that came with the unit. The external speaker is nice and strong, can really be turned up.

i'm on the hunt for a 2 gig sandisk micro-sd ...if anyone knows of an online retailer with a good deal on them , please point it out or shoot me a pm... ill go browse ebay and see what i can dig up.

[Deval]

the sprint stores have holsters and cases

[Brandon]

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BT on this thing f'n rocks... my buddy is already envious when i let him try it out (he's used all sorts of BT setups with motorolas)..and im using some half-ass platonics BT earpiece thats like a year old.

Reception is pretty decent, just a tad less than my vm4500/5500 had ... the sound quality is what i expect from sanyo and definitely better than the old 5500

The equalizer is very functional and is great because of the variety of music i listen to .. im only basing this opinion off of the speakerphone output of songs and adjusting the equalizer, have yet to use the earbuds that came with the unit. The external speaker is nice and strong, can really be turned up.

i'm on the hunt for a 2 gig sandisk micro-sd ...if anyone knows of an online retailer with a good deal on them , please point it out or shoot me a pm... ill go browse ebay and see what i can dig up.

Try Ebay or amazon.

[Brandon]

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the sprint stores have holsters and cases

So are you getting one Deval?

[Burrito75]

Debating whether to give up my 9000. Is the blue tooth good for anything besides the earpiece?

[krazyfiend]

Debating whether to give up my 9000. Is the blue tooth good for anything besides the earpiece?


transferring phone numbers/address book (one at a time though) ... and plus u can back your address book up to the micro-sd card or to sprint's wireless backup system, so really the BT option is really only useful if ur old handset has BT and u wanted to bring over ur numbers one at a time (until BitPim is updated and able to be used with the 8400)

[SL-10]

Sprint Store 1066, located at Colorado Ave. and Yale St. Has 6 8400s for sale. Just an FYI.

[keil]

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He he he i have 12 In my store...

[SL-10]

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He he he i have 12 In my store...
That is good to know. Too bad you are not Denver. Only two stores in Denver got shipments. One is out now and the second store has 6 8400s.

[tmo318]

no one has got the white one yet?

I was just at the Savage, MN store. They have all 3 colors. I bought the blue for myself and the black for my daughter. I was not impressed with the white. The black is a flat black. Both the blue and black are cool.

I put the facemask on also, I kind of like the look of it. I am going to leave it on for a few days to see feel when I use the phone. Right now I like it.

[henele]

Can you buy one long distance and have it shipped if someone pays full price?

[Xenocide]

i just picked one up @ the store in charlotte by UNC-C

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

i bought my 8400 today! the phone kicks *****. PURE SWEETNESS

[SANYO OR LG]

yes but people are hating on it

[VibrantRedGT]

I just emailed ecare and they told me that the 8400 is ready to order and to call telesales. So I call and they say no you can not order that phone at this time. I'm not worried about the extra day but I find it hilarious that internally Sprint has no clue.

A few hours ago I get a call from Sprint asking to do a survey about yesterday's call.

Survey Guy-"Were you satisfied with the rep that helped you?"

Me-"I didn't get helped because the rep had never heard of the phone I was trying to order. How come consumers know about upcoming products before Customer solutions or Telesales?"

Survey Guy-"So you weren't satisfied with the rep?"

Me-"Did you hear what I said. How about this? I order the Sanyo 8400 with you right now and you put Very Satisfied on every question."

Survey Guy-"I just do survey's I don't know about phones."

Me-"Are you serious? I don't have time for this, bye."

[jes]

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He he he i have 12 In my store...
Which store are you in Keil?

[SANYO OR LG]

i got mine a nice white one at the sprint store in philly

[freeza]

I Just got a white one 8-)

[Ken_F]

I haven't gotten a new Sprint phone in awhile...

How do MP3 / AAC ringers sound on the 8400, and what is the process to transfer them to the phone?

[tgold]

Did we ever get confirmation if the phone has speaker independent voice dialing or do you have to record the name for each contact you want to use voice dialing for? I'm heading to the sprint store tomorrow to exchange my fusic. I can't wait to be back with sanyo.

[SANYO OR LG]

I Had A Fusic Bad Camera Sanyo Is Better

[5.4]

I Had A Fusic Bad Camera Sanyo Is Better
Man you guys are making me jealous. None of the stores in my area had them. Said they could only order them on Oct. 1st. Sucks, but the good news is that sprint next day aired mine to me and the tracking number shows arrival date Oct 2 :headbang2 I CANT WAIT!!!

[SANYO OR LG]

what color did you order

[freeza]

Sanyo 8400. awesome phone.

The menu system is a snap for those of you who are used to sanyo UI.

The reception/RF is ...amazing to say the least.

Where every other branded phone failed in my house and dropped tons of calls......I GET FULL BARS with this phone, and have not dropped a call yet. Truly amazing.

Now, all I have to do is wait for the M1 and if it is anything like this, we'll have hit the jackpot.

So far the phone is very snappy, menu is fast, UI is fast, everything about it works instantly and seems like the bug list will be very minimal.

the phone has 60 MB Of built-in memory!!!!!

