Vm 4500

[Ronkh]

Oh Yeah !!!!!

[jaypayso]

hahahah nice man when did u get it?

[smittythepig]

well, i guess that answers the "will it really have a 2mp camera?" question.

[Diamond_G]

Nice, I get mine in an hour..... The waiting sucks..... How many batteries does it come with?

[Balistic2]

ya where did you get it?

[Ronkh]

Got it at SPCS store in newington ct.

1 batt (standard)

Had to reduce the compression of the pic to get it on here.

Now trying to get snapsync to recognize it. any suggestions?

[Deval]

can u post up pics taken wih the phone....BUT the smaller versions...like the ones they give u when u log into ur pics account...

[HKP]

How do you like it? Have you used the video yet? DETAILS... lol! :)

Oh, did they just get them in the store you went to? Or, did they already have them and just held on to them til today? A store I called said they were 'in transit'. I don't know if that means they'll be here today, or if it means that they won't get them for a few days.

[y2jdmbfan]

Ronkh,

You need to get a couple of updated files for the 5400/5500...I have these and the new.ini you need. PM me with an e-mail address and I will send them to you. BTW, what is the resolution of the camera?

Y2J

[Balistic2]

were they selling the silver also? did they change the RL sounds for the 5500?

[eppitek]

when is the 5500 going to be available in costco ? i was hoping by the end of the month!

[ssaifull]

went to my Sprint store bright and early. they got 10 VM4500s in and the TSR was setting up the demo and let me come in the back to test it out. I try to go and buy one and the Mgr., some prick that doesn't know me, doesn't know that i've come into the store phukkin 40 times so far this month waiting for RL to launch and this phone to come out says, "right now we only have 4 or 5 (LIAR!) and they're only for new activations. Put his name on a list." Put my name on a list? what the phuk are you, Santa Claus?

I AM PISSED! You can bet I'm gonna go there later and try again...

[HKP]

Originally posted by ssaifull
went to my Sprint store bright and early. they got 10 VM4500s in and the TSR was setting up the demo and let me come in the back to test it out. I try to go and buy one and the Mgr., some prick that doesn't know me, doesn't know that i've come into the store phukkin 40 times so far this month waiting for RL to launch and this phone to come out says, "right now we only have 4 or 5 (LIAR!) and they're only for new activations. Put his name on a list." Put my name on a list? what the phuk are you, Santa Claus?

I AM PISSED! You can bet I'm gonna go there later and try again...

I'm sorry to hear that. That sucks. I hate when I hear stuff like that. Makes me nervous and upset. Probably not as much as the person it happened to. Geez, I hope that doesn't happen to me... IF Minnesota EVER gets them. They're all saying this week or next week. Some of them say that VideoMail isn't launching until AFTER Thanksgiving... :(

[craig1300]

I am in Devals hood, im gonna check North Bergen, NJ store and Paramus store soon

[RyanM]

Dammit! I found a store that has them but they said they don't know when they're supposed to start selling them but check back every day this week! Idiots! Their supposed to sell them today!

[HKP]

Originally posted by RyanM
Dammit! I found a store that has them but they said they don't know when they're supposed to start selling them but check back every day this week! Idiots! Their supposed to sell them today!

OMG... as I said in another thread, "special kind of stupid"

[moesess]

sometime this week in nj:(

[RyanM]

Called 5 sprint stores. One said they had it but couldn't sell it like I said before. The rest were like "the what? of we don't have that yet" and one even told me to try best buy or radio shack because they sell sprint phones too and I can activate them at the sprint pcs store. Oh really, that's fricken amazing! I'll try calling the one store that had it again later today, maybe they'll get the memo to sell them.

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by HKP
How do you like it? Have you used the video yet? DETAILS... lol! :)

Oh, did they just get them in the store you went to? Or, did they already have them and just held on to them til today? A store I called said they were 'in transit'. I don't know if that means they'll be here today, or if it means that they won't get them for a few days.

Video is neat, not fantastic, but fun.
just tried a sample one and erased it.

I got there at open, and they hadn't gotten them yet.
Spent a few min begging to have them call me and hold one when they got in and POOF--- UPS truck outside..........

Had to wait for them to ck in shipment and then gimme mine, then ESN change.

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by Balistic2
were they selling the silver also? did they change the RL sounds for the 5500?

Blooooooooo only. i bought the extended batt, but that's silver. I will keep it in the package unless I need it, so I can change it when they get the blue

[HKP]

Lucky! Deval and I are talking right now about how much we want this phone! LOL!

[craig1300]

Ronkh, you stand alone now as the 1st owner

[RyanM]

Congratulations ronkh on being the first owner, too bad we were all hoping to get them today and that's obviously not gonna happen :(.

[HKP]

Originally posted by RyanM
Congratulations ronkh on being the first owner, too bad we were all hoping to get them today and that's obviously not gonna happen :(.

No kidding.

[craig1300]

i can see the headlines now "Man gets arrested for armed robbery at Sprint PCS store" - cash left in register, stacks of 8100's and 5400's left untouched, 1 5500 missing. Officers puzzled...

[ssaifull]

Originally posted by craig1300
Ronkh, you stand alone now as the 1st owner

I'm gonna charge back in that damn sprint store and demand my vm4500. I know I may sound juvenile, but i've waited so long for that moment to buy the phone... i can't put my frustration into words... congrats ronkh!

[RyanM]

Would it be wrong to tell the nice girl on the phone that they are supposed to start selling the vm4500 today you IDIOT!!!! I'm just itching to call back.

[dannydos]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone SCP-5300/1.0) NetFront/3.0 MMP/2.0)

Well After Calling Just About Every Sprint Store In Mass. I Found A Store That Has Them And Will Sell One To Me. Sprint Store Reps Suck. So Does It Have A 2mp Camera. I Cant See Any Pics From My Phone . I Cant Wait Until I Get Access To A Pc To See Pics

[craig1300]

you can scream all you want, just make sure you dial *67 first.......

[nivlam]

OMG its out !!!!! im screaming like the girls from that sprint "7pm" commercial

[smittythepig]

Originally posted by dannydos
So Does It Have A 2mp Camera.

ROFL :D

[RyanM]

dannydos, definately no 2mp camera. The picture that was posted looked more like the 8100, but it was compressed too.

[eppitek]

can you use the SMS right now? or do you still have to wait longer?

[ChrisNYC69]

LOL you guys are so silly... all of this just for a cellphone.. i know how it feels.. but i think i'm the one who's suffering more because i hate the dark color blue, and want the silver one... i guess i'll be the last one with it and gonna have to wait to see if the silver one comes out... BOOHOO!!!

chris

[crazymac]

Originally posted by ChrisNYC69
LOL you guys are so silly... all of this just for a cellphone.. i know how it feels.. but i think i'm the one who's suffering more because i hate the dark color blue, and want the silver one... i guess i'll be the last one with it and gonna have to wait to see if the silver one comes out... BOOHOO!!!

chris

I'm hearing that the PCS stores are getting both.

[ChrisNYC69]

oh ok thanks... But i guess i'm still gonna wait til Dec 3rd... I tink the blue color is so ugly... i love grey and black...

[SeannyD]

Just picked up mine in the Sprint Store here in Lansing. Haven't had much time to do anything with it yet, but for the most part, it seems AMAZING! So many new features for me to explore!

[ssaifull]

Originally posted by SeannyD
Just picked up mine in the Sprint Store here in Lansing. Haven't had much time to do anything with it yet, but for the most part, it seems AMAZING! So many new features for me to explore!

Sh*t i might have to make the trek out here if these guys don't cooperate. EL is only 65 miles away from AA, which Sprint store?

[RyanM]

That makes 2 sprint users now...

[Jaggrey]

I'm curious what happens when you send the video to some1....any1 wanna send me one? I doubt the Treo will be able to do anything, since it can't even do "Picture Mail that Talks".:(

[Dave]

I'm going to pick up my BLU 5500 right now -- be back in a bit.

[ChrisNYC69]

let us know what happened! hehe

[PSkinny121]

I just played with a gray one in a Sprint Store here in NYC, I could have bought one had I felt that that extra $130 above and beyond what I paid for the VGA1000 was necessary. Don't get me wrong, this phone is spectacular, it weighs virtually nothing, the camera and screen is very clear, the video works great, the outer display switches between old school b/w and color, and all that good stuff. But, I don't know anyone else with RL, so I don't need it right now, I don't see myself shooting amateur video with my phone so often as to warrant the extra price, plus the $5 Sprint will no doubt charge me for video mail, so I don't really see why paying $230 after rebate is going to be worth it for a little better camera, that I didn't even notice if it has a flash or not(it must though right?). Great phone, but $380 bucks or $230 after rebate seems a wide gap from the $100 the very capable VGA1000 costs, am I wrong??

[RussPath03]

Well all the stores in San Antonio do not seem to have it! :(

[PSkinny121]

When I walked in I asked the first rep who was at the door, she referred to another rep for "new phones." That rep sadi they didn't have the 4500 only the 2000, or not the 5500 only the 5400. However, I told her that was odd because they were supposed to come out today, so she checked with another rep off the floor in the back, who had two of them in boxes in his hand, then miraculously there was one right behind the counter that she unplugged and let me play with!

[slffl]

Originally posted by PSkinny121
I just played with a gray one in a Sprint Store here in NYC,

Was the sanyo 5500 as top heavy as the VGA1000? That's one thing I didn't like about that phone, seemed too easy to drop.

[PSkinny121]

Originally posted by slffl
Was the sanyo 5500 as top heavy as the VGA1000? That's one thing I didn't like about that phone, seemed too easy to drop.

Well, first of all I agree with you about the VGA1000, it is awkwardly weighted, but it is so small that i don't feel like i am gonna drop it. This phone is very evenly weighted, light no matter what. It is really like having a casette tape in your hand, for those of us that actually remember recording songs off the radio on tape! The thing is so damn light, take the batery out of the VGA1000 and it feels like that does closed

[Strider420]

Originally posted by Dave
Charging it up right now.

Yeah me too!

It looks like it's everything we all dreamed about.

[Dave]

Originally posted by Dave
I'm going to pick up my BLU 5500 right now -- be back in a bit.
Charging it up right now. (this picture taken with the 5300.)

[ChrisNYC69]

oh wow.... honestly, i don't like the dark blue, i just like black and grey but that color looks hot and unique.... Ummm... i think i'll buy that one and not the silver one lol

Chris

[smittythepig]

imagine if that thing had an internal antenna. pretty cool.

[jano]

Originally posted by Dave
Charging it up right now.

Thank you! That's the first pict I've seen that looks even remotely blue!!!! Black would be better but anything's better than another silver phone!

[PSkinny121]

My other problem with it, those menu buttons you see on the picture on the box there, they are so small I can't hold the phone with one hand and press with my thumb, I gotta use the tip of a finger, which can be annoying...

[Adster]

Attention Florida residents!!!

I've called a large majority of Sprint stores here in Florida this afternoon.

No one in Orlando / Daytona claim to have the phone. One store even said they don't have a release date. (which prolly means they have it but wont sell it)

Called a few stores down south. The Coral Springs store DOES have the phone. Too bad thats about 3 hrs away.

Most of the stores say few weeks. I say few hours. Keep trying! Theres obviously people that work at these SPCS that have no idea what they are talking about.

[Balistic2]

ya internal antenna (do those things work better then the externa)

[Strider420]

Well just for anyone looking to score one in the Chicago area, the store in boystown (broadway & diversey) has them as does the store on lincoln & devon.

[Dave]

The antenna is not like that of a typical Sanyo, but more like the Samsung models. I wonder why.

[dk2463]

Anyone in the SF Bay Area know who has the VM4500? I called all over and can't find one.

[Ronkh]

Devals'.....

gee he got blooooooo toooooooo

[smittythepig]

enough of the boxes, people. we want to see more pics of AND FROM the PHONE!!!

[denverite]

Nothing in Denver, called 5 out of 6 sprint pcs stores, the 5th one i called told they had 10 boxes of them, i said vm4500 she said yes, i said for sale, she said yes ok i'm coming down, well i drove 16 miles oneway to this store, a guy employee came up to me i told him i wanted the 4500 phone, we have one but its the DEMO, told me there not for sale yet, told me it wont be intill 2nd week in Dec..Dang i should of got that lady name....I'll go to the Sprint store that only a mile from my house and check with them and see if i can get on there list or get a list started...( I no i'm not a member yet but i been visting other forums like Howard, wireless advisor so far this has the best info)

[Dave]

Closed -- charging

(The flap on the right of the display is the protective plastic coating, haven't pulled it off just yet.)

I wonder if dust will accumulate inside the speaker holes if I carry this around in a pocket.

[Dave]

Open -- charging

[Ronkh]

Hey Dave
Kevin says "Hi"......

[ChrisNYC69]

Looks really nice... i actually thought it was ugly lol... but it looks really cool!

[Dave]

Here is a picture of the keypad. Aplogize for the blur-factor, you can only do so well with a cam-phone.

[bobthebaker]

needs more info on pictures!

is the camera better than the 5300?
is the video quality really bad?
can anyone post a link of an uncompressed, high res picture taken BY the 5500?

edit- is the 5500 worth the cost if you don't plan on using PTT?

[eppitek]

i want one!!!!!!!!! i cant wait til costco get them!!!.. anyone have any info on when they will have them?

anyone know if the phone is capable of using SMS today?...

is there anyway to get a free extended battery?

-joe

some more questions... based on that picture... are you sure the keypad lights are blue? and why does the talk and end buttons look so small??

are there fun frames?

how about the characters like the alien guy?

[denverite]

I wish you guys would stop teasing us>>>>DROOOOOOOL<<<<

[slffl]

Originally posted by Dave
Closed -- charging

It looks as though in that picture the backlight on the front lcd is off, yet is still viewable. Is the front LCD readable without the backlight on?

[Dave]

Originally posted by slffl
It looks as though in that picture the backlight on the front lcd is off, yet is still viewable. Is the front LCD readable without the backlight on?
Yes, much better than the 5300 when off.

I'll also note that when OFF and charging and the handset is opened, it says BATTERY CHARGING, POWER OFF and the background is blu.

[Diamond_G]

I got mine... I'm charging it now... Anyone look at their sprint account online... There is no picture of our phone there.... The speaker phone quality is what I expected (great) and the camera seems better to me than my roomates 8100....

[PSkinny121]

The video looked really good when I played with the phone earlier today, but I had the same question, is it worth it if I am not gonna use it or RL that much???

[dannydos]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone SCP-5300/1.0) NetFront/3.0 MMP/2.0)

I JUST GOT MY 5500!

[eppitek]

Originally posted by PSkinny121
The video looked really good when I played with the phone earlier today, but I had the same question, is it worth it if I am not gonna use it or RL that much???

well.. would you have bought the phone if it has all the same features but readly link didnt exsist... i know i am gunna buy it!!!

[MrTchMan]

I am gonna get one after work. The store in SLC has 9 in stock and ready to sell. I will need someone to test Rl with after 3pm mountain time

<-----Jumping up and down


MTM

[eppitek]

Originally posted by dannydos
Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone SCP-5300/1.0) NetFront/3.0 MMP/2.0)

I JUST GOT MY 5500!


are you typing from the 5500?? is the web faster/better??

it still says your mobile phone is the 5300 from the post heading but i wonder if thats b.c the system needs to be updated

[Tony]

I'm happy that it comes with the standard charger (like the Samsung's). I really don't like the charger that goes into the data connection port.

[PSkinny121]

Originally posted by eppitek
well.. would you have bought the phone if it has all the same features but readly link didnt exsist... i know i am gunna buy it!!!


Good question, I don't know, that's what I am trying to figure out cause I won't even subscribe to RL if I do buy it unless I know a bunch of people who have it

[fairoasis]

Just got off the phone with the Columbia store. Have them there, selling them, first come first serve basis whether you already have service or new subscriber. Woooowooooo!!!!!
With wind to my back, time of day lower traffic, should be there in 22 min:)

[zeldalink]

if i have a retention then how much is it to add ready link? and does videomail cost extra too? can both of thos be on a reten. plan?

[Kenseiden]

Just picked mine up from the downtown store in NYC. Noice! But now I have to play with it. The speaker is nice and loud...they got it right right off the bat.

[Dave]

Good question, this new handset sure looks great but I may not be willing to change my service plan around for these added features.

Dave

Originally posted by zeldalink
if i have a retention then how much is it to add ready link? and does videomail cost extra too? can both of thos be on a reten. plan?

[vladv]

Does this phone has Ready Link ?????

[Matt]

Yeah it has ReadyLink.

[Balistic2]

who wants to donate a couple $100 to the balistic2 fund every penny donated goes to a lowly balistic2 in need of a 5500!

[delorean012]

jus called sprint and they said the phone is not availible through telesales yet however they said the stores around me may have it. but the closest sprint store is like 30 mins away and i know best buy or rs wont have them for along time around here.

[PSkinny121]

So, does it seem as though Sprint can't get their ***** together?? I mean half of everyone can get a phone, half can't, it is supposed to be released today, but it isn't on the website...what a mess!

[banditcosmo]

Does anyone know if the extended battery and car charger from the 5400 will work in the 5500 ?
I just got a 5400 and for $60.00 more I got an extended battery, car charger and headset. I was thinking of returning the 5400 and keeping the battery and charger if they will work it the 5500.

[Dave]

Originally posted by Dave
Good question, this new handset sure looks great but I may not be willing to change my service plan around for these added features.

Dave

OK here is the scoop:

Unlimited Vision + Ready Link costs $20, plain and simple. Video mail comes as a part of Vision anyway. Apparently this can be added to a retention plan, according to the rep I spoke with.

[heatblaze]

anyone know whre it is in the southern california area(los angeles) local stores dont have em or never heard of them :(

[PSkinny121]

Originally posted by Dave
OK here is the scoop:

Unlimited Vision + Ready Link costs $20, plain and simple. Video mail comes as a part of Vision anyway. Apparently this can be added to a retention plan, according to the rep I spoke with.

That all sounds logical in theory, but don't they always have a way to get you somehow?? ;)

[Balistic2]

hey if i have $10 vision (i have it cause i got one of the orginal vison plans brought out sept 2002) can i get RL for just $5 more?

[supasport24]

yes in so cali , pasadena sprint store , but no word on any best buys, they are still saying dec 7 and that they will have blue and charcoal

[Dave]

Originally posted by Balistic2
hey if i have $10 vision (i have it cause i got one of the orginal vison plans brought out sept 2002) can i get RL for just $5 more?
I have $10 Vision on my account. The rep informed me that if I jump up to a Vision + Ready Link plan the breakdown is $15 Vision + $5 Ready Link. That is why they are telling you that RL is only $5.

To answer your question, you cannot add-on RL for $5, you'll have to drop your $10 Vision and pay $20 for both together. ...according to the rep I spoke with.

[heatblaze]

oh do? oh sh*t!!!! on my way!!!!!!!!

[slffl]

Originally posted by Dave
I have $10 Vision on my account.

So does the video mail work on $10 vision plans like picture mail does?

[MRTRIPOD]

LETS see a PIC. of the NON BLUE ONE!

[Dave]

Originally posted by slffl
So does the video mail work on $10 vision plans like picture mail does?
The rep I spoke with told me YES... I guess I'll find out once I try uploading a video.

[Jaggrey]

Originally posted by Dave
The rep I spoke with told me YES... I guess I'll find out once I try uploading a video. Send it to me....I wanna see what the Treo does with it.:D

[calrath]

hmm.. so what was all that talk of $5 on top of vision for video mail? Right now i have $15 vision shared between two lines, video mail is included in this?

[Nightfall]

It's amazing how little the customer service reps know in comparison to sprintusers.com. I just got off the phone with 2 different reps in the store and neither of them knew the Sanyo 5500 even existed, talk less of when they are going to receive them. The sad part is one of them is a friend of mine and I had to play dumb just so he doesn't feel too bad.

[PCSGuyMD]

From the Howard Forums:

Originally posted by cruznis300:

ok.. it's simple to understand.

It's $20 a month if you want vision and readylink

It's $15 a month if you just want readylink

If you have a $100+ MRC plan, RL is free as well as vision on the first line, it's then $15/$20 per additional line if you want RL/RL+Vision.

If you have a plan that is under $100 but has vision for free on all lines, you will only have to pay the $15 increase on each line.. not lose your free vision and add on RL + Vision for $20. $15 increase only.

STOP THE MADNESS!! LOL

[Balistic2]

thanks for the info now new question since my mom is at US celluar and i have convinced her to switch to sprint she can get the 5500 and get $150 off now she won't take pics or RL or anything so is it possible to get my # to the 5500 and ill give her my A500 and get her # its knida tricking sprint

[denverite]

Alright!! Just pick up my 4500 20min ago, here in Denver, Wondening if there was a time frame where they had to release it?? Anyway check out the features on it...so far i dont see any ready link yet...alot more signal bars compared to my A500..sound louder too...I'm happy so far...

[flyingdutchman]

Originally posted by Nightfall
It's amazing how little the customer service reps know in comparison to sprintusers.com. I just got off the phone with 2 different reps in the store and neither of them knew the Sanyo 5500 even existed, talk less of when they are going to receive them. The sad part is one of them is a friend of mine and I had to play dumb just so he doesn't feel too bad.

Ask for the VM-4500

[RussPath03]

Woohoo! San Antonio, TX has them! Gonna get one after I leave work in a little while!

[denvenrite]

Just curious does Readylink come from a satalite use? Because you can talk to coast to coast on it??

[Nightfall]

"Vm 4500"...does Vm stand for "Video Mail"?

[Jaggrey]

Originally posted by Nightfall
"Vm 4500"...does Vm stand for "Video Mail"? Yes

[Nightfall]

Originally posted by flyingdutchman
Ask for the VM-4500

Nah, that wouldn't work either, I told them it was a phone that had the walkie talkie feature and a built in camera but they had no idea what I was talking about.

[Snoopy572]

Can someone try sending a video to another user with an 620, 600, or 8100 to see if it works.

[fazooley]

Just picked up the phone in SI, NY. Sprint Store on Richmond Ave has a ton of them. Go in and pick one up

Frankie

[Chaos-ESP]

Just emailed my mom to pick one up on her way home from work...lets hope i convinced her...i can get mine for 190$ :D

[audis4]

in socal, best buy says they wont have the 5400 or 5500 until Dec. 7th. 1 store i called had no clue on anything, the other actually knew when they would have it. so i guess i gotta wait until dec. 7th.

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by denverite
Alright!! Just pick up my 4500 20min ago, here in Denver, Wondening if there was a time frame where they had to release it?? Anyway check out the features on it...so far i dont see any ready link yet...alot more signal bars compared to my A500..sound louder too...I'm happy so far...

For ready link, you need to set teh phone up.

Go to settings, ready link, clik it, and follow on-screen

[Nightfall]

Originally posted by Chaos-ESP
Just emailed my mom to pick one up on her way home from work...lets hope i convinced her...i can get mine for 190$ :D


How can you get it for $190 if you don't mind my asking? The best hustle i can think up still has me stuck at $250.

[heatblaze]

audis 4,

supasport24 said its in the sprint store in pasadena(on colorado blvd) and he is correct as my girl is picking up two phones as i type this :)

[eppitek]

choas any word about it going to costco.. someone on hofo said it should be there on launch but i havent heard anything

-joe

p.s. this has to be the quickest growing thread yet

[audiS4]

ya, i know they have them at sprint stores, but i think id rather wati for best buy to get it so that i can get an in store warranty with it. my 5300 is barely alive still, its got so many problems, ive just held onto it cause they stopped carrying them at best buy and wanted to wait for the 5500. ive had the 5300 since january.

maybe they will even have silver on dec. 7th. i really only like silver phones.

[Maokh]

The local sprint store in Bellevue, WA (Seattle) has a couple floating around for sale.... they said if i came by today, they'd sell me one.

I might leave the CC at the office and take a quick look at it :)

[nivlam]

haha with 5500 coming out today - i think people had forgotten the biggest day in the wireless history - WLNP - oooh sprint sooooo slick !!!!!

[TRSNYPAZ]

well i called the store in my area--and the lady was like are you a new activation or an existing customer--i told her i was an existing customer--she put me on hold for about 3-4 minutes--got back and said that the tech said they should be getting them in next monday--THATS THAT BULL****--IF I WAS A NEW CUSTOMER WHAT SHE WOULD OF SAID YES??? THIS IS CRAZY MAN--JUST CRAZY...IM A HEAD DOWN THERE AND SEE WHATS UP!!!--LETS SEE IF THEY GONNA LIE TO ME IN MY FACE--I HATE WHEN THE SPRINT WORKERS DO THIS ****--IF ANYTHING I THINK THE EXISTING CUSTOMERS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS NEW ONES--****--IM OFF TO MY SPRINT STORE--WISH ME LUCK...

[heatblaze]

WHEN U GET PTT ADDED WITH VISON FOR THE 20 IS THE VISION ALSO FREE FOR THE FIRST TWO MONTHS ALONG WITH THE PTT OR IS IT JUST THE PTT ARE YOU ARE STUCK PAYING 15 FOR VISION?

[moesess]

there is still hope for me, im about to make my rounds

[Invader J]

Woo hoo, got mine too! It's friggin great. =D I'll be happy to post a bunch of big pics when I get home.

[Balistic2]

please do please do!

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by Invader J
Woo hoo, got mine too! It's friggin great. =D I'll be happy to post a bunch of big pics when I get home.

It's

BLOOOOOOOOO

mine too

[AnthroMatt]

Went to a Sprint Store today to ask about the 5500..the manager told me it would "hopefully be in before Christmas." I said that it was supposed to launch today and he claimed no knwledge of it. Either he is a liar or Sprint is really unorganized. I actually wouldn't be surprised if both is the case.

[Ronkh]

I just sent a video clip to my wife's 8100.

8100 is not capable of playing it.

:::::pout:::::

[Strider420]

Here is a sample of the 5500's camera on high setting. One is using one of the (very cool) fun frames:

http://home.graffiti.net/strider420:graffiti.net/images/5947459077_0_1.jpg

http://home.graffiti.net/strider420:graffiti.net/images/5949961989_0_1.jpg

[Bryans]

Originally posted by Ronkh
I just sent a video clip to my wife's 8100.

8100 is not capable of playing it.

:::::pout:::::

are you paying the extra $5 for video mail? or has it been established that video mail is included with the $10 or $15 vision package? Perhapse the $5 video mail charge is only for those w/o vision?

[Maokh]

How about some video too?

[Ronkh]

cant figure how to post video. i d'l it to my puter, but it wont let me attach it in this forum

[WallaceD]

Originally posted by Ronkh
cant figure how to post video. i d'l it to my puter, but it wont let me attach it in this forum

Just ZIP it! The board will allow you to attach ZIP files.

[Maokh]

Is there a URL inside that email that points to the video?

How long does it take to upload a full 15 second video?

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by Maokh
Is there a URL inside that email that points to the video?

How long does it take to upload a full 15 second video?

the one i sent you took about 30 seconds

[Maokh]

http://www.halversons.net/5949648261.mov

[Ronkh]

that was with only ambient light and a tv in the backround (noise)
next time i'll try the light

[WallaceD]

Oh. My. God.

That was with a phone?!?!

Outstanding!

[ChrisNYC69]

You guys with the Sanyo 5500 need to stop, seriously... lol... i can't wait for sunday, that's when i'm gonna buy it! Yippy!

Keep us updated with the sanyo 5500!

Chris

[Clash]

Very cool. :). Oh yea, with the video, are there different quality settings you can set and such?

[topher694]

Man do you think this is a popular phone? 140+ messages in under 7 hours... is that some kinda record around here?

Just curious does Readylink come from a satalite use? Because you can talk to coast to coast on it??

No. It is VoIP (Voice over IP)... it uses the internet.

[Diamond_G]

yup, fine and normal... (not sure what the difference is on the phone itself...) but it tells you how many clips you can take and it ges up when you use normal...

[denverite]

Anyone that has the VM4500 are you able to access Readylink?? I'm getting error message after it searchs...

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by denverite
Anyone that has the VM4500 are you able to access Readylink?? I'm getting error message after it searchs...

call service. it needs to be re-provisioned.
i had the same problem

[eppitek]

is anyone able to answer the questions : can you use onboard texting rite now through the 5500?

is the keypad blue?

how does it compare with previous models in vision speed/ RF

is there a little alien/dog character in the phone

[Ronkh]

quality is already set to best. white balance and light were set to auto. didnt set teh back light setting though

i sent a 2nd vid to maokh but he is off line now

[Diamond_G]

Originally posted by eppitek
is anyone able to answer the questions : can you use onboard texting rite now through the 5500?

is the keypad blue?

how does it compare with previous models in vision speed/ RF

is there a little alien/dog character in the phone

no mo-sms still have to use shortmail.... but it tells me that sprint will send message once it is up and running...

yes and it lights up blue

vision and rf are great (for me at least)

and yes it has the dog....

[Maokh]

http://www.halversons.net/5952206725.mov

[AErph]

Originally posted by Strider420
Here is a sample of the 5500's camera on high setting. One is using one of the (very cool) fun frames:

http://home.graffiti.net/strider420:graffiti.net/images/5947459077_0_1.jpg

http://home.graffiti.net/strider420:graffiti.net/images/5949961989_0_1.jpg Your images are down. Do you want me to host them for you?

[eppitek]

Originally posted by Diamond_G
no mo-sms still have to use shortmail.... but it tells me that sprint will send message once it is up and running...

yes and it lights up blue

vision and rf are great (for me at least)

and yes it has the dog....

thanks soo much for the answers.. ive been asking all day lol

[Diamond_G]

Originally posted by eppitek
thanks soo much for the answers.. ive been asking all day lol

no prob...

[Maokh]

Those videos are pretty sweet....the size is a little smaller than the 3650, but the high frame rate and video quality really makes up for it.

Do these videos play at this frame rate on the phone?

Can the video player play a url?

Is the video player launched via web browser? (like a midlet)

[denverite]

Thanks Ronkh, just call sprint and the'll have me going in couple of hours...somehow he told they origanally had me for tomorrow..

[denverite]

Just look at my phone and the RL is there...

[RyanM]

Can't find the vm4500 in Louisiana...only New Orleans has it and I don't feel like driving today...

[Diamond_G]

Originally posted by Maokh
Those videos are pretty sweet....the size is a little smaller than the 3650, but the high frame rate and video quality really makes up for it.

Do these videos play at this frame rate on the phone?

Can the video player play a url?

Is the video player launched via web browser? (like a midlet)

seems to play at the same rate at which it is taken (at least on the phone it does)

I am not sure about the second one

and the video camera function looks to be built in (probably not worded right)

[Ronkh]

Vision faster than 8100, not as fast as a600
RF is seemingly fantastic
audio not sure of yet (not enough calls)
blue key pad

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by Maokh
Those videos are pretty sweet....the size is a little smaller than the 3650, but the high frame rate and video quality really makes up for it.

Do these videos play at this frame rate on the phone?

Can the video player play a url?

Is the video player launched via web browser? (like a midlet)

plays as it was recorded

dunno

dunno (don't think so) but when i sent it to my wifes 8100 it tried to open web to play it.

[RyanM]

What is the deal, I've called the same sprint store 3 times today and they just admitted that they have them in stock but can't sell them yet. "sometime within the week" she said. Then I say that I know alot of people (sprint users) that have bought the phone at a sprint store and she replies "it differs from store to store, we were told that we can't sell it yet..". What the hell is going on, today is the fricken release date this makes no sense! Can any sprint store employees comment on this? I'm in Baton Rouge, LA by the way.

[Christufa]

Originally posted by Ronkh
call service. it needs to be re-provisioned.
i had the same problem


what do you mean re-provisioned? does that have to be done at a sprint store?

[Ronkh]

Originally posted by Christufa
what do you mean re-provisioned? does that have to be done at a sprint store?

it can be done over the phone

[verhobb]

I just went to two spring stores in Nashville and they both did not have them. I called two others and they are expecting them this week. One guy in the store said that they will have them at 9am tommorrow and only have one demo right now. I asked if he had any in stock and he said no...FU**ING LIAR. I should have asked if you open at nine how are you going to have them at nine without having them in stock right now.

QUESTION: I can't tell from the pictures if the phones shown are blue or black. Those of you that have posted pics of the phone...is it blue?

[RyanM]

Originally posted by verhobb
I just went to two spring stores in Nashville and they both did not have them. I called two others and they are expecting them this week. One guy in the store said that they will have them at 9am tommorrow and only have one demo right now. I asked if he had any in stock and he said no...FU**ING LIAR. I should have asked if you open at nine how are you going to have them at nine without having them in stock right now.

QUESTION: I can't tell from the pictures if the phones shown are blue or black. Those of you that have posted pics of the phone...is it blue?

I'm having the same problems. They better sell this damn phone to me tomorrow.

[Ronkh]

Blooo !
not blue

[Maokh]

If you send a video mail to yourself, does it want to load a web browser, or does it pop right into the player?

Im curious what file format this video is in, and how the player is triggered.

[AErph]

its in the .mov format which is a Quick time format

[verhobb]

...i hate this strong feeling of anticipation.

it's making me wait

it's keeping me waiting

AND I DON'T LIKE IT...GIVE ME MY PHONE

[Maokh]

Originally posted by ThreeGKid
its in the .mov format which is a Quick time format

So the phone can natively play quicktime videos, assuming they are the proper size?

[skibumj79]

Just picked up one in DC!! Nice phone, good voice quality. They are having problems provisioning the RL on add a phones. (On both the primary and sub) Was told to call CS and have them set it up, but thinking of waiting until someone I know gets RL.

[verhobb]

RONHK...your phone is the blue one...right?

The picture makes it look black.

bloooo

[HKP]

Originally posted by ThreeGKid
its in the .mov format which is a Quick time format

What's the difference between .mov and the 3gpp thing? Just curious. I remember a long time ago that the Apple Quicktime site was talking about this. I know that the Nokia 3650 uses the 3gpp thing. I DID record video on one once. It was oddly 'blocky'. It was not so good. Maybe it's me, but, what I've seen with the 5500's video, it seems better. Could just be my eyes.

[bobthebaker]

Originally posted by Strider420
Here is a sample of the 5500's camera on high setting. One is using one of the (very cool) fun frames:

http://home.graffiti.net/strider420:graffiti.net/images/5947459077_0_1.jpg

http://home.graffiti.net/strider420:graffiti.net/images/5949961989_0_1.jpg

can someone rehost or take more pictures like this, his are down and i want to see them oh so bad

[Nightfall]

Originally posted by RyanM
Can't find the vm4500 in Louisiana...only New Orleans has it and I don't feel like driving today...


Where is the phone in New Orleans?

[AErph]

Originally posted by bobthebaker
can someone rehost or take more pictures like this, his are down and i want to see them oh so bad I was expecing strider to post them... but right now they are on my server at the address of http://www.threegkid.com/strider/

[windycity879]

Originally posted by RyanM
What is the deal, I've called the same sprint store 3 times today and they just admitted that they have them in stock but can't sell them yet. "sometime within the week" she said. Then I say that I know alot of people (sprint users) that have bought the phone at a sprint store and she replies "it differs from store to store, we were told that we can't sell it yet..". What the hell is going on, today is the fricken release date this makes no sense! Can any sprint store employees comment on this? I'm in Baton Rouge, LA by the way.

One of the stores in the Chicago area also told me they couldn't sell them yet but had them. Maybe they are behind on their memos.

I also had one tell me for new customers only.

[Chaos-ESP]

Just got off the phone with a guy i speak with whenever im at the local spriont store...hes got 2 dozen of the phones...but he says they wont sell them to you unless you sign up for readylink....truth...or BS?

[bobthebaker]

Originally posted by ThreeGKid
I was expecing strider to post them... but right now they are on my server at the address of http://www.threegkid.com/strider/

freakin sweet, thanks.


now all i need to see is a low light picture and pray to god it's not grainy like 5300

[Maokh]

Originally posted by HKP
What's the difference between .mov and the 3gpp thing? Just curious. I remember a long time ago that the Apple Quicktime site was talking about this. I know that the Nokia 3650 uses the 3gpp thing. I DID record video on one once. It was oddly 'blocky'. It was not so good. Maybe it's me, but, what I've seen with the 5500's video, it seems better. Could just be my eyes.

The biggest factor is video bitrate..

the 3650 packs it very tight (under 100kB for 15 seconds), while i suspect the Sprint phone size is around 300kB, given the 30 second upload time and nominal 10kB/sec we see on our handsets.

[21steps]

Originally posted by Chaos-ESP
Just got off the phone with a guy i speak with whenever im at the local spriont store...hes got 2 dozen of the phones...but he says they wont sell them to you unless you sign up for readylink....truth...or BS?

I'll say this, when I get alocated a phone the is extremely sought after, my reps usually tell me to reserve them for new activations. In the end, If I can make a sale though, I'll part with them to an existing cust. This guy is probably just trying to pad his sales.

[Chaos-ESP]

Ok, good...cuz i dont know anyone besides forum peeps that will use RL yet...if my family switches to sprint ill have use...but no use yet.

[Strider420]

Thx to threeGkid for hosting these:

one is a pic w/ fun frames, 1 is a regular pic and 1 is a vid

http://www.threegkid.com/strider/5947459077_0_1.jpg

http://www.threegkid.com/strider/5949961989_0_1.jpg

http://www.threegkid.com/strider/5954143621_0.mov

[tofutti]

woohoo. just got mine.

guy at the sprint store said first 2 months of vision, vm, and rl were free, and I could cancel those extras after the 2 months if i wanted. (sry if everyone heard that already).

After I bought mine, they only had 2 left... said they started w/ 20 or something.

now i have to wait for my # to port...=P

[moesess]

i got mine too:)

[sprintguy]

Originally posted by moesess
i got mine too:)

where'd you get it at?

[moesess]

paramus, the lady there is a *****

[sprintguy]

LOL, i used to work there

[moesess]

u know who im talking bout?

[moesess]

she tried to make me sign a 2 year extention to get the phone:( and isnt ready link free if you have a plan over 100

[sprintguy]

either ready link or vision....not both....shouldn't have made you sign the 2 yr extension though.....unless they gave you a discount....

[vaio]

is 5500 40 poly? (or 48 is it?)
how's the ringer sound?

[verhobb]

did you all get blue ones?

[alaskanbo]

They have them at the sprint store in the camp creek parkway shopping center near the airport. I got to play with it for a while. Nice phone. Speaker was smaller on the outside than the 5400s speaker. Also the volume settings on the speakerphone were much better on the 5500. I placed a call on speakerphone with both and at lowest setting the 5400 is still loud, the 5500 was quiet enough to hear but not so loud that the whole store heard.

[vaio]

and...
anyone knows where to get it in LI,NY area?

[moesess]

places all over nyc have it

[MrTchMan]

I got the 5500 and thus I LOVE IT!!! I called to get Rl working they said that i need to change to a newer plan to add it on. Well I talked to tech support and they are going to contact corp on the issue. I can send VM to my email no prob I want to send it to a mobile phone. If you have a 5500 PM so we can do some testing.


MTM

[moesess]

oh i didnt sign it

[Strider420]

Originally posted by vaio
is 5500 40 poly? (or 48 is it?)
how's the ringer sound?

The ringers are nice and clear! I'm not sure how many chords it is ut I think it's 32. They actually sound more quiet than on my old 8100! The Spkr is great! I was talking to my friend (who has a a620) and he didn't know he was on spkr till I told him. Then he was like "really? Naw, it sounds like a regular phone call".

[Christufa]

How many pictures can be stored on this phone?

How many video clips can be stored on this phone?

[denverite]

Has anyone tried the RL, i'm trying but i get an error 404b, anyone know about this?

[Maokh]

The VM 4500 has CDMA 800MHz, right?

[Tempest790]

Well, I called bright and early today, and both stores said they didn't have it. Went about 3:00 pm to the Sprint PCS store and spoke with one of the floor representatives. She didn't know about the phone but another rep next to her did. She went to the back and brought out an activated demo model. I was so excited. Then I asked to buy one. She went in the back and came out and said they were not for sale. WHAT?

I left that store and went to the next nearest one (one that I always seem to get better service at). Walked in, and they had the VM4500 on display. Asked the rep if I could buy one, and he said of course. A few minutes later, and I was on my way home with my brand new phone.

And yes, I love it!!!

I used to own a Sanyo 5000 and when I upgraded to my 5300 I noticed that something was different about the phone, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Then I figured it out. The antenna was on the opposite side than the 5000. I took a while to get used to it for some reason. Anyways, I now have the VM4500, and the antenna got moved back to the other side again. What is that all about?

Menus, internet, camera, and other functions, work a lot more quickly now compared to the 5300. Also, the screen is much brighter.

I don't have anyone to RL yet, so I tried a speakerphone conversation with my wife, and it sounds very good. On level 4 the speakerphone volume is very loud. I will probably try it again on 2 or 3 next time.

The phone itself is lighter and slightly more compact than the 5300. I asked if they had any silver ones at the store, but they didn't have any. The longer I look at this navy blue phone, though, the more I like the color. I guess I was used to silver phones so much.

One more thing, the charger connects through a round metal pin style. I put the 5300 charger on the 4500, and it still chargers through the data port too. I guess you can hook a charger and the data cable simultaneously.

I can't wait to upload the Reqwireless html web browser and other apps I had to see how they work.

[ChrisNYC69]

I planned on buying it this sunday (sanyo 5500) but you guys are making me wanna buy it tomorrow!!! LOL... I'm so jealous lol...

They have them all around NYC!

Chris

[SusanMarie]

I cant wait more detials please,
anyone had any luck in Va (northern)

Thanks

[Invader J]

Someone asked about NYC - the E. 86 St. store in Manhattan has 'em.

[Strider420]

some random_info:
The VM4500 aka 5500 has 15 fun frames including holiday themed ones for Christmas, Halloween, New year and Happy Birthday. This is one of my favorites:

[vaio]

how's the pics in the dark? (does it get grainy as 5300 or is it better?)
how's refresh rate? better than A600?

[denverite]

someone want try RL pm me..

[peterbanks]

If your current plan has unlimited vision, can you send video mail?

[HKP]

I have unlimited vision and the VM was a $5 add-on.

[MrTchMan]

Originally posted by peterbanks
If your current plan has unlimited vision, can you send video mail?


Yes you can

[Diamond_G]

Most of the stores i DC should have it (I know the 18th street store did)...

And from What I can tell VMail looks to be included if you have unlimited vision already (or maybe because i am grandfathered in due to my vision plan being older...)

[Strider420]

Originally posted by HKP
I have unlimited vision and the VM was a $5 add-on.

The rep that sold me my 5500 said it was inluded w/ picture mail. I have the $10 vision and they didn't add the $5 VideoMail to my account (I checked on Sprintpcs.com). I've been sending videos since I got it so I hope I'm all good ;)

[ChrisNYC69]

for everyone who has the new sanyo 5500, how many games does it bring and what are they?

thanks!

[moesess]

if you have a acct with a plan over 100 all of your subs get rl and vison for free:)

[alaskanbo]

Originally posted by moesess
if you have a acct with a plan over 100 all of your subs get rl and vison for free:)


I hope you are right...but i think you are wrong on this. Everything I've seen says the main phone gets RL and vision free but the subs have to pay. Anyone confirm moesess post?

[WizardHowl]

I'm pretty sure that only the first phone (the main phone) gets vision and rl for free. Anyone else have any input?

Originally posted by moesess
if you have a acct with a plan over 100 all of your subs get rl and vison for free:)

[SusanMarie]

hope Im wrong, but according to my sprint rep you only get the rl free for 2 mths then it is 15, vision is still free, but rl is considered an add on speciality service, even on the upper end plans,
I hope I am worng, I can double check on tues morning

[chrome8teenz]

Originally posted by fazooley
Just picked up the phone in SI, NY. Sprint Store on Richmond Ave has a ton of them. Go in and pick one up

Frankie


WAIT, HOLD THE **** UP!!!!! WHAT TIME DID YOU GO THERE????? LYING BASTARDS TOLD ME TO COME BACK ON WEDNESDAY

[dannydos]

this phone is the king of the hill!!!!! can't wait until RL is up and running...

[smittythepig]

Originally posted by dannydos
this phone is the king of the hill!!!!! can't wait until RL is up and running...

yyuuuuppp.

[craig1300]

Bought mine in the Paramus, NJ store. North Bergen wouldn't sell me one even though I knew they had 'em in the back. The Paramus store was mobbed, I guess it's a very high volume store.

Added Ready Link but it doesnt go active until midnight tonight. I am getting an error code when I try to set it up.

Like the phone so far, it works connected to the laptop using the 8100's drivers, however, I cannot transfer my phonebook using snap sync yet. I am going to post a new thread with regards to this.

[dannydos]

Originally posted by smittythepig
yyuuuuppp.

hey sorry about earlier. i was using my phone to post so i couldn't see the pics i thought somebody said the camera was a 2mp my bad

[craig1300]

One more thing, they built the universal charging port right next to the regular data port. Kind of sucks cause you cant charge the phone with a universal charger while surfing the net with the data cable. Oh well, I'll work around it or get a USB data/charging cable combo

[smittythepig]

Originally posted by dannydos
hey sorry about earlier. i was using my phone to post so i couldn't see the pics i thought somebody said the camera was a 2mp my bad

oh, no problem. i just thought it was funny because if it DID have a 2mp camera, the heads of everyone in this forum would have exploded from the excitement. as it is, i am surprised to not see more pics from this phone. i don't think we have yet to see a normal, medium size pic from this thing.

[SilverBullet]

Guys, got mine from the Sprint Store in SAn Antonio off I-10 and Dezavala. Also the Blanco and 1604 store has them now! Here is a link to my post with DETAIL pictures of it!

Enjoy!

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=226885#post226885

[heatblaze]

JUST GOT MINE WOOHOO...JUST WAITING FOR RL TO BE UP..ANYONE WANNA RL WHEN ITS ON ..PM ME :)

[Strider420]

Originally posted by smittythepig
oh, no problem. i just thought it was funny because if it DID have a 2mp camera, the heads of everyone in this forum would have exploded from the excitement. as it is, i am surprised to not see more pics from this phone. i don't think we have yet to see a normal, medium size pic from this thing.

Ok here is a pic on medium resolution with quality set to normal:

[ChrisNYC69]

lol what is that old man suppose to be?

[Strider420]

Originally posted by ChrisNYC69
lol what is that old man suppose to be?

One of the 3 wise men (I think :) ). I am already putting up some Christmas stuff around the house.

[ChrisNYC69]

oh ok hehe... cool!
Chris

[Chaos-ESP]

Ive got to wait til it gets to costco...parents are dumb...

[Strider420]

I think the 5300 still might have the 5500 beat in terms of picture quality. Any ex-5300-now-turned-5500 users out there have any opinions on this?

[Chaos-ESP]

from what ive seen, the 5500 is closer to the a620/a600 cams, while the 5300 is still supreme ruler...but thats just me...i dont have a 5500.

[smittythepig]

it's unfortunate that it is such a close call. i was hoping the cam would be closer to that Sharp phone that mobileburn reviewed that had a vga camera but the pics looked awesome.

[RyanM]

The pictures don't look too good, I thought they would be much sharper.

[susanf9999]

picked mine up today from Sprint store in Pasadena in California

http://63.246.6.225/NY/IMG_0520.jpg

[Drelkor]

Picked up two of them this afternoon at a local Sprint store in Birmingham, although I won't have service for a couple of days since we used WLNP and are moving our numbers from Cingular..

Quick impressions:
Screen quality is excellent. Blue backlit keypad is really nice, but wish the "soft" buttons and the d-pad area were a little brighter lit. Menu system is excellent, and my wife can't stop laughing at the little dog that runs across the screen doing silly things. Speakerphone is great, as well as the voice dial system. You have a flash for pictures AND the light can be used while taking video clips as well (it stays illuminated). Only has 3 game demos (no full versions) for those that asked. The color of the phone is very nice. At first I was hesitant about having a "blue" phone, but I think the color looks really good and that I like it better than the standard silver. It's so dark that it could easily be mistaken for black in color. Most of the big functions of the phone can be used without ever opening it (phone, camera, readylink, etc.) Travel charger included is very small and portable. Looks like RL2500 batteries would work, but they will not match the blue color of the VM4500 making it look odd.

Overall, I'd have to say that I'm thoroughly impressed with the phone. I looked at the cases they offered and couldn't decide on one. I'd prefer a leather one as to better protect the finish on the phone, but wasn't very impressed with the Sprint case for it. I was afraid that if I got the holster style case it would rub off the finish over time in the bottom corners. Anyone seen a nice leather (or non-plastic) case/holster that fits the 5400/5500?

Feel free to ask any questions about the phone as well.

[Oo ItS Me]

where in NYC? and for how much?

[Maokh]

The 5300 has totally screwed up gamma...its all washed out....pink and cyan whites.

i prefer the newer phones, the 5500 looks like a winner.

[HKP]

I'm confused. I was told that even if I had unlimited vision, I'd still have to get the Video Mail service.

[88jr]

Originally posted by PCSGuyMD
From the Howard Forums:

Originally posted by cruznis300:

If you have a $100+ MRC plan, RL is free as well as vision on the first line, it's then $15/$20 per additional line if you want RL/RL+Vision.

STOP THE MADNESS!! LOL

I can back this up and go one step further. I have the $100 2000 minute plan and I activated my 5500 in store today and she signed me up for ReadyLink for free since I had free Vision already. She also found an option for VideoMail for only $5 rather than the supposed $10. I don't know if it's because of the $100 plan or what!

[1900mhzcdma]

Video Mail works just like Picture Mail. Video Mail has Video!

[88jr]

Originally posted by Balistic2
thanks for the info now new question since my mom is at US celluar and i have convinced her to switch to sprint she can get the 5500 and get $150 off now she won't take pics or RL or anything so is it possible to get my # to the 5500 and ill give her my A500 and get her # its knida tricking sprint

Yea...you can do this...you'll have to wait until the rebate is processed before switching numbers or it will look like the new phone has been active as long as you've had your number. Hopefully the rebate is instant and you can switch within a few minutes!

[HKP]

Originally posted by 8jr
I can back this up and go one step further. I have the $100 2000 minute plan and I activated my 5500 in store today and she signed me up for ReadyLink for free since I had free Vision already. She also found an option for VideoMail for only $5 rather than the supposed $10. I don't know if it's because of the $100 plan or what!

I have the same plan as you. I called Sprint to ask about my confusion with the VideoMail $5 add-on and he said, in order to not get charged mbytes sending video, I DO need it, but then proceeded to say, "you know, with the plan you have, you can get RL for free.". I am VERY happy about this.

[VisionSamaritan]

this has prolly already been answered, but... are the accessories interchangable between the 5300 and this new one?

[PSkinny121]

So, should I do it?? Should I spend the extra $150 (I got the VGA1000 for $80) to get this phone?? Just for videos and maybe RL in the future if any of my friends get Sprint...I'm thinking of just waiting for the next big thing, there's always next Christmas right? :)

[R2X]

2 words

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!11

[Matt]

From the Forum start page:

"Most users ever online was 356 on 11-24-2003 at 07:38 PM."

Wow. You all really caused a commotion with your new phones. :)

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