Sanyo Katana II/DLX 6650/8500 PICS

[blacksr]

who wants to host?

[josh33_unc]

who wants to host?


i can....on myspace, photobucket, other forums, etc.

[blacksr]

get on aim

[w7excursion]

Im all anxious now. Post! Post! Post!

[shamefulzero]

i can host! cmon pix pix pix

[blacksr]

vvtf. get on aim then!

[w7excursion]

Well the excitement is gone. ;) That sucks I dont have AIM. :irked:

[shamefulzero]

***. get on aim then!

my SN is shamefulzero on AIM send em my way ill do it

[josh33_unc]

im on there josh33unc

[Jonathanlc2005]

hahahahaa naughty naughty!!! :whip:

[Jason Fate]

same here, name is juh aye sun, what a shock huh?

[shamefulzero]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/zerooo_/6650.jpg
6650 (KATANA II)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/zerooo_/8500.jpg
8500 (KATANA DLX)

love the dlx

[josh33_unc]

looks sharp


ok 6650/katana II is one thing,
and 8500 is katana DLX

got ya

thread title could use some work lol

[w7excursion]

They both look better than I expected. Thanks blacksr!

[Jason Fate]

better than the katana version 1.0, still not what I was expexting, or hoping for...oh well, it coulda been worse.

[Godmera]

Nice. :)

[zackrhodes]

yep i agree, very nice sanyo

[heavyd]

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Specs?

[Cheatachu72]

i know what my next phone is going to be....looks sharp!

[Mayimbe87]

Its starting to look more like Sanyo Japan in here :)

[josh33_unc]

Its starting to look more like Sanyo Japan in here :)

^ , lol thats a good thing

[Jonathanlc2005]

they style of the katana II i like more then the DLX for some reason. oh well, still looks pretty good for both of them and hope to sell them soon.

nice knowing you black, hopefully they dont kick you litterally when the fire ya. lol j/k

[Dubspoon]

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The DLX is DO at least right, no more regular Vision phones

[tijkane]

Lord have mercy! More phones to buy! The Katana II looks awesome!
Thanks for the delicious pics

[nycgay23]

Wow, they both look pretty nice and the DLX seems much nicer looking than I expected. When are these due out, again? I forgot. June/July?

[Jason Fate]

maybe the phones will grow on me, but I was ecxpecting more...oh well. it's just something for me to sell, not own.

[ajskhan]

not that impressed with the design, honestly - how thick/thin is it?

[krazyfiend]

I like it, i'll what til it's in my hand & see some decent spec's...

much better than the first generation.

[james2K]

i like the look of the 6650 better. i prefer that hinge design.

obviously i like the features of the 8500 better. if i get one of these that'll be it.

[The SPCS Guy]

What are the specs on the DLX? I know the Katana II is the same as the original.

JE

[james2K]

i've heard the DLX is supposed to be akin to the 8400

[christmastree15]

Any word on what colors the Katana DLX will be offered?

[KAT]

Thanks for the pix. Both look quite nice! Certainly better than the 1st Katana imo. I'd go for the DLX for the added features. The internal display sure doesn't look close m610 size though, at least not in that one pic. :irked:

[KAT]

i've heard the DLX is supposed to be akin to the 8400
Yes, according to this, the DXL will have the same features as the 8400.

New Sanyo Katana II, Katana DLX Details E-mail
Sprint
Written by Humberto Saabedra
Friday, 25 May 2007
The first draft images of the Sanyo SCP-6650 have appeared through the FCC.


We previously covered the first details of the phone as the successor to the Katana, which will be released under the Katana II. The SCP-6650 will be a modest improvement to the current Katana, adding an improved camera and multimedia support.

However, the SCP-6650 will not contain EV-DO. That will be reserved for the Katana DLX; the SCP-8500. The existing Sanyo 8xxx line will receive the Katana DLX, building on the SCP-8400 with the thin Katana design, and including the 8400's full feature set, including EV-DO.

[cdkb]

Nice!

[blacksr]

8500 will be available in silver, pink, and champagne. not sure whats up with having 2 pink phones but no black or blue... hopefully that will change. it will be ev-do/microsd but i'm not sure about RL.

[shamefulzero]

8500 will be available in silver, pink, and champagne. not sure whats up with having 2 pink phones but no black or blue... hopefully that will change. it will be ev-do/microsd but i'm not sure about RL.

so then it will have qgva display 65 k in colors (maybe upgrade too 262 k), speakerphone, a buddy, a click sound when u open it. abilities to play music. if it has that im sold

[Marlon_JB2]

Hmm.. did Sanyo hire some designers finally? :) Even though it's still kinda generic and Sanyoish.

Looks good.

But I see they still can't create a center earpiece. It always seems to be offset to the left side of the phone.

[dasanyokid]

i'm ready to get rid of my my one already.

[shamefulzero]

so if the the DLX is exactly the same as the 8400, and when the 8400 came ppl were saying it was exactly the same as the 9000 then we finally have a 9000 alot less bulky? :clap:

[Dubspoon]

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Right, that would mean it has a media player, mini/micro SD slot and maybe even but doubtful, PTT

[jream]

any word on the color schemes?

[Matt]

Kinda reminds me of Verizon LG VX8700. (I think that is the model)

[tippin44s]

I think they should have used the styling of the katana II for the dlx instead.

[Jonathanlc2005]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u63/nine8breaker/colors.jpg http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u63/nine8breaker/katanaDLX.jpg
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127076&page=4&pp=15

[sgtester]

Looks good, thanks for posting the pics. I am kinda wanting to try PTT on the dlx, but it doesn't look like its supported by looking at the pictures. But who knows what changes will be made by release time.

[flipn0tic]

not bad, sanyo. a bit plain but definitely a step in the right, non-tacky direction.

[Bambi19]

Per Engadget Mobile (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/06/01/fcc-fridays/) , here's another new Sanyo phone submitted to the FCC for approval: SANYO A5527SA (http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=798104&native_or_pdf=pdf)

Here's a close-up from Sanyo's Japanese site (http://www.sanyo-keitai.com/au/a5527sa/index.shtml)

More CDMA Sanyo's (http://www.sanyo-keitai.com/au/index.shtml)

Why doesn't Sprint import some of these?! (http://www.au.kddi.com/collection/07summer/main.html)

[sgtester]

I'm just tickled with the fact that Sanyo is putting out more phones. I am a Sanyo fan and I was afraid that they were going "belly up". Also as a plus these new phones look pretty good!

[ajskhan]

not that impressed with the design, honestly - how thick/thin is it?
I take that back, looks nice

[ajskhan]

when is it supposed to come out? how much? well, after rebates and stuff for new customer - need 2 aal and my bro (in hospital) would love this!

also, just as a comparison - how "dropable" is the KATANA I? vs other sanyo's?

[Dubspoon]

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I'm just tickled with the fact that Sanyo is putting out more phones. I am a Sanyo fan and I was afraid that they were going "belly up". Also as a plus these new phones look pretty good!

Why be mad that more phones are coming if a fan

[sgtester]

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Why be mad that more phones are coming if a fan
I'm not mad at all I'm totally excited about it. Can't wait at all.

[parrott84]

I can't see them...Can someone send me the photos

[Complex757]

My 8400 has gotten me used to the silver/black look. I sort of like the color of the 6650 better. Both are a design improvement though.

[KAT]

Hey Complex757, don't mean to go off topic, but I noticed your avatar, I STILL have mine! And I thought it was the coolest thing back then...

[Marlon_JB2]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! My EYES!!! THE N400!!!!! :hee:

From a little bit of googling, this is the A5527SA.

http://www.tecnologiait.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/sanyoa5527sa.jpg

http://www.au.kddi.com/seihin/kinobetsu/seihin/a5527sa/index.html

I want one.... NOW

[Complex757]

I still have my N400 also, it's like the size of my home phone...lol

[tetra241]

Per Engadget Mobile (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/06/01/fcc-fridays/) , here's another new Sanyo phone submitted to the FCC for approval: SANYO A5527SA (http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=798104&native_or_pdf=pdf)

Here's a close-up from Sanyo's Japanese site (http://www.sanyo-keitai.com/au/a5527sa/index.shtml)

More CDMA Sanyo's (http://www.sanyo-keitai.com/au/index.shtml)

Why doesn't Sprint import some of these?! (http://www.au.kddi.com/collection/07summer/main.html)

I would wet myself if the one with the casio 5.1 mega camera came to the United States. That would be the phone of my dreams.
http://www.au.kddi.com/collection/07summer/main.html

[9000 BABY]

very nice i want one

[KoolAidKisses]

Can anyone tell me if the ringtones will be the same as katana 1, or info about the sound?

[Dubspoon]

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That DLX is nice I hope it's an '07 release, isn't it getting FCC stamp

[Rose4uKY]

If the Katana DXL is like the 8400 then it should have the AAC ringers. If feature wise it;s exactally the same as the 8400 then I may not get it. If it has better bluetooth and the same amount of space for all the AAC ringerrs or more then I would consider it. I want to see the Sanyo phone like the sidekick too the pro 900 is there pics of it anywhere? But I think the Katana DXL looks nice. Rose

[Zwingli33]

I love the way they look. I'm going to replace my wife's junky RAZR for the Katana II and save the DLX as my replacement. Hope the reception is still up to par for the sanyo name.

[RicoRich196]

If the Katana DXL is like the 8400 then it should have the AAC ringers. If feature wise it;s exactally the same as the 8400 then I may not get it. If it has better bluetooth and the same amount of space for all the AAC ringerrs or more then I would consider it. I want to see the Sanyo phone like the sidekick too the pro 900 is there pics of it anywhere? But I think the Katana DXL looks nice. Rose

I was just about to ask about the Pro 900 Sidekick-Esque phone, any new pics? I really hope some news will surface.

[Rose4uKY]

Me too cause I haven't had the 8400 that long they let me slide on my upgrade a couple months early so I don't know when I am due again. I kind of want the Katana DLX but I love the sidekick phone too someone at work has one from T-Mobile. I may just have to wait though till I am due for the upgrade. But if there are pics anywhere let us know.

[PokerFace23]

katana 2 this july.

katana dlx october.

that's all the sanyo man said at the meeting today really.

[shamefulzero]

katana 2 this july.

katana dlx october.

that's all the sanyo man said at the meeting today really.

any word on DLX 8500 colors?

[diannnoeora]

any word on DLX 8500 colors?

See post # 36 and post #45. Silver, pink and champagne.

These phones look much nicer than the usual Sanyo design. I would consider getting the DLX 8500. I've never had a Sanyo phone because they looked ugly to me.

[shamefulzero]

8500 will be available in silver, pink, and champagne. not sure whats up with having 2 pink phones but no black or blue... hopefully that will change. it will be ev-do/microsd but i'm not sure about RL.

no black? that is stupid! i was going to get it but not unless it comes in black. maybe ill get the silver (original sprint colors)....wait i remeber complaining that the 8400 didnt come in silver! yes ill get the 8500 with an upgrade i get in sept!

[Rose4uKY]

I know my 8300 was silver and I wanted the 8400 in silver so I chose blue which is what my 8200 was but this is a different blue.. So now I'll probably have to get the 8500 as well. I may get silver or I may do the pink depending on what it looks like.. I can't wait till the DLX comes out.. I need to see when my upgrade is up.. And I don't even need a new phone my 8400 is fine LOL!! I"ll have to sell it. I am assuming my sd card will work on the DLX and that it will have a slot for one and a media player too right? I hope so!! Rose

[TartMyWay]

Can anyone tell me if the ringtones will be the same as katana 1, or info about the sound?

The DLX will support .m4a !

[Rose4uKY]

That is the one I want. I was talking to a guy at the Kiosk at the mall yesterday and he claimed phones were being delayed due to something and I am so sorry I forgot what he said.. Don't know if it's true or not though but for some reason I cannot remember what he said.

[9000 BABY]

See post # 36 and post #45. Silver, pink and champagne.

These phones look much nicer than the usual Sanyo design. I would consider getting the DLX 8500. I've never had a Sanyo phone because they looked ugly to me.
i like function over looks anyday

[blacksr]

6650 will be multimedia 1x supposedly which would mean no ****ty ringtones like katana I. release date tbd.

8500 of course will have m4a support since it is an ev-do device. no RL. i'd be surprised if there were another RL device ever. its lookin like a 7/14 release date on this one.

[blackmagicwoman]

Does anyone know if either the Katana II or the DLX will have stereo speakers and multimedia capabilities like the M1?

[Jason Fate]

the DLX is supposed to have multemedia

[amatlock2778]

should be great- looking forward to it's release so i can upgrade from my katana 1

[TartMyWay]

Does anyone know if either the Katana II or the DLX will have stereo speakers and multimedia capabilities like the M1?

The DLX will only have one speaker, it wont be as loud as the M1. It will be loud but not very good sound. It will be in the back of the phone.

[shamefulzero]

The DLX will only have one speaker, it wont be as loud as the M1. It will be loud but not very good sound. It will be in the back of the phone.

is the speaker the size of the m1 geez thats goona suck!

[hchops33]

i was wondering how big is the screen for the katana deluxe and 2. hopefully there 2.2 in. 'cause 2 in is too small

[blackmagicwoman]

The DLX will only have one speaker, it wont be as loud as the M1. It will be loud but not very good sound. It will be in the back of the phone.


thats a disappointment :td:

[Dubspoon]

6650 will be multimedia 1x supposedly which would mean no ****ty ringtones like katana I. release date tbd.

8500 of course will have m4a support since it is an ev-do device. no RL. i'd be surprised if there were another RL device ever. its lookin like a 7/14 release date on this one.

Sprint said they would continue to produce RL phones just not promotte it, so if the DLX is like the 8400 maybe it will have RL, that internal screen would have to be biger and better for me to want it though

[blackmagicwoman]

The DLX will only have one speaker, it wont be as loud as the M1. It will be loud but not very good sound. It will be in the back of the phone.

Do you know what the key pad will be like? I am really not the biggest fan of flat keys, but will the thin form I have a feeling they will probably be that way.

[Deval]

I'm thinking flatter keys...most thin phones have flat keys (m610)

[nycgay23]

I'm sure this has already been posted somewhere on the site, as it's from last night. No major news here, but though I'd post anyway!

http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=2256

Sanyo Katana DLX Spotted On FCC Site

Date Posted: Yesterday, 8:15 PM
Source: FCC

Documents seen on the FCC site today revealed the Sanyo SCP-8500, or Katana DLX, another addition to Sanyo's line of skinny phones for Sprint. This clamshell will offer EV-DO data, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot. Based on the drawings, it also has dual displays and a camera. It loses 3.8mm in height and 1.4mm in width, but gains 3.3mm in thickness when compared to the original Katana. No further details are revealed in the documents at this time.

[NotoriousNeo]

The added girth puts it around KRZR size, no? That's a shame, I was hoping for something ultra-slim like my m610. Everything else just seems so fat now :(

[Deval]

yeah but this is a Sanyo slim...a higher-end one!

[Dubspoon]

The original katana and II are pretty slim, maybe they are as thick as they are because they have RL?

[Deval]

I thought RL was done for?

[Dubspoon]

According To Sprint They Are Still Producing Them Just Not Promoting The Feature

[Deval]

no, I'm pretty sure all the new phones don't have RL...I believe the 3200 doesn't?

[Dubspoon]

I'm about to get the 3200 so I'll let you know if it does have it... but I believe it does though, hope it's not the last til qchat

[Cheatachu72]

http://developer.sprint.com/view_devices.do?device=79079#

info about the DLX...

[KAT]

http://developer.sprint.com/view_devices.do?device=79079#

info about the DLX...
The link lists the Main LCD Display size in inches... 1.19 X 1.55... that would be incredibly small, can't be right.... can it? :scare:

[shamefulzero]

http://developer.sprint.com/view_devices.do?device=79079#

info about the DLX...

it also says the main screen is 262k in color (18 bit) color res. if thats true its going to be hard not to buy it. hey do we know how much it retails for yet?

[shamefulzero]

im thinking this phone will be there high end device for the year 2007.

[HChristianS]

http://morningpaper.typepad.com/morning_paper/2007/06/introducing-the.html


another link with another pic.

[av8or]

http://morningpaper.typepad.com/morning_paper/2007/06/introducing-the.html


another link with another pic.
they're showing two clearly different designs and labeling them both as 8500, so somethings amiss there

[HChristianS]

they're showing two clearly different designs and labeling them both as 8500, so somethings amiss there


yes i noticed that.
the blue is more curvier than the other.

[ViciousVixxen3]

lol I dunno either...but I bet someone will get to the bottom of this :laughing:

[JayMike_]

http://morningpaper.typepad.com/morning_paper/2007/06/introducing-the.html


another link with another pic.


The Blue one looks amazing! It is sleek and just ... well looks great!

[shamefulzero]

the blue one looks like the 6650 look at the hinge, except it looks like it say 1.3 mega pixel? hmmm i like that design better too.

[Deval]

Hmmm...now I'm confused...I think they showed 2 different phones with the same specs

[Dubspoon]

not just you, which one is the real DLX?

[Deval]

1 of them :hee:

[one_hoop]

http://developer.sprint.com/view_devices.do?device=79079#

info about the DLX...

It's 240 x 320, but only 1.19" wide (3.02cm), so I'm thinking it'll have some of the smallest type ever. From the looks of the photos, the width is not a typo.

Otherwise, this phone sounds like a dream. A little pocket heavy for a slim, so I hope it gets the Sanyo-snap. I'm sure it'll feel solid, regardless. Hmm...


M@

For reference:

http://morningpaper.typepad.com/mor...ducing-the.html


another link with another pic.

[Penny]

ok, this might seem like a dumb question but the link said that it was going to be released Q3, 07 what does that mean?

[ViciousVixxen3]

third quarter of 2007

[av8or]

ok, this might seem like a dumb question but the link said that it was going to be released Q3, 07 what does that mean?

it means the third quarter of 07

q1 jan-mar
q2 apr-jun
q3 jul-sep
q4 oct-dec

[9000 BABY]

im a sanyo guy but the fusic 2 looks way better than this phone damn sanyo

[Penny]

third quarter of 2007

That is what I thought. The Sprint store told me that they thought that it would be released this month. I sure hope so!!!

[Deval]

but its 2 different kinds of phone...the Fusic II is music-centric, and the Katana DLX appears to be just a normal EVDO phone

[9000 BABY]

i mean the design of it compared to the fusic 2

[Deval]

well that too...LG usually has a sexiness to them

[9000 BABY]

yeah makes your eyes light up lol

[Marlon_JB2]

1 of them :hee:
I can't stand you, Deval. :hee:

[Deval]

I can't stand you, Deval. :hee:

I figured that was a good answer as any

[sprinter4life]

im a sanyo guy but the fusic 2 looks way better than this phone damn sanyo

If I could pipe in here a bit....

I've played with both phones multiple times and I'm sorry to say here in Sanyo forum that the Fusic 2 or Muziq is really twice the phone as the 8500. It looks better in every way, is lighter, has more functions and will be cheaper when released. As far as I'm concerned it's not even close.

I'm not meaning to bash here but the Muziq is just better.

[pacman9900]

release date august 19th

[mmace1]

The link lists the Main LCD Display size in inches... 1.19 X 1.55... that would be incredibly small, can't be right.... can it? :scare:


sq root (1.19^2 + 1.55^2) =


1.954" diagional, what's the M610 diagional, 2.2"? What about the 8400?

[Deval]

yeah but the sanyo is Sanyo, vs LG

[9000 BABY]

If I could pipe in here a bit....

I've played with both phones multiple times and I'm sorry to say here in Sanyo forum that the Fusic 2 or Muziq is really twice the phone as the 8500. It looks better in every way, is lighter, has more functions and will be cheaper when released. As far as I'm concerned it's not even close.

I'm not meaning to bash here but the Muziq is just better.
yeah i have the m1 and it's a great phone but this phone I'm not impress at all. The fusic 2 will be my next phone 4gb wow. sanyo step it up

[Penny]

I was just told by a Sprint rep here in a store who looked at her calender that the Katana deluxe will be available on July 12. Can't wait to see it!

[aschlect]

Just measured my M1's screen - 1.19" x 1.55" - same as Katana DLX


It's 240 x 320, but only 1.19" wide (3.02cm), so I'm thinking it'll have some of the smallest type ever. From the looks of the photos, the width is not a typo.

Otherwise, this phone sounds like a dream. A little pocket heavy for a slim, so I hope it gets the Sanyo-snap. I'm sure it'll feel solid, regardless. Hmm...


M@

For reference:

[KAT]

sq root (1.19^2 + 1.55^2) =


1.954" diagional, what's the M610 diagional, 2.2"? What about the 8400?
Well, some sites with m610 specs have it listed as a 2.3, which would make sense since it looks taller and wider than my 2.2" Sanyo 9000. Not sure about the 8400. Unless this DLX has some awesome new funtions/features I'm not yet privy to, I don't see it as a true upgrade at all, especially going from the beautiful large m610 screen way down to the DLX size. Thought this DLX would give me a reason to go back to Sanyo, still not really seeing it.

[shamefulzero]

anyone buy the 6650 yet? wondering what the review is like

[NDIrishLacrosse]

yeah i just got one actually, i will make a new thread on it in a minute.

[Deval]

which one did you buy??

[copterpilot]

Do you all think the speakerphone speaker on the DLX will be anything close to the 5600's. I'm looking for an upgrade to EV-DO, but I hate to lose the sound quality of the 5600. It really impresses people when I play music on it. Is the 84oo's speaker decent?

[Deval]

Doubt it...the m1 speakerphone was the closest to the 5600/9000

[shamefulzero]

sprint accidently posted pictures of the pink 8500 as the pink 6650! looks kinda nice although i think the 6650 looks better

http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/DisplayPhones?audience=INDIVIDUAL&language=EN&id12=CHP_PhonesTab_Link_AllPhones

click on gallery to view it

[Deval]

it looks the same!

[shamefulzero]

check the hindge in the photo gallery deval

[Deval]

You mean the gallery...yes, nice oversight

[Rose4uKY]

I kind of like the shape of the Katana II but I love the color of the DLX in the gallery and want the 8500..I was going to do silver but now I might do thay color. It's pretty!! I just kind of like the Katana II when it closes it's more square then the DLX. I need to see it in person.. When is the DLX coming out again do we know I forget?

[laj0131]

anyone have any idea when the DLX will be out?

[RJB]

anyone have any idea when the DLX will be out?
THat is what I would like to know lol.

[christmastree15]

THat is what I would like to know lol.
I heard July 15th........soon

[chronicfreeze]

We got silver, pink and champagne in yesterday. They are in RMS+, but are oddly not on the planogram. I assume we will be able to sale them on Sunday; I question the $30 price difference over the Musiq though :confused:

[Rose4uKY]

Oh so they are in the stores? I want to see one but I am not up yet for upgrade. When you buy a new phone does your upgrade date change? Was is the Musiq another fusic type phone. I kind of want the DLX now..

[Penny]

They said in the store here today that they are supposed to be in stores tomorrow. And yes the price is 329.99.

[nycgay23]

They said in the store here today that they are supposed to be in stores tomorrow. And yes the price is 329.99.

Sorry if I am missing the obvious here; are you saying the Katana DLX is supposed to be in stores tomorrow, for $329.99?

[Penny]

Yes, sorry for the confusion. That pink DLX is HOT!

[nycgay23]

Wow! I didn't realize the DLX was out so early. Man, could I (or would I) go for a Sanyo again? I'm tempted, I must say!! Truly though, what new phone isn't tempting me right now?

[Rose4uKY]

I know I want a pink one really bad. But my upgrade isn't up yet I know. It's still high even after your 150.. I want one though!

[Penny]

Incase you guys didn't see it in the other post. Sprint has accidently placed pictures of the pnk DLX under the gallery section of the Katana II . This phone is awesome!!!!

http://www.sprintpcs.com/flash2/idemo.html?x=SCP6650KTP&xType=3

the first picture is of the II but the others are of the DLX

[JayMike_]

I cant tell, maybe they changed it already

[JayMike_]

Any reason why the DLX will be more than the Musiq?

[sprinter4life]

Any reason why the DLX will be more than the Musiq?

I presume it's because they can't sell them as cheap as LG or Samsung to Sprint. They're a smaller player that has a tougher time getting economies of scale.

For example, the KatanaII is going to be more expensive than the M510 next week... Are you kidding me? No, it's true.

Sanyo makes good phones but they're overpriced and not much to look at.

[CPPU]

the mogul, dlx, muziq and 8830 are all out tomorrow in stores.

[Penny]

I cant tell, maybe they changed it already


No it is still the DLX. Look really close at the hinge and at the color of the inside. The Outside of the DLX is very shiny and the outside of the II is more textured. Look really really close at the difference.

[Deval]

Yeah, I was just about to post that...I saw the packing slips for the phones today

[MsMasterOLove]

the mogul, dlx, muziq and 8830 are all out tomorrow in stores.
the dlx is not on the sprint support yet, i'm not sure that it will be in stores

[dkny3362]

Incase you guys didn't see it in the other post. Sprint has accidently placed pictures of the pnk DLX under the gallery section of the Katana II . This phone is awesome!!!!

http://www.sprintpcs.com/flash2/idemo.html?x=SCP6650KTP&xType=3

the first picture is of the II but the others are of the DLX

Okay, so do i want the pink DLX or the pink Muziq??? I want to see a demo of the Sanyo DLX before I decide.

I know everyone is saying the phones are supposed to be in stores today, but the stores in my area keep saying Sunday or Monday. I want them out NOW!

Penny, which one do you think you are getting?

[Penny]

Depends, I really like the look of that Pink DLX! I don't know what the Pink Muziq will look like but a Sprint store rep and I decided witha name of Extreme Pink it will probably be a hot color of pink. I will really like to see them both to decide. However if the Pink Muziq doesn't come out with the black I will probably get the DLX. I know I know that is stupid. I just want a Pink phone. Have always wanted one and I don't think I will be satisfied till I get one. I do have the Pink M510 but it keeps power cycling on me so I am exchanging it for one of these.

[dkny3362]

Depends, I really like the look of that Pink DLX! I don't know what the Pink Muziq will look like but a Sprint store rep and I decided witha name of Extreme Pink it will probably be a hot color of pink. I will really like to see them both to decide. However if the Pink Muziq doesn't come out with the black I will probably get the DLX. I know I know that is stupid. I just want a Pink phone. Have always wanted one and I don't think I will be satisfied till I get one. I do have the Pink M510 but it keeps power cycling on me so I am exchanging it for one of these.
I got the Katana last year when it came out because I wanted a pink phone sooooo badly too. I loved the look of it and the feel of it, but was disappointed because it didn't have EVDO and wasn't it multimedia phone like I was used to with the Samsung A900. Exchanged it for the Fusic and have stuck with it because it's a really good phone. I think I won't go wrong either way with either the DLX or the Muziq. I love the pictures that were on the sprint site for the DLX, I am just worried it will have the muffled sound that Sanyo's usually had a few years ago.

[dkny3362]

DLX and Muziq will not get released until Sunday even if the stores do have them. Just called a few stores in my area and only one store has the DLX's in stock but won't sell them. They wouldn't say what colors either phones were in either.

[Dunpeal]

WHoever told you that obviously dont know what the hell they are talking about. My store got them in and I already sold one this morning and I got the pic to prove it :

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1429672#post1429672

One thing you are going to learn is dont alway believe what a rep tells you, most of them dont know anything.

One thing is correct though Sprint Corporate stores are always last in getting new phones, indirect Sprint dealers are able to get them the next day after showing up in the warehouse

We also got the Muziq in today, will post the pic up for this on the SU LG Forum

[JayMike_]

None in DFW area....

[sgtester]

I tried telesales and after a 30 minute call they wouldn't place the order.

[nycgay23]

OMG I want one! :) now!

[Rose4uKY]

Me too I want a pink one.. I need to see if I can sell my 8400 cause I know my upgrade isn't up.. Will they let you bill one to your account and make payments on it? Or if they bill your account do you have to pay it off by the next bill? I can't seem to find on the sprint website when my contract is up where is it at on there?
Thanks Rose

[Penny]

Ok, the local store here let me see and play with the DLX. They only got it in silver and I called to ask when the pink would be released and they said they did not even have the pink one in their system but it was just posted above that they had them in their store. HMMMM... The DLX is really nice. It looks and feels better then the two previous Katanas. Love the way they did the hinge on it. Screen is a little small well atleast to the HUGE size of the screen on the Muziq. Outside speaker is just like the one on the first Katana. However the features are a lot better. Does support animated wallpaper though atleast it had one as the wallpaper when I looked at it.

[sgtester]

Your lucky the stores even have it. I've spent most of my day explaining the difference between the orginal Katana, the Katana II, and the Katana DLX that most are clueless about. Telesales wasn't a whole lot better either.

[Dunpeal]

Ok, the local store here let me see and play with the DLX. They only got it in silver and I called to ask when the pink would be released and they said they did not even have the pink one in their system but it was just posted above that they had them in their store.....
Hi Penny,

was it this pink one they claimed they didnt have in their system yet ?

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/8373/178288086277011jk3.jpg

I have been telling people over and over for over a year now to stop believing everything a Sprint Rep says, they are pulling what we call BS cards to their customers.

The reason why they dont have it is cause their logistics department sucks, bad management who are lazy. They only have a silver into see how sales will go for it, then as they start to have a greator demand then they will get the pink. They are scared to order something that they wont sell in which they get penalized by Corp for.

[islesfan56]

Silver DLXs available in Manhattan at 34th Street store! :laughing:

[flyingdutchman]

Just bought my Katana II DLX. Nice phone, too bad it has not activated yet so I can't make a call. Here's some pics:

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2082/img3782oh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/539/img3785ya7.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2721/img3786up7.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3236/img3787zl3.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1815/img3788us6.jpg

[lennyj17]

http://morningpaper.typepad.com/morning_paper/2007/06/introducing-the.html


another link with another pic.

I'm actually think that the blue one could be one of the 1st Pro-series Phones....The Silver is infact the 8500/DLX....The blue one is not a Katana 2 (Different Cam) or a DLX as you can obviously tell.....But it does resemble the PRO-Series Leaked Pix we've seen a few months back....And it is almost time for Wi-MAX in certain markets....HMMMMMM :tu:

[Deval]

I think the blue was a mockup of the Katana II?

[Rose4uKY]

So comapred to the 8400 what is different? Is there more room internally for ringers and better bluetooth and maybe bigger screen inside? Also please tell me blue or green keys I have to know LOL!! Someone said animated wallpaper is that correct? Rose

[flyingdutchman]

So comapred to the 8400 what is different? Is there more room internally for ringers and better bluetooth and maybe bigger screen inside? Also please tell me blue or green keys I have to know LOL!! Someone said animated wallpaper is that correct? Rose

Blue keys. There is animated wallpaper. As for the rest, I have never used an 8400 so I don't know. I will say that they tout email ability as one of the main features, but everytime I click on email in the messaging section to phone freezes up and I have to take the battery out.

[lennyj17]

Could the DAYS of Green Leds on Sanyo be finally over..

-3200-Orange

-All Katanas- Blue

-S1- RED

Here's hoping

[NONAME]

Blue keys. There is animated wallpaper. As for the rest, I have never used an 8400 so I don't know. I will say that they tout email ability as one of the main features, but everytime I click on email in the messaging section to phone freezes up and I have to take the battery out.I hope the DLX trully supports animated screensavers :fingers: . Not like the M1 which is preloaded with "2" animated ones
but no one can figure how to download any others to the phone. (and I doubt it could even be done)

[MsMasterOLove]

does this phone support themes? that would be hot

[flyingdutchman]

There is a themes section. It comes with Sprint, Sanyo, and E-Mail themes. There are 3 animated screen savers, but I have no idea how to get more.

[MsMasterOLove]

cool...thanks.....for some odd reason i like to be able to change the themes!

[MsMasterOLove]

forgot to mention that when i talked to a sprint retention person that they said that they could not order that phone.....found that kinda strange.....

[Dunpeal]

Blue keys. There is animated wallpaper. As for the rest, I have never used an 8400 so I don't know. I will say that they tout email ability as one of the main features, but everytime I click on email in the messaging section to phone freezes up and I have to take the battery out.

You need to use the Sprint Mobile Email software for Emails. Its a free application you can download that works just like OutLook, you can configure POP and IMAP accounts. If you have AOL, AIM, Yahoo (Paid Version), Sprint, or MSN Email accounts auto config and send alerts to your phone wherever you get new mail.

Also if you insist on on doing it the way you are doing it now, try putting the memory card in and see what happens if you havent already done it. I am just guessing here though on this part.

If nothing works take the phone back for exchange

[Dunpeal]

I hope the DLX trully supports animated screensavers . Not like the M1 which is preloaded with "2" animated ones
but no one can figure how to download any others to the phone. (and I doubt it could even be done)

It does:

Image Type (static or animated screensavers/wallpaper)
png (Yes/No) Yes
Transparency? (Yes/No) No
jpg (Yes/No) Yes
Transparency? (Yes/No) No
gif (Yes/No) Yes
Transparency? (Yes/No) Yes
bmp (Yes/No) Yes
Transparency? (Yes/No) No

animated gif (Yes/No) Yes
m3g Screen Saver (3D animation) (Yes/No) Yes
CMX (list version and CMX max. file size) Ver 4.4 (available download memory)
Screen Saver Capabilities
Downloadable Screen savers? (Yes/No) Yes
Maximum size of wallpaper in pixels (w x h) 240 x 320
Screensaver usable pixel dimensions - Caller ID (w x h) 240 x 293
Maximum size of static screensaver (KB) 500KB
Sound effect QCELP support (Yes/No) Yes
If yes, what is Maximum file size supported (KB) Available download memory
Multi Media Playback on sub LCD (Yes/No) Yes
Real Audio/Video (Yes/No) No
Yes
Windows Media (Yes/No) Local playback only
Streaming Multi-media (Yes/No) (If yes, 1X or EVDO) Yes (EVDO)
Pre-loaded Apps (WMA/WMV) Yes
Downloadable Games / Applications (Yes/No) Yes
QTV 4.0, 5.5 (list version if supported) 4.7.2
Multi-rate (Yes/No) Yes
From 1X to EVDO No
DO encoding Yes

http://developer.sprint.com/view_devices.do?device=79079



You just have to find them to download to the phone

[flyingdutchman]

You need to use the Sprint Mobile Email software for Emails. Its a free application you can download that works just like OutLook, you can configure POP and IMAP accounts. If you have AOL, AIM, Yahoo (Paid Version), Sprint, or MSN Email accounts auto config and send alerts to your phone wherever you get new mail.

Also if you insist on on doing it the way you are doing it now, try putting the memory card in and see what happens if you havent already done it. I am just guessing here though on this part.

If nothing works take the phone back for exchange

Do you have a link for that download? Also, I don't understand why going to messaging--->email would cause the phone to crash.

[dasanyokid]

yeah i would like the link to that also, much apreciated.

[JayMike_]

wait are you telling me I can set up my webmail email to send to my phone as texts? where have I been? Can you help me with directions how to do it?

[Joshie16]

Does te DLX have a place to put cell phone straps??? and does it have a MY Buddy like the Sanyo 8400? :D

[MsMasterOLove]

Does te DLX have a place to put cell phone straps??? and does it have a MY Buddy like the Sanyo 8400? :D

:laughing: a buddy..... I think all of them have a buddy it changes though it was an alien, kangaroo and something else i can't remember off hand. my kids think that it is a mystical person in my phone:hee: they open and close it just to see get go across the screen..... it might as well have something to open and close your phone besides answering it lol

[NotoriousNeo]

How thick is this new DLX? The silver one looks like FUSIC-size, which is fine, but I mean, after the M610 and all....

Also, is the DLX basically an M1 expect not as boxy and grotesque?

[nycgay23]

Silver DLXs available in Manhattan at 34th Street store! :laughing:

Sweet! I'll be stopping by sometime this afternoon!

[flyingdutchman]

Actually no buddy. At least not by default and I have not seen a place to turn it on. There is a spot for a strap, it's on the bottom though. It is also a fair amount thicker than the m610, but you are pitting it against the thinnest flip out there, so what do you expect. Personally, I found the m610 too thin, the DLX is just right IMO. I never used an M1 so I can't help you there.

[NONAME]

It does:



You just have to find them to download to the phone :headbang2 Thanks once again Dunprel, again you came through for me :tu:

[Rose4uKY]

Wow blue keys animated wallpapers I want one now. I want the pink one. I am calling my sprint store again to see if I can get through. Maybe they will have them on the 15th.. I am sure they won't have pink though. I have never paid full price for a phone though. I can probably get 75 off maybe and sell my phone for 50 or 75 so that may not be bad. I can't wait to see one in person. I can't believe there is no buddy I like the little buddies.. So like now my main background is a picture of my cat meaning I can have be an animated gif on this new phone right? That will be so cool. My friend has the 1st Katana in pink and it lights up blue but not real bright. But I am tried of green. Thanks for all the info!! Rose

[Dunpeal]

Do you have a link for that download? Also, I don't understand why going to messaging--->email would cause the phone to crash.

yeah i would like the link to that also, much apreciated.

It will use, I assume, the same drivers for the SCP-8400. TO get the drivers you will have to download the Sprint Connection Manager. During the installation proccess it will ask the Make and perhaps model of your phone you want to install the drivers for.

For XP click HERE (http://www4.sprint.com/pcsbusiness/downloads/Sprint_PCS_CM_v039.msi)

For Vista click HERE (http://www4.sprint.com/pcsbusiness/downloads/Sprint_PCS_CM_v039.msi)

I know it sucks that you have to install the SCM to get the drivers for the Sanyo, and no you dont have to use the SCM to do what you want to do with the Sanyo phone, you can run that independantly without having to launch the SCM.

[Dunpeal]

wait are you telling me I can set up my webmail email to send to my phone as texts? where have I been? Can you help me with directions how to do it?

You will only get automatic alerts to your phone if you have an AOL, Yahoo (purchased), MSN, AIM, or Sprint email accounts.

If you have earthlink, gmail, bellsouth, comcast, etc you will have to manually configure them with the same settings you would use in Outlook. In your WEBMAIL accounts you will have to setup forwarding to your sprint email address to get an alert that you have email, then use the Sprint Mobile Email application to retrieve your mail which is done autmatically when the application is launched. This is the work around to get auto like alerts. If you are unable to send mail, then your ESP is blocking it cause your ISP is not with them. The work around for this is to set your Outgoing mail server to: smtp.sprintpcs.com, Your User Name: Your sprint email address without the "@sprintpcs.com" and Your Password: your vision password

[Dunpeal]

Does te DLX have a place to put cell phone straps???

None that I noticed

and does it have a MY Buddy like the Sanyo 8400?

No, I didnt see any. The SW Format is simular to the M510 that does not have a buddy dude to anoy the hell out of ya....lol

[Dunpeal]

How thick is this new DLX?

0.6"

[flyingdutchman]

You will only get automatic alerts to your phone if you have an AOL, Yahoo (purchased), MSN, AIM, or Sprint email accounts.

If you have earthlink, gmail, bellsouth, comcast, etc you will have to manually configure them with the same settings you would use in Outlook. In your WEBMAIL accounts you will have to setup forwarding to your sprint email address to get an alert that you have email, then use the Sprint Mobile Email application to retrieve your mail which is done autmatically when the application is launched. This is the work around to get auto like alerts. If you are unable to send mail, then your ESP is blocking it cause your ISP is not with them. The work around for this is to set your Outgoing mail server to: smtp.sprintpcs.com, Your User Name: Your sprint email address without the "@sprintpcs.com" and Your Password: your vision password

So what is the email choice in messaging for? Do I need to DL drivers to make that not freeze or something? If so, that is a bit ridiculous.

[MsMasterOLove]

:thought: Was wondering if you can use a usb cable to transfer data? The usb cables for the other Sanyo products would be great. I don't like to keep taking out the memory cards to get stuff off and on the phone.

[chrono807]

Just bought my Katana II DLX. Nice phone, too bad it has not activated yet so I can't make a call. Here's some pics:

((pics removed))


Would you be willing to take some night pics?

[MsMasterOLove]

U CAN USE A DATA CABLE! Okay I just got excited! Sorry.....you can transfer data and music.....no cable included or headsets but it can be done.....thank you sprint and sanyo for understanding :-)))

[flyingdutchman]

Would you be willing to take some night pics?

night pics? You mean with the 8500's camera? I will this evening.

[chrono807]

night pics? You mean with the 8500's camera? I will this evening.

Sorry, I wrote that very late at night, although night pics with the 8500's camera would be cool too... I meant like what the keypad looks like at night (unless it's identical to the 6600's) and whether or not it has a flash on the camera. Also can the flash be used as a flashlight like on the 8300?

[flyingdutchman]

Ok here you go:
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8836/img3802jx2.jpg
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/572/img3806nv5.jpg

And if you want to see pictures from the 8500 in low light check here:
http://sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137802

**EDIT** Oh i forgot. No flash. Unless they hide it really well.

[MsMasterOLove]

:clap: Okay I won't wait for the lx 260 if the speaker on this is as good as the previous models.....I am beginning to have a new relationship with a new friend....lol :laughing:

Hey can you say if the ringers are loud or if you compare it to another sanyo?:tu:

[flyingdutchman]

Stock ringers between the 8500 and the 9000 are about the same, the 9000 being slightly louder. Until you put the 8500 on a table, then it is louder because the speaker bounces the sound off the table. I have only one music ringer on the 8500 and none on the 9000, but the one on the 8500 is not as loud as stock ringers.

[MsMasterOLove]

Thanks! I was wondering because I have had 8100-8400 and the 8400 seemed a little lacking compared to the others. I know for a fact that the 8300 would wake me up out of a dead sleep. (as well as everyone else in the house) So I was kinda hoping....I know that it doesn't have a flash, but could taking the pics on the low light or night light setting would help? I miss the flashlight feature that they use to have and the buddy, my kids are not going to like this phone but it sounds like a winner

[av8or]

nice, looks like el backlighting instead of led's, much smoother of an effect

[JMiculka]

I just bought my wife the Katana DLX a few days ago and as usual, the store staff could not transfer the 250 plus names and contact information from her old phone, a Sanyo MM-5600. It seems that everytime we change out phones, none of the Sprint stores are able to transfer this information. We have tried various Sprint stores and they all claim that for some lame excuse, they are unable to transfer the address/contact book. Does anyone have any suggestions before she starts manually re-entering all the contacts? Sorry, I'm a newbie here and not very good a this stuff. Thanks.

Jim

[aschlect]

I just bought my wife the Katana DLX a few days ago and as usual, the store staff could not transfer the 250 plus names and contact information from her old phone, a Sanyo MM-5600. It seems that everytime we change out phones, none of the Sprint stores are able to transfer this information. We have tried various Sprint stores and they all claim that for some lame excuse, they are unable to transfer the address/contact book. Does anyone have any suggestions before she starts manually re-entering all the contacts? Sorry, I'm a newbie here and not very good a this stuff. Thanks.

Jim

That is complete BS. Take it to another store, and find a competent sales person. If it can't be done, call Customer Service voice a complaint. That is unacceptable.

[Deval]

well before filing a complaint, maybe their PC was down, maybe their machine was broken, etc.

[james2K]

I just bought my wife the Katana DLX a few days ago and as usual, the store staff could not transfer the 250 plus names and contact information from her old phone, a Sanyo MM-5600. It seems that everytime we change out phones, none of the Sprint stores are able to transfer this information. We have tried various Sprint stores and they all claim that for some lame excuse, they are unable to transfer the address/contact book. Does anyone have any suggestions before she starts manually re-entering all the contacts? Sorry, I'm a newbie here and not very good a this stuff. Thanks.

Jim

I know that if they use a cellbrite machine the older model of hardware is not compatible with the 8500. A store would have to upgrade to the newer model for probably close to a grand. I know it's the cost of doing business, but i'm just saying. Of course they could be using futuredial or something different. just my two pennies

(of course, i have an 8400 laying around that i can transfer with the old cellbrite and then use bluetooth to transfer to the 8500, so my customers are happy ;) )

[Deval]

the corporate stores can upgrade their machines via LAN

[MsMasterOLove]

Wondering if you have your contacts saved to outlook because you could transfer the .vcf file to the memory card and use it that way:headbang2