[RyanC]

Hi -- I've enjoyed the metal/rubber MM7400 for a few years now. Previous to that, every phone I owned showed signs of wear & tear after the first year (scratches, the silver paint would wear off and reveal white plastic, etc).

For the people that now own this phone, do you think I will be able to carry this around in my jeans pocket without worrying too my about wear & tear? The lighter black around the black version wouldn't happen to be rubber like the 7400 would it? (wishful thinking here!)

Or, has sanyo gotten better at their paint/finishes since, say the 5400?

Thanks!

[Deval]

Sanyo 8400. awesome phone.

The menu system is a snap for those of you who are used to sanyo UI.

The reception/RF is ...amazing to say the least.

Where every other branded phone failed in my house and dropped tons of calls......I GET FULL BARS with this phone, and have not dropped a call yet. Truly amazing.

Now, all I have to do is wait for the M1 and if it is anything like this, we'll have hit the jackpot.

So far the phone is very snappy, menu is fast, UI is fast, everything about it works instantly and seems like the bug list will be very minimal.

the phone has 60 MB Of built-in memory!!!!!


yea!! see, good ol Sanyo...built a really cool phone, and its small!

[NINO63004]

yea!! see, good ol Sanyo...built a really cool phone, and its small!


ok everyone stop talking about this phone b/c i really want one now.



Nino

[freeza]

yea!! see, good ol Sanyo...built a really cool phone, and its small!


Hell yeah, I missed having a Sanyo, they've given me the least problems of any phone, ever.

Green keypad doesn't attract me much but oh well...i usually turn the backlighting of the keypads off anyway...other than that minor detail i'd say we have a winner.

So far i'm won over.

Too bad I only bought it to hold me over for five days until my 5th Fusic gets from the warehouse to the sprint store so that I can pick it up.

Those bricking software updates are totally not cool.... i'm so anxious for one to fix the current problems i'll probably keep trying every single update that comes out until one works right. If I could get my money back or a flat out exchange for the 8400, I would.

[Deval]

I just hate the boring UI...the phone itself has great working features, just the UI isnt fancy enough :hee:

[freeza]

Yeah I agree on that.

Maybe they kept it that way as to not lag the phone much?

Although if you've owned a sanyo phone before at least there's no learning curve for this phone...at all.....

[Deval]

hell yeah...I do like the Sprint theme though...looks really cool, minus the yellow external screen saver

[SANYO OR LG]

yeah that is cool

[5.4]

what color did you order
Black one for me and white one for wife

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

Black one for me and white one for wife

yeah i got the black one today i was going to buy the white one and buy an aditional black faceplate but the white one looked really girly! you and your wife are going to love it.

[james2K]

Sprint Store 1066, located at Colorado Ave. and Yale St. Has 6 8400s for sale. Just an FYI.

hehe, i went back to my local store to see about my camera issue and they told me that they got 60 total, on thursday (20 of each color). that was weird to both the rep and myself because i live in an affiliate market and we never get phones that quick.

BTW, anyone in an IPCS market who wants to sign up or can upgrade should get this phone now. They're selling it for free with a $40 plan or higher and two-year. Another pathetic free phone sale to beef up the customer base, but discussion on that topic isn't relevant here.

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

i picked mine up this afternoon, played with the white one for about 20 mins before a rep actully helped me. my first thought was boy this phone is smaller then i thought! but once i opened it up it felt like a perfect size! my main concer boiled down to the down grade from 262k in color to 65k. but the qgva screen makes the 65k look amazing. the speaker phone quality is amazingly loud and clear, so is the ear piece. i asked the rep to hook up the PV which i though the full screen was weird cuz u have to turn the phone to the side. but its an option so i can watch it how i like. the click when it is open kinda bugs me but ive never had a sanyo flip before. the classic sounds that sanyo has on the phones are great, since i loved them when i had my 4900. the sub lcd is not to my liking wish it was more colorful and not so grainy but love the it says sprint when im on the phone. the camera took amazing pics for someone who doeant take alot. the green leds dont bother me at all like it does for a bunch of ppl on this forum, and it lights up enough to be tolerated. i havent had the phone 24 hrs yet but so far all my biggest worries turned out to be nothing, and im glad that SU.com helped covince be to back to sanyo.

[Ken_F]

My biggest concern with this phone is reception / RF performance...

How does the 8400's reception compare to the 9000?

[james2K]

RF is similar with both phones, i dont notice any difference in my normal spots.

on the debug screen i've noticed one being up 5 db more than the other but then they will switch and the other one will be 5 db higher. it's a toss-up as far as i'm concerned. so far so good.

[olsen469]

i like how 3 months after i buy my 7500, the phone of my dreams comes out.


flippin a...i cant see spending another 300 bucks for a new phone just for the bigger screen, white color, and card slot :-\ but knowing me ill probably end up buying it...

[VibrantRedGT]

Finally the 8400 and Samsung I830 are on the Sprint website. I'm gonna try calling a few stores again before calling Telesales.

[shamefulzero]

yeah, all the stores should have the 8400 now! its a better phone then i thought it be! small and compact! wish it came in silver but black is really nice.

[5.4]

That looks scarey. Hope you know that guy.
I actually bought mine from sprint, but he does seem to have good feedback.

[thebean]

What accessories can we expect for the phone? The phone isn't even listed on either Sprint or Sanyo's accessories page.

[Deval]

we have the body glove case, and the holster

[VibrantRedGT]

I got a blue one today!!!!! I love it. Just hate the green keys. Other then that I'm totally digging it. I like the blue. I've never owned a colored phone.

[sweetlady314]

i can't wait to get mine...i can deal with the green keys

[billhelm]

I called 4 stores in the Minneapolis/St Paul Market. None had any. 2 told me they had no clue when they are getting any. the other two said it'd be a few weeks.

[sbiz]

Picked up a black one yesterday from Telesales. The salesman was obviously new and as uncertain as could be.

For those of us getting an upgrade rebate, how is it applied? My salesman said he didn't get involved in rebates at all.

[sbiz]

Has anyone tested the Blue tooth?Check out pages 213-222 in the 8400 Users Guide, below.

[VibrantRedGT]

The Ringer and voice says "incoming call" instead of the person calling. What's up with that?

[G-Unit_4900]

UI pix?

[shamefulzero]

is there a case to protect the back of the phone?

[dasanyokid]

this may have been already asked and if it has (4give me) but how is the speaker on it? is it loud and clear.

[NINO63004]

UI pix?


http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113671&page=4&pp=15&highlight=8400

post #57 has a pic of the UI


Nino

[Carterism]

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The Ringer and voice says "incoming call" instead of the person calling. What's up with that?

the katana does this also. I thought it's supposed to recognize the name if it's in the phone book.

[tbakergobuck]

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113671&page=4&pp=15&highlight=8400

post #57 has a pic of the UI


NinoAs well as post# 21 and #60 in this thread (UI picts). ;)

[G-Unit_4900]

can sum give sum info on the mp3 player? or post pix of its features?

[james2K]

The Ringer and voice says "incoming call" instead of the person calling. What's up with that?

its because the 84 doesn't have the advanced voice dialing of the 5600/9000/7500/etc

[VibrantRedGT]

its because the 84 doesn't have the advanced voice dialing of the 5600/9000/7500/etc

Seriously? She won't tell me the name of the caller? Omg, now I'm pissed.

Does your external screen backlight stay on all the time? Mine does and I know this will drain the battery. I can't find how to turn it off.

[james2K]

do you mean when the phone is open and its showing the sprint logo? the only way to turn it off is to go to settings>display>power save mode and turn on. about 30 sec into a call both the internal and external displays will power off.

[VibrantRedGT]

No the phone is closed and just sitting. The external screen is on but lightly. Can see the date and time. When you close your phone the external screen goes black after so many seconds right?

[RyanC]

I picked up a black one today in connecticut.. Can someone tell me where the Equalizer is (there's been a few mentioned of this, but I can't find it).

I paired my powerbook to the phone and dropped a few songs in the music folder. Is there a way to play these songs without connecting to the sprint music store each time?

Also, the phone-as-modem works great on the powerbook (over bluetooth). I don't live in an EVDO area, but it was still fast enough to check mail, etc.

Thanks a lot.

[NINO63004]

I picked up a black one today in connecticut.. Can someone tell me where the Equalizer is (there's been a few mentioned of this, but I can't find it).

I paired my powerbook to the phone and dropped a few songs in the music folder. Is there a way to play these songs without connecting to the sprint music store each time?

Also, the phone-as-modem works great on the powerbook (over bluetooth). I don't live in an EVDO area, but it was still fast enough to check mail, etc.

Thanks a lot.

well if its anything like other media player phones. if you connect the phone via the usb cable then you can put the music files in the media folder on the phone. that will let it play through the media player. i would assume the equalizer is when your in the media player and you go to options and there should be an equalizer.



Nino

[VibrantRedGT]

I put the minSD in the "My Favorites" section (as #1). This is where I choose the songs or playlists. As your playing a song hit "options". The EQ is in there. It gives you a choice of "Rock", "Rap", etc. settings. Remember you will only hear the difference with headphones.

[tbakergobuck]

its because the 84 doesn't have the advanced voice dialing of the 5600/9000/7500/etcI thougt someone said something about this. I wonder why they left it out? Is that something that they could/might add in a software update? So when you hold the talk key it won't say who do you want to call? I was wondering why when I use a bluetooth headset with the 8400 it's different calling people compared to my Fusic. I didn't really use it that much before so I don't think it will be a big deal for me.

[RyanC]

well if its anything like other media player phones. if you connect the phone via the usb cable then you can put the music files in the media folder on the phone. that will let it play through the media player.

Thanks! Got it. Playing music through the media player is much better (quicker) -- at it has the EQ. :)

FYI, when you browse the phone via bluetooth (FTP), the "MUSIC" folder is in the phone's memory (and accessible via the music store player), and the "MEDIA" folder is on the SD card (and accessible via the media player).

Ryan

[StevenJW]

I picked up a black one today in connecticut.. Can someone tell me where the Equalizer is (there's been a few mentioned of this, but I can't find it).

I paired my powerbook to the phone and dropped a few songs in the music folder. Is there a way to play these songs without connecting to the sprint music store each time?

Also, the phone-as-modem works great on the powerbook (over bluetooth). I don't live in an EVDO area, but it was still fast enough to check mail, etc.

Thanks a lot.

Di you have a PAM plan or was this on normal VISION? I want to make sure I can keep my emergency connection without paying through the nose.

[RyanC]

Di you have a PAM plan or was this on normal VISION? I want to make sure I can keep my emergency connection without paying through the nose.

No, I don't think I signed up for a PAM plan.. The guy said I was going to be charged $15 extra per month for power vision..

Ryan

[JDivine609]

[I]I guess this phone is everything the Katana was supposed to be. As long as the screen is bigger than my 7500, I'll get it.

[ucdhokie]

I purchased a Sanyo 8400 today, black...and I love it. Owned an 8200 for 2 years.

This is my first bluetooth phone so I have no experience with bluetooth headsets. I purchased a Sony Ericson HBH-608 headset, recommened at store. The phone makes clear calls when used normal or as a speakerphone. The bluetooth connection has lots of static, is this normal for a bluetooth connection or is there is problem with the phone or headset? The connection between the phone and headset always contains static, I tried a few phone calls.

Any help?

[StevenJW]

No, I don't think I signed up for a PAM plan.. The guy said I was going to be charged $15 extra per month for power vision..

Ryan
Thanks for the info. This clinches it. I want one. I have a SCP-5500 with a broken hinge that needs replacing and I can't think of a better option.

[JDivine609]

[I]Damn. I've never used a bluetooth, so I have no idea.

[tbakergobuck]

I purchased a Sanyo 8400 today, black...and I love it. Owned an 8200 for 2 years.

This is my first bluetooth phone so I have no experience with bluetooth headsets. I purchased a Sony Ericson HBH-608 headset, recommened at store. The phone makes clear calls when used normal or as a speakerphone. The bluetooth connection has lots of static, is this normal for a bluetooth connection or is there is problem with the phone or headset? The connection between the phone and headset always contains static, I tried a few phone calls.

Any help?I use the 510 Plantronics bluetooth headset with my 8400 and so far it sounds good (no static). For some reason the bluetooth headset is louder with the 8400 compared to my Fusic which is nice.

[ucdhokie]

Is anyone else having a problem a problem with abbrivated dialing? I loved that feature on my 8200, just dial the last 4 digits and press talk. I have been using it on my new 8400 but doesnt instantly dial the number it just brings up the name and I have to press talk a second time. According to the manual it should work by just pressing last 4 numbers and talk...is this a bug or am i doing something wrong.

Thanks.

[thebean]

Probably not a popular question, but does ReadyLink work better with EV-DO?

[Jonathanlc2005]

Probably not a popular question, but does ReadyLink work better with EV-DO?
no, it uses 1x for readylink. thats why i believe if thier was a gateway, there would be a firmware to use evdo

[Brandon]

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Hey tbaker, have you used the equalizer? If so, how does it sound thru the earphones?

[Brandon]

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Also, is it possible to save music files onto the phone's memory or does it have to be on the card?

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

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Also, is it possible to save music files onto the phone's memory or does it have to be on the card?

great question! how do you place mp3's on the phone for ringers?

[NINO63004]

great question! how do you place mp3's on the phone for ringers?


uploader im going to guess.




Nino

[DougCLind]

I got an 8400 on 9/29 and have been playing with it to figure out how to get my phone (#) book into it. I have about 200 entries and they're always saved via Datapilot to my laptop (#), running XP. After a lot of experimentation I have a method. Perhaps someone can improve on it. The process will also work from Outlook Express (#). Here are my notes from the process:

Copying phone book from DP
Export to Outlook Express
Go to OE, highlight all and copy (ctrl-C)
Go to Windows Explorer, Bluetooth exchange folder
Paste
Concatenate all the .vcf files into one file (e.g. AAA.VCF)
One way: go to DOS, in that folder, and "copy *.* AAA.VCF"
Delete all the other .VCF files, they're no longer needed and it will just clutter things up
On the phone, go to Tools-Bluetooth, and highlight your PC under the trusted devices. (You obviously have to have previously gotten that far in setting up Bluetooth to work with your PC/laptop.)
Hit Browse. It will connect to the PC and show your AAA file without the ".VCF"
"Get" the file. It will copy it to the microSD-phone book folder
Go to Tools-microSD-microSD Files-Phone Book
It will ask for your lock code which should be either the last 4 of your phone number or last 4 of your social
You should now see the AAA file in your list of files
Highlight it, hit Options-Restore
This will tell you that it will overwrite everything in your phone book. Presumably that will be ok. You'll then have all the contacts in your phone.

[ZUROBI3]

Hey Deval this phone is a multimedia or not, since I look in the Sprint site it said multimedia but I'm not sure, I got the MM7400 and I'm looking to upgrade but one a multimedia phone, and I believe the keypad is green instead of the blue one

[Brandon]

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Yes its a multi media phone.

[krazyfiend]

great question! how do you place mp3's on the phone for ringers?



I've found no way around this other than what Nino suggested above, using a uploading web service that sends a txt msg to ur phone and u follow the link. I'm disappointed about this, because i'm not about to pay .3 cents a kb for a AAC or MP3 ringer and heck if i'll even get 15$ a month vision just to upload 3-4 ringers a month and only use the data side of vision ...

guess ill have to do the 2 free months of vision and upload some dope ass ringers and a few snippets of classic mp3's and be content with that.

It doesn't make since to me, because if you assign folders to be made on the SD card, a ringers folder is created along with the Media folder and a few others...and also on this note, since futuredial/snapsync and bitpim...whatever , one of those programs in general , accesses the main memory (which is nearly 60mb on this phone) i don't see why properly sized, mono mp3's that are 30sec's or less can't be transferred to this main, internal memory .... big thumbs down to this imho... midi and qcp ringtones can still be transferred... just no rhyme of reason to why other data (aac and mp3) can't be moved over, saving a owner 15 a months if thats all they have vision for & u better believe i'd donate 20-30$ maybe more a yr towards bitpim's paypal fund if this was an option.

[ScrapMaker]

Is anyone else having a problem a problem with abbrivated dialing? I loved that feature on my 8200, just dial the last 4 digits and press talk. I have been using it on my new 8400 but doesnt instantly dial the number it just brings up the name and I have to press talk a second time. According to the manual it should work by just pressing last 4 numbers and talk...is this a bug or am i doing something wrong.

Thanks.

mid-grade phone... the 8300 is the same way... really bothered me at first, but now it's just instinct to hit it twice real fast...

still surprised the 8300 doesn't have 'tabbed' or categories in the phone book.... does this new phone?


i like how 3 months after i buy my 7500, the phone of my dreams comes out.


flippin a...i cant see spending another 300 bucks for a new phone just for the bigger screen, white color, and card slot :-\ but knowing me ill probably end up buying it...

Phone of your deams, eh? The M1 doesn't come out for another month!! hehe jk.. (not really)


Seriously? She won't tell me the name of the caller? Omg, now I'm pissed.

Does your external screen backlight stay on all the time? Mine does and I know this will drain the battery. I can't find how to turn it off.

So this phone doesn't have pre-recorded voice dialing? It's a pretty cool feature, but not a deal-breaker. I make a custom QCP ringers for frequent callers (AAC is WWAAAYYY too big for it's quality)... and I'm not surprised they left out this feature... they still want people to buy their HIGH-END phones...

I hope that all future phones don't have that damn walking Sprint advertisement on the outer LCD, like I see on the fusic... that really bothers me... I should be getting paid to advertise for them, or at least some sort of discount... maybe that's just me... I'd even sand off the sprint logo if I could... but I think it would cause problems when I tried to have the phone repaired or replaced, or maybe even activated...

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

do you guys have any suggestions? on free ringtone uploader sites? just cuz i cant transfer mp3's from itunes onto the phone, doesnt mean ill buy them from sprint.


I thougt someone said something about this. I wonder why they left it out? Is that something that they could/might add in a software update? So when you hold the talk key it won't say who do you want to call? I was wondering why when I use a bluetooth headset with the 8400 it's different calling people compared to my Fusic. I didn't really use it that much before so I don't think it will be a big deal for me.

so sanyo's used to tell you who was calling and this phone doesnt? man there should be a software update for this!

[NINO63004]

do you guys have any suggestions? on free ringtone uploader sites? just cuz i cant transfer mp3's from itunes onto the phone, doesnt mean ill buy them from sprint.




so sanyo's used to tell you who was calling and this phone doesnt? man there should be a software update for this!


you can use Focus (http://www.sprintusers.com/focus/) or rumkin (http://rumkin.com/tools/sprint/) or fun for mobile (http://www.funformobile.com/pages/ringtone/uploadRingtone.php) .



Nino

[krazyfiend]

so sanyo's used to tell you who was calling and this phone doesnt? man there should be a software update for this!

The feautre they are discussing is used to tell u via the ringer setting... like audibly ... it would announce the caller's name if they were in ur phone book . 'Incoming call from ...' and such.

It still tells u who is calling visually on the external and internal display and if they aren't in ur phone book it states the state the call is coming from , u can also designate video clips/pics and certain ringers for certain callers...

the audible announcing of the callers name and the lack of the ability to enter the last 4 digits of a contacts phone number (then press talk) has been proven to not be features on this phone. (that second feature I applaud users of because the only contact I can recall the last 4 digits of is my parents and supervisor's work number lol, i rely upon my address book a lil much and have been using a cell exclusively for the last 5 yrs , no home phone)

[VibrantRedGT]

do you guys have any suggestions? on free ringtone uploader sites? just cuz i cant transfer mp3's from itunes onto the phone, doesnt mean ill buy them from sprint.




so sanyo's used to tell you who was calling and this phone doesnt? man there should be a software update for this!

On most Sanyo phones (even the 8300) you can select "Ringer and Voice". The phone will ring then a lady will tell you the name of the person calling (if its in your address book). I never had to look at my phone to know who was calling. The 8400 has the Ringer and Voice option. However the phone rings and she says "Incoming Call", not the name. I'm bothered by this. Oh, and the green keys too, they are dull unlike the blue.

[5.4]

On most Sanyo phones (even the 8300) you can select "Ringer and Voice". The phone will ring then a lady will tell you the name of the person calling (if its in your address book). I never had to look at my phone to know who was calling. The 8400 has the Ringer and Voice option. However the phone rings and she says "Incoming Call", not the name. I'm bothered by this. Oh, and the green keys too, they are dull unlike the blue.
Are you guys starting to regret getting this phone?

[SANYO OR LG]

yeah i am its too small i might get the fusic

[NINO63004]

yeah i am its too small i might get the fusic


I havent held the 8400 but the pic showing the two next to each other makes the 8400 look bigger.


the offical specs of the two are not much different though.



looks can be deceiving (sp?)



Nino

[SANYO OR LG]

i have the 8400 to me its too small the fusic feels so much better. the 8400 camera was yellow looking this morning?????

[NINO63004]

i have the 8400 to me its too small the fusic feels so much better. the 8400 camera was yellow looking this morning?????


well i do agree the fusic does feel good in the hand and i love it. Im actually getting a pair of HT820s this week for them :)



Nino

[tbakergobuck]

Are you guys starting to regret getting this phone?It's still kinda early but I'm a little disappointed that the phone doesn't have the voice dial feature that other Sanyos have had and some of my pictures turned out weird (see 8400 picture thread). Another thing that I don't like is how the speaker holes are kinda big. I have a feeling dust will get in there. Would be nice if you could take the speaker cover off to clean inside there. However I really like the size/build of the phone etc, so it's probably a keeper for me. Hopefully concrete specs comes out within 30 days and then I'll make my decesion if I want to keep it or not but I probably will just sell the 8400 if I like the m1 better.

yeah i am its too small i might get the fusicHa man you change your mind more then me. :lol: The Fusic is a tad thinner but longer. To me the 8400 feels more balanced and solid in my big hands compared to the Fusic. I don't really like thin phones because they just seem more akward to hold.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/DSC03375.jpg

[VibrantRedGT]

Are you guys starting to regret getting this phone?

Well I had been using a Sanyo 7500 for the last few months after I sold both my 9000's. If I still had my mint 9000 I probably would be regretting it. I like the size and really everything about it except two things-Green keys are dull and the Ringer/Voice ringer. I emailed Sanyo about the Ringer/Voice issue this morning. Maybe others can do the same in hopes of a firmware update.

[Brandon]

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Has anyone had any real bad problems with the camera on this phone?

[SANYO OR LG]

yeah it was yellow looking this morning i might get the fusic this is crazy

[TRA]

Question about the browser font - on my 8400 the font is very TINY - I changed the setting to LARGE and the text does not appear any larger than it does when it is set to SMALLEST - all the sizes are the same size. I exit out and restart the browser but to no avail. Any ideas what is going on or am I just being an idiot about something?

[VibrantRedGT]

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Has anyone had any real bad problems with the camera on this phone?

Just took 3 pics of my house as the workers are painting it. I don't see anything wrong with it. No yellow or anything. If the settings are right its a good camera for a phone.

[tbakergobuck]

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

Has anyone had any real bad problems with the camera on this phone?I think the 8400 camera might be a little wacky with the white balance. Check out the 8400 picture thread. Even if there is a issue I think I like the phone to much to give it up, at least right now. lol

Well I had the same thing happend to me today. :irked: Did you have the white balance on sunny? I took about 10 pictures of the river and all turned out like this. The sun was not infront of me. It looks like there is kinda is a rainbow in the picture which it was sunny blue skys.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/840A0092640.jpg

[krazyfiend]

I could never own a LG , the build quality just isn't there for something I plan on keeping 2-3 years. The 8400 is no vm4500/5000 but the size is great, doesn't feel bulky in my front pockets like the 5500 did (not really bulky, just noticeably there)

I must agree with tbakers comments about large hands and this phone being easy to use.

I don't regret buying it all, all phones have quirks and negatives...haven't seen one to date that didn't... it's the overall functionality of the phone, reception, and clarity that has won me over (BT especially) and the ability to use a media transflash card (however not being able to transfer mp3 ringers over via usb w/o using vision and uploads is a huge negative imho, but i guess this is the same with all sprint phones)

out of 11 photos i've snapped in medium resolution, none have had tinting issues, all were taken outside with a somewhat overcast/cloudy day

[SANYO OR LG]

i may keep it im not sure but still looking at the fusic

[5.4]

Finally got mine today and I love it :headbang2

[Mattman10987]

I got mine on Saturday. I'm very impressed so far, it feels solid as a rock. Anyone moving up from a 4500/5500 will feel right at home, so far everything works as expected. I haven't had to open the manual yet, and probably won't until I try out BT for the first time.

I'm glad I got it.

[shamefulzero]

ONE THING I NOTICE GOING FROM A SAMSUNG TO A SANYO! the samsungs i had, had a countdown. a real count down SO i kept my like days to birthday or day left on a contract and with samsungs, id just put in the date and it would give me for example 690 days 12 hrs 3 mins. the 8400 doesnt have that just like a few hours total i can put in.

am i not looking hard enough in the phone or do sanyos not offer a real count down clock?

could i DL one?


oh....and a few months back my parents left verizon for tmobile! well they LOVE my 8400 so i think i can get them to sprint now!

[5.4]

oh....and a few months back my parents left verizon for tmobile! well they LOVE my 8400 so i think i can get them to sprint now!
Awesome, will the referals it can help pay for your new phone :headbang2

[krazyfiend]

yeah, just can't be on a business or corporate plan... no more referral credits for us folks

[Jaggrey]

Does this phone have caller groups?

[rjsommer]

Does this phone have caller groups?

yes it does....20 of them. They are named "group 1" thru "group 20" respectively but you can rename them to whatever you want.

[DougCLind]

Does this phone have caller groups?
Yes, it does have caller groups. Laborious to assign people to them though. It's totally ridiculous that there isn't a pc interface to do all this manipulation of your phone data instead of using the tiny little keypad on the phone. It really steams my clams that the idiots don't rely on the pc for this stuff!!!! Makes you want to grab somebody by the throat and pound some sense into them.

[rjsommer]

Yes, it does have caller groups. Laborious to assign people to them though. It's totally ridiculous that there isn't a pc interface to do all this manipulation of your phone data instead of using the tiny little keypad on the phone. It really steams my clams that the idiots don't rely on the pc for this stuff!!!! Makes you want to grab somebody by the throat and pound some sense into them.


Try the wireless backup app. It's $3 a month but worth every penny! Enter all your contacts on the pc and it will sync them to your phone. You can modify groups this way too.

[DougCLind]

Try the wireless backup app. It's $3 a month but worth every penny! Enter all your contacts on the pc and it will sync them to your phone. You can modify groups this way too.
I looked at the wireless backup but it seemed to say that it stored things at Sprint's server,not on your pc. Have you actually used it? Do they provide you with software or does it use something like Outlook to store the contacts?

[shamefulzero]

ok why does the external screen show motion picture if its closed when your taking pictures, but not on the PV media player the colors on my mug shot where great!

[Sprint Know It All]

anyone got theirs through retention? and what kind of price did they meet u at?

[rjsommer]

I looked at the wireless backup but it seemed to say that it stored things at Sprint's server,not on your pc. Have you actually used it? Do they provide you with software or does it use something like Outlook to store the contacts?

That's true. The data is filled out and stored on the Sprint server, not the local pc. All I meant was that you can enter it from your pc instead of your phone. No additional software is required. It's just a web form that looks and feels like any other online phone book. You can designate numbers for home, cell, work, and "other" You can also assign groups. When you log off the server, the data is automatically uploaded to your phone. Visit here for a little more info https://wirelessbackup.sprint.com/jsp/helpPopup.jsp

What's even better is that say for instance you rename a few groups, add a few more entries, change someone's wireless number, etc from your phone, it automatically sends those changes to your wireless backup account. You don't have to manually sync - ever.

[1HappyPCSUser]

I got mine through retentions...54 bux and FREE power vision!

[VibrantRedGT]

This phone does support Voice Tags. That puts my Ringer and Voice issue to rest. Contacts<Select Person<Options<Set Voice Tag<Add. In Ringer and Voice when you get a call it will ring once then say what you recorded.

With that now fixed the only thing that sucks is the green keys but I can deal with it.

[professor80]

Ok, so I got my 8400, not impressed with the interface, it takes too many steps to get to text messaging depending on the themes... etc. I dont like how Sanyo made the battery two pieces like the lower end phones too.

[krazyfiend]

Ok, so I got my 8400, not impressed with the interface, it takes too many steps to get to text messaging depending on the themes... etc. I dont like how Sanyo made the battery two pieces like the lower end phones too.


Ummm, I somewhat agree with the battery thing , but if it lasts as long as advertised, oh well...my cover stays on well and seems sturdy enough

as for getting to text messaging...no matter what theme, to get to txt messaging , i open the face and press the upwards direction on the directional pad... ready to send to whomever....

maybe ur speaking of retrieving msgs, which I find easy too... but this is ALL in comparison to a vm4500/5500.. one of the earlier MM sanyo phones that was avail

[rjsommer]

Ok, so I got my 8400, not impressed with the interface, it takes too many steps to get to text messaging depending on the themes... etc. I dont like how Sanyo made the battery two pieces like the lower end phones too.


I think that was the whole idea behind having a favorites menu. You can customize favorites however you want. If you go to your text message inbox a lot, just add it to one of your favs.

What's so disturbing about a battery cover?

[RicoRich196]

Does the right D pad key still go to contacts?

[NONAME]

Does the right D pad key still go to contacts?Nope

[VibrantRedGT]

Does the right D pad key still go to contacts?

Its set up exactly like the MM-7500. I had been using the 7500 (back up phone for the last few months since I sold both my 9000) so the switch to the 8400 was easier.

[Deval]

yeah its basically the same device, just with added microSD and BT

[ucdhokie]

Does anyone know what bluetooth version the 8400 carriers?

1.2 or 2.0?

[Ced91071]

anyone got theirs through retention? and what kind of price did they meet u at?
Got mine ordered tonight for free!!!!!!!!!!! Should have it Thursday or Friday! :)

[olsen469]

yeah its basically the same device, just with added microSD and BT

doesnt it have a bigger screen as well?

i cant stand the small screen on my 7500. i love the phone just hate that there is no memory card slot and the screen is so small

[Brandon]

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yeah its basically the same device, just with added microSD and BT

doesnt it have a bigger screen as well?

i cant stand the small screen on my 7500. i love the phone just hate that there is no memory card slot and the screen is so small

Yes the screen is much bigger.

[CoolCSI]

Hello,

Anyway for Mac iCal to bluetooth a v-card to my Sanyo 8400?


Thank you,
James

[The SPCS Guy]

Yes SIR! I made the Plunge. $299.59 retail at the Sprint store around the corner from my Job. Of course I paid hard core CASH! Only way I conduct transactions with Sprint.

So this is the 1st time I'm getting to play with it, since I had my Supervisor lock it up in her desk, sicne I work in a call center and those greedy lil munchers would love my new toy.

Let's see how he acts with me. I can't believe I bought another SANYO! WOW!

JE :clap:

[Rose4uKY]

Ok now I really want this phone especially cause of the bluetooth.. I know green keys shouldn't be something to complain about but I love blue but since I have never had blue I'll live with green.. How do you get this phone for 54 bucks or free throuhg rententions? What did you guys say when you called? My upgrade isn't up till May I think.. But this is the perfect phone for me.. But I have the 10 dollar unlimited vision and text messaging plan now.. I guess I could live with 500 free I don't use that many a month.. My 8200 was blue my 8300 is silver... I love the blue on the 8400 looks nice. I want to go to my Sprint store tomorrow and see if they have blue and white to look at.. I don't want black.. I may have to call retentions..

And another question I don't know much about blue tooth never had it before.. But it would be nice to answer the phone without taking it ot of my purse less chance of dropping it.. Do all headsets go 30 feet or is there any that go longer? This would be so cool for me in my house if i hear my phone ring in the bedroom and am out in the living room or sitting at the computer I won't have to run back there.. I hope I find a small really good headset that is comfortable for me.. I so want this phone now..

Rose

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

isnt it sweet! im still playing with it finding great stuff, just wishi i can figure out how to make ringtones using my songs!


do u know how?

[Marlon_JB2]

Glad you're happy with the 8400!

Seems like just yesterday MsRandall was obsessed with her red 8200.

[The SPCS Guy]

I really REALLY like the Sprint UI! It's Kick azz!

JE

[GrEeN gOBlIn]

is there a way you can erase content you've used so u can open up memory?

[The SPCS Guy]

Once u find out, I'll be right behind you. It's been so long using a SANYO, I just wanna know how to get t9 to work and type out the words as I type the letters....lol

Oh yeah I got a Blue 8400!

JE

[EliteABombAZ]

So have you used the antenna to get those REALLY deep boogers yet? :lol:

[The SPCS Guy]

Nice phone. Just got mine today! I bought BLUE :0-). I have not activated it yet, although the man in the store attempted to tell me, that if I bought it I would have to activate it there. I told him I was NOT going to do that, and I just wanna buy it.

Nice size. it is slippery, so I have to get a case for it tomorrow.

One thing, how do we get text messaging to adjust to T9 and just spell the word out as you type the keys? I'm sure it's simple. Just been out of this for a while. Been used to my A920 for almost a year.

JE

[The SPCS Guy]

LOL
I hate the antenna. I am so used to not having one since I got rid of my 5600 and bought the A920! The phone is tight. I just need to get used to it. I don't plan on keeping it long. Just a place holder until SAMSUNG releases something new(to my liking), then I'll give this to my friend.

JE

[Meadow]

Does the right D pad key still go to contacts?

No, but there is a dedicated "Contacts" button instead.

[sashamw]

I picked up my white one last night!!!! :clap: Very, very happy! I just had the pink katana, which bless it's little heart did all it could for me :p but I missed so many calls cause I couldn't hear the ringer and txt messages for that matter.

I loaded up all my content onto my new little guy here though and wow! I haven't missed a thing since 6pm yesterday :headbang2

Gonna keep playing with it, love everything about it so far except that when I hit the directional keys I'm used to it going to what the icon indicates, instead it scrolls around my icons, so I had to set up my fav's which I've never used on any of my phones before, but it's cool :cool